roller rocker ?
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roller rocker ?
i have a 350 base in my '71 i was wondering if was worth it to install roller rockers. i have heard it can increase hp by 15-30.if it's a good idea witch brand would you recomend. thanks
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Re: roller rocker ? (BEZ71)
i have a 350 base in my '71 i was wondering if was worth it to install roller rockers. i have heard it can increase hp by 15-30.if it's a good idea witch brand would you recomend. thanks
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Re: roller rocker ? (Ryan77)
Save your money. Get a good set of roller tip rockers. These will fit under your stock valve covers. The rockers in stock form are about 1.48. Good rockers are a true 1.5 or 1.52 or 1.6. The Hp they are claiming comes from higher lift from the 1.48 to 1.5 or 1.52 rockers. You don't need rollers for a stock engine. Put on good flowing exhaust or an intake and you will gain more HP for your money
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Re: roller rocker ? (BEZ71)
:iagree: If you are gonna change them, go with 1.6 rollers, they are like installing a new cam with slightly higher lift. Should give you a hp increase.
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Re: roller rocker ? (Smokehouse69)
:iagree: If you are gonna change them, go with 1.6 rollers, they are like installing a new cam with slightly higher lift. Should give you a hp increase.
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