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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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sbc rocker arms on lt1

has the title says will they work i don't see why they wouldn't just curious because the summit racing nsa 1.6 for the small block chevy are almost 100 dollars lless then the scorpions which are all the offer nsa for the lt1

also any feedback on the summit rocker arms who actually makes them?
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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Re: sbc rocker arms on lt1

Yes small block chevy rockers will work on lt1 engines as well.
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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Re: sbc rocker arms on lt1

thats what i figured for there both same stud size and ratio just wasn't positive don't wanna go and order something and it be no buenos
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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Re: sbc rocker arms on lt1

I believe you still need a narrow body rocker to clear the center bolt valve covers
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 09:29 PM
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Re: sbc rocker arms on lt1

**** REALLY damn i forgot about that anyone able to verify this?
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 10:33 PM
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Re: sbc rocker arms on lt1

Yes, narrow body RAs are the only ones that will fit stock covers without modification.
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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Re: sbc rocker arms on lt1

alright thanks shoebox i guess im just gonna get the scorpion 1.6 rr
Old Jan 30, 2012 | 03:06 AM
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Re: sbc rocker arms on lt1

Don't forget the self aligning vs. non-self aligning difference as well.
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