Hi guys !
I'm pretty new to this stuff, but I figured I'd ask for some pointers and opinions.
I have a 1996 Camaro Z28 and thinking about getting some new LE2 heads from Elliott along with custom 224/230 .560/,565 112 camshaft. Heads will come with either PAC 1218 beehive or Patriot Extreme Gold springs. ( I understand that Patriot ones will not work with stock rockers and studs, but PAC 1218s mightl...)

Please let me know what WOULD YOU advice on the choice of Valvesprings, rocker arms, pushrods, and studs. ( I would appreciate specific brands, specifications, etc...Anything that would make it easier for me to find them)

Best Regards,
Kubutek

 

if you are stuck with using the stock studs, PR's and rockers, I would go with the Hot Cam IMO. You will be playing with fire if you use and other aftermarket cam.

Lloyd

 

You really do want to upgrade those components.
A set of Comp 1-peice pushrods, ARP studs, GMPP guideplates and some Pro Magnum 1.6 rockers.
You've invested money in a good set of heads and a nice cam, why cut corners now?
If you don't spend the money now, you'll wish you did when you break something later
and have to pull the heads to redo the valve job. (or worse)
Even if you buy em used, do it right.

As for the springs, I'm not a fan of the beehives. I think the Patriots are a nice
spring to compliment a billet cam. They're going to be a little too strong for a cast cam.

Be sure to degree the cam and double-check pushrod length.