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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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will 1.6 Roller Rockers Change the sound of the car at idle? and is it a good upgrade?
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will 1.6 Roller Rockers Change the sound of the car at idle? and is it a good upgrade?
It will do nothing for the sound. It is a very good upgrade. It should knock off a tenth or two at the track. You wont feel seat of your pants with it. Remember to add behive springs with that mod.
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It will do nothing for the sound. It is a very good upgrade. It should knock off a tenth or two at the track. You wont feel seat of your pants with it. Remember to add behive springs with that mod.
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will 1.6 Roller Rockers Change the sound of the car at idle? and is it a good upgrade?
You must stay awake all night thinking up questions! It will be quieter if you do it right.
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will 1.6 Roller Rockers Change the sound of the car at idle? and is it a good upgrade?
No. Yes.
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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Wait Vader - they will change the sound of the car at idle - Clang, Clang (if not adjusted properly) - LOL... just could not resist...
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what is the benifet? does it increase cam lift a little over the stock ratio?
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what is the benifet? does it increase cam lift a little over the stock ratio?
Yes, by 1.6/1.5, which is about 7%
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Yes, by 1.6/1.5, which is about 7%
what are the best ones and best place to get them?
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Originally Posted by gator79
what is the benifet? does it increase cam lift a little over the stock ratio?
Roughly .031", just bought me a pair from vinnies87. Not sure why he sold them. Perhaps it's the clang, clang, clang, if not adjusted properly.

So I adjust for zero lash, then go 1 turn. Am I correct? I'm not hijacking your thread gator79. It may be usefull info for you as well...
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They will sound a little bit like a sewing machine if you get your ear close enough.
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what are the best ones and best place to get them?


I've been eyeing the Comp Cams Pro Magnums, they are steel and more durable than the aluminum ones, and they claim they have less rotational inertia than the aluminum ones.

$260 from Summit.
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how much HP do you get out of it?
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Dunno. Dyno's aren't my thing.

But if it gave me 1/10th at track I'd be pleased.

As mentioned, you probably won't feel 10-hp, so if you're not racing, I don't see the point in spending the dough.
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Dunno. Dyno's aren't my thing.

But if it gave me 1/10th at track I'd be pleased.

As mentioned, you probably won't feel 10-hp, so if you're not racing, I don't see the point in spending the dough.
I think 10 -13HP is what the general consensus is. I read an artical on staggering 1.5's, and 1.6's. I remember it gave the same HP as the straight 1.6's, but the engine idled better, was the claim...
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Originally Posted by BlackVette00
will 1.6 Roller Rockers Change the sound of the car at idle? and is it a good upgrade?
When I installed 1.6RR on my '95 with Corsa exhaust it made the idle deeper, but barely noticeable. It changed the sound at cruise as well, even my wife noticed that.
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