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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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I am considering upgrading to yella terra rockers. I have a mild cam installed (Crane 220/224/114 .551/.551) and need some advice on whether to go with the 1.7 or 1.8 ratio. I would like to get a little more power from my setup, but don't want to compromise reliability or driveability. I have Patriot dual springs. Thanks for advice.
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I've got them, and I love them! They quieted my valvetrain immensely. I'd stick with the 1.7's, if you go to a larger cam in the future you might have clearance issues with the 1.8s.
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I've got them, and I love them! They quieted my valvetrain immensely. I'd stick with the 1.7's, if you go to a larger cam in the future you might have clearance issues with the 1.8s.
The 1.8s will take you to a .583 lift which should be OK with your Patriots. This will net you a bit more power, but if you change cams later the 1.8's will probably have to be replaced.
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The 1.8s will take you to a .583 lift which should be OK with your Patriots. This will net you a bit more power, but if you change cams later the 1.8's will probably have to be replaced.
What's the formula to calculate this please. Thanks
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Take your lift and divide by 1.7, then multiply the result by 1.8

You should be fine with the 1.8s as long as you know you won't be going with a larger cam later on.
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