Just finished my 1.7 RR install
#91
ThunderRacing carries the GM guideplates, I got them with my 1.6 ProMags. PN# 14011051
I've never heard of the 1.7RR, wish I would have known about them in the spring. I love my 1.6RR, I gained 20rwhp with those and an electric waterpump. Stepping up to the 1.7 sounds very tempting.
You should hit the track, and get better times than the Tazzo.
I did it with 1.6RR, why not? There are some other factors that affect my times I'm sure, like weight and weather. But the best I did before the rockers was 13.4 and almost 103 mph. Now I'm running alot faster, gained over 3mph.
05/10/2002 @ Norwalk
Cool spring weather, around 50°
K&N, MACs, !cat, cutout, CSI, and other misc
13.456 @ 102.52 w/ 1.999 sixty
05/19/2003 @ Norwalk
Warmer, around 65°
above mods, with 1.6RR
13.369 @ 103.94 w/ 1.994 sixty
10/18/2003 @ Norwalk
Cool fall weather, around 40°
same mods, !FSB, !STB
13.021 @105.59 w/ 1.916 sixty
All those are with drag radials. I tried my street tires today, since I stay even or pull LS1 F-bods and Vettes up to 130+ on the freeway. I ended up with a nice 107.1 trap.
I've never heard of the 1.7RR, wish I would have known about them in the spring. I love my 1.6RR, I gained 20rwhp with those and an electric waterpump. Stepping up to the 1.7 sounds very tempting.
You should hit the track, and get better times than the Tazzo.
Originally posted by 1995redZ28
i dont meen to sound like an a**...... but i dont think moving up to 1.7 rockers can drop .4 seconds off your time.
if this was the case i think EVERYONE on the board would be running 1.7's!! do you have any real before/after TRACK times?
i dont meen to sound like an a**...... but i dont think moving up to 1.7 rockers can drop .4 seconds off your time.
if this was the case i think EVERYONE on the board would be running 1.7's!! do you have any real before/after TRACK times?
05/10/2002 @ Norwalk
Cool spring weather, around 50°
K&N, MACs, !cat, cutout, CSI, and other misc
13.456 @ 102.52 w/ 1.999 sixty
05/19/2003 @ Norwalk
Warmer, around 65°
above mods, with 1.6RR
13.369 @ 103.94 w/ 1.994 sixty
10/18/2003 @ Norwalk
Cool fall weather, around 40°
same mods, !FSB, !STB
13.021 @105.59 w/ 1.916 sixty
All those are with drag radials. I tried my street tires today, since I stay even or pull LS1 F-bods and Vettes up to 130+ on the freeway. I ended up with a nice 107.1 trap.
Last edited by stevil; 10-18-2003 at 12:35 AM.
#92
MattysTA, why did you go with the GM guideplates and not ones from Crane, Comp, or even the ones FlatLander racing carries? I know the spacing of the valves is greater on the Lt1 heads, but the studs should still have the same spacing as any SBC head.... So then if using SBC guide plates on LT1 heads, technically the area between the slots for the pushrods should be wider too. That way things will line up. If not I would think that one rocker would be hanging off the edge of the valve..
Did you need to rotate the guide plates a whole bunch to help line things up? Also, did you check geometry after installing these rocker arms? I'm curious if a shorter pushrod is needed.
-Tom
Did you need to rotate the guide plates a whole bunch to help line things up? Also, did you check geometry after installing these rocker arms? I'm curious if a shorter pushrod is needed.
-Tom
Last edited by Spartus; 10-18-2003 at 10:00 PM.
#93
Originally posted by Spartus
I'm curious if a shorter pushrod is needed.
I'm curious if a shorter pushrod is needed.
I agree though, I've seen noone mention checking their rocker arm geometry after going to a 1.7 ratio. It's very possible a .050" or so longer pushrod should be used.
#94
I've been running 1.7s for well over a year now with stock length push rods. The main factor in the geometery with this set up for me was guide plates. For that the GM plates were the answer to my slight alignment issue.
Steve...
Steve...
#96
Originally posted by Spartus
MattysTA, why did you go with the GM guideplates and not ones from Crane, Comp, or even the ones FlatLander racing carries? I know the spacing of the valves is greater on the Lt1 heads, but the studs should still have the same spacing as any SBC head.... So then if using SBC guide plates on LT1 heads, technically the area between the slots for the pushrods should be wider too. That way things will line up. If not I would think that one rocker would be hanging off the edge of the valve..
Did you need to rotate the guide plates a whole bunch to help line things up? Also, did you check geometry after installing these rocker arms? I'm curious if a shorter pushrod is needed.
-Tom
MattysTA, why did you go with the GM guideplates and not ones from Crane, Comp, or even the ones FlatLander racing carries? I know the spacing of the valves is greater on the Lt1 heads, but the studs should still have the same spacing as any SBC head.... So then if using SBC guide plates on LT1 heads, technically the area between the slots for the pushrods should be wider too. That way things will line up. If not I would think that one rocker would be hanging off the edge of the valve..
Did you need to rotate the guide plates a whole bunch to help line things up? Also, did you check geometry after installing these rocker arms? I'm curious if a shorter pushrod is needed.
-Tom
#97
Originally posted by SAR2K
I've been running 1.7s for well over a year now with stock length push rods. The main factor in the geometery with this set up for me was guide plates. For that the GM plates were the answer to my slight alignment issue.
Steve...
I've been running 1.7s for well over a year now with stock length push rods. The main factor in the geometery with this set up for me was guide plates. For that the GM plates were the answer to my slight alignment issue.
Steve...
#98
from the looks of it im going to add these to mine also, i
was just wondering if there is any change in gas milage with the 1.7 s , and maby i missed it but is a re tune recommended with these installed, i got shortys, underdrive pullys, no cat, three inch cat back, cai, thanks or does any one think i should have had a retune already wiht what i got now,
was just wondering if there is any change in gas milage with the 1.7 s , and maby i missed it but is a re tune recommended with these installed, i got shortys, underdrive pullys, no cat, three inch cat back, cai, thanks or does any one think i should have had a retune already wiht what i got now,
#99
Originally posted by billygoat
from the looks of it im going to add these to mine also, i
was just wondering if there is any change in gas milage with the 1.7 s , and maby i missed it but is a re tune recommended with these installed, i got shortys, underdrive pullys, no cat, three inch cat back, cai, thanks or does any one think i should have had a retune already wiht what i got now,
from the looks of it im going to add these to mine also, i
was just wondering if there is any change in gas milage with the 1.7 s , and maby i missed it but is a re tune recommended with these installed, i got shortys, underdrive pullys, no cat, three inch cat back, cai, thanks or does any one think i should have had a retune already wiht what i got now,
yes i would get a retune with this mod along with the other mods you have. i didnt get a retune because i have amaft+ and do my own tuning with that and a hypertech scanner cartridge.
#100
Just an FYI for people, I just ordered a set of the GMPP guideplates from Thunder Racing. They have them in stock still.
I decided to give these a shot on my 224/230 car. I'm kinda interested to see what they do for me.
I decided to give these a shot on my 224/230 car. I'm kinda interested to see what they do for me.
#102
Well, it's probably going to be a little while, maybe a month or more depending on how things go.
If the guy with the hotcam picked up 15, I'm pretty sure that I should see that if not more because of the capacity of my heads. I'd venture to say that if they work as advertised 390 at the wheels isn't out of the question.
If the guy with the hotcam picked up 15, I'm pretty sure that I should see that if not more because of the capacity of my heads. I'd venture to say that if they work as advertised 390 at the wheels isn't out of the question.
#104
Originally posted by MattysTA
i didnt have to modify my valve covers at all. i do think because a few of them loosened they might be rubbing a bit now because of it but ill check them for marks when i pull them to readjust the rockers.
i didnt have to modify my valve covers at all. i do think because a few of them loosened they might be rubbing a bit now because of it but ill check them for marks when i pull them to readjust the rockers.
have you double checked yet to see if they are rubbing or not???
#105
Originally posted by RallyRed701/2
have you double checked yet to see if they are rubbing or not???
have you double checked yet to see if they are rubbing or not???