Rocker Arm Questions
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Rocker Arm Questions
Is there any real advantage gained going from 3/8" to 7/16" studs?
Are the stainless flavor of roller rockers any better, strength wise, than the aluminum ones such as what comes with the Hot Cam kit?
Are the stainless flavor of roller rockers any better, strength wise, than the aluminum ones such as what comes with the Hot Cam kit?
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Re: Rocker Arm Questions (Jeff M)
If you aren't running your engine extremely hard (like relegating it to consistent drag use) the 3/8" will suit you fine.
SS .vs aluminum uses the same considerations. Either one will suit your use.
SS .vs aluminum uses the same considerations. Either one will suit your use.
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Re: Rocker Arm Questions (Jeff M)
Is there any real advantage gained going from 3/8" to 7/16" studs?
Are the stainless flavor of roller rockers any better, strength wise, than the aluminum ones such as what comes with the Hot Cam kit?
Drifting
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Re: Rocker Arm Questions (CorvetteZ51Racer)
Basically, what CorvetteZ51Racer said is that on the ragged edge, SS may do a better job.
For your purpose either one will be sufficient. Don't worry.
For your purpose either one will be sufficient. Don't worry.
Drifting
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Re: Rocker Arm Questions (Dan Parker '96)
Basically, what CorvetteZ51Racer said is that on the ragged edge, SS may do a better job.
For your purpose either one will be sufficient. Don't worry.
For your purpose either one will be sufficient. Don't worry.
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Re: Rocker Arm Questions (CorvetteZ51Racer)
...there isn't a benefit of going to aluminum rockers anymore, and steel costs less.
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Re: Rocker Arm Questions (Jeff M)
In my opinion, the SS rockers may be less prone to fatigue. *I* think they may be better suited to the rigors of daily driving. I doubt that the actual strength is an issue, except in all out applications. I wouldn't trade perfectly good rockers for another material, unless I had problems.
Rocker studs are pretty much the same deal. 3/8ths will work fine in 90% of the applications. However, if you are buying studs and roller rockers, there is no reason to not use 7/16ths. The parts cost the same, the heads are the same, and the only fittment issue is between the studs and the rockers. If you are buying new heads, have the manufacturer/supplier, use the bigger studs. The up grade cost should be nil. Rocker costs are the same. Good luck, and...
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Rocker studs are pretty much the same deal. 3/8ths will work fine in 90% of the applications. However, if you are buying studs and roller rockers, there is no reason to not use 7/16ths. The parts cost the same, the heads are the same, and the only fittment issue is between the studs and the rockers. If you are buying new heads, have the manufacturer/supplier, use the bigger studs. The up grade cost should be nil. Rocker costs are the same. Good luck, and...
RACE ON!!!
