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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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this is not a specific vette question. but i have a chevy 350hp engine with throttle body that i would like to start tweaking. what can i do to start tweaking it? anything that is cheap, fast, and simple..THANKS!!
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 01:33 AM
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Cheap = Roller Rockers 1.6
A little more $$ = exhaust changes, headers, high flow cat or more
More $$ better intake
much more $$ good heads
Into the guts of things......cam and you are ready to go.

You should read Vader86's web site. Great informatiion in it for engine building.

John

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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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when i look for Roller Rockers 1.6 i also get Roller Rockers 3/8 1.6 or 7/16.... what is the difference? and which would you recomend?
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