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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 10:41 AM
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Default Installing Variable Ratio Rockers, how much work?

Was wondering if anyone had recently installed Crane Variable Ratio Rockers and how much work is involved. I'm not really looking for a hp/tq increase. Mainly looking for quiet operation and reliability. They are adjustable, and I would need information regarding that also. Would appreciate some insight! I'm still after all the money I've already blown on my OBSESSION!!!
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Was wondering if anyone had recently installed Crane Variable Ratio Rockers and how much work is involved. I'm not really looking for a hp/tq increase. Mainly looking for quiet operation and reliability. They are adjustable, and I would need information regarding that also. Would appreciate some insight! I'm still after all the money I've already blown on my OBSESSION!!!
OK I'll bite, whats a variable ratio rocker? And how does it work?
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Default Their is a good article in one of the Chevy mags this month.

On those exact same rockers. I cannot remember which one. Border's=More car knowledge=Escape the wife during those special monthly moments.
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I guess I probably should have said-"fast-ramp" rockers! Either way, it's way beyond me explaining them. Crane makes some though. I think they call them their "Gold Race Rockers".
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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Vinci has a very good write-up on setting up those rockers. Only real difference is how you "feel" for zero lash.
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