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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 01:48 AM
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sbc roller rockers on lt1

Do sbc roller rockers fit on lt1's?
Old Apr 3, 2012 | 05:17 AM
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Re: sbc roller rockers on lt1

Narrow ones do with stock valve covers.
Old Apr 3, 2012 | 05:20 AM
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Re: sbc roller rockers on lt1

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Do sbc roller rockers fit on lt1's?
Yes they do but you may have to run an aftermarket set of valve covers. Some of the narrow body rockers fit with minor trimming of the stock cover.
Old Apr 3, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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Re: sbc roller rockers on lt1

Aight cool, I have tall aluminum valve covers, relocated my alternator just to fit them.


Old Apr 4, 2012 | 08:21 AM
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Re: sbc roller rockers on lt1

You should be able to fit most rockers under that, which ones are you looking at running?

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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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Re: sbc roller rockers on lt1

I have 7/16's studs. Looking for 1.6's, seems the prices are better on sbc specific rockers.
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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Re: sbc roller rockers on lt1

LT4 Hotcam Kit(P/N 12480002) rockers are made to fit in the LT1/4 heads and are delf adjusting 1.6 roller rockers (P/N 12370839).

EDIT: Notice you're using 7/16th studs, my bad.

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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 01:38 AM
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Re: sbc roller rockers on lt1

[QUOTE=greenformula94;6891242]Do sbc roller rockers fit on lt1's?

I think you need self aligning rockers for LT1? Unless you have pushrod guide plates, then maybe you don't...
Old Apr 20, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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Re: sbc roller rockers on lt1

yeah the old roller cam 87-99 sbc's have narrow body self aligning rockers. They will work on LT1. If you went guideplates, you probably can run any sbc rocker you want. Just need to make sure you have good geometry with the guideplates and pushrods.
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