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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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Best 1.6 roller rockers?

INFO: A4 z28 camaro, CAI, flowmaster, fanswitch.
I want some steel 1.6 roller rockers its my DD, i dont track it, im not sure if i should go with SA or NSA. which is better and more reliable? noise means nothing i listen to my radio
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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Comp pro magnums, NSA (from what iv heard I forgot entirely why im sure someone will anwser it better).
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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CC Pro Mags, NSA with guideplates. I've seen the tabs break off or fall off on too many SA rockers.
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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gmmp (crane gold) self aligning. Solid body, no tabs to break off. Daily driven for 6 years with no problems. Eric L
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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gmmp (crane gold) self aligning. Solid body, no tabs to break off. Daily driven for 6 years with no problems. Eric L
have you driven it hard since install? because from time to time i ll race a stang at a light or have some fun burnout, donuts, ect.
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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CC Pro Mags, NSA with guideplates. I've seen the tabs break off or fall off on too many SA rockers.
+1. Running NSA Pro Mags as well. They will sound like a sewing machine under the hood though.
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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i have nsa pro mags and can't hear them at all.
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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Read the times in my sig, yes...............the car gets the DOG WEE beat out of it, lol. I drive it 32 miles one way to work on the highway. And often run into a little action on the highway.
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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If your just doing a little street light action and daily driving, I dont see the reason to install guide plates, install hardened pushrods, etc. Throw on a set of self aligners and call it good. When i did mine i also installed LT4 valve springs (around $50) The stock valve springs with some miles on them wont handle the approx extra .030 valve lift imho. Hope this helps Eric L
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Best? probably T&D (since you didn't specify shaft or stud).

If I were going to pick "best" stud rocker... it would be a Crower or Comp Hi-Tech Stainless over the 8640 Pro-mags.
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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i have nsa pro mags and can't hear them at all.
Bet you dont have an agressive cam.
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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I like aluminum rockers.

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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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I like aluminum rockers.

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Do you think aluminum Scorpions are quieter than Promags?
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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I've ran Crane Gold RR's, and I'm currently running Pro Mag's. Cranes are quieter.
Old Oct 30, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by wrd1972
Do you think aluminum Scorpions are quieter than Promags?
Yes, aluminum will dampen NVH better than steel.



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