What size rocker studs?
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Re: What size rocker studs? (88-406)
Bigger is better!! Especially if you are running big cam or lots of spring pressure and rpm.
Can't think of any downsides. Parts really don't cost anymore if you're starting from scratch.
Jim
Can't think of any downsides. Parts really don't cost anymore if you're starting from scratch.
Jim
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Re: What size rocker studs? (88-406)
go with the 7/16"
I think ARP is making some that are aligned better than most other aftermarket ones. (you would be suprised to see how far off center they can be :eek: ).
this will help when it comes time to line up the rockers with the valves.
RJ
I think ARP is making some that are aligned better than most other aftermarket ones. (you would be suprised to see how far off center they can be :eek: ).
this will help when it comes time to line up the rockers with the valves.
RJ
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Re: What size rocker studs? (88-406)
The stock studs are 3/8ths. If you have the press in studs and have bought roller rockers for them, then it'll cost you to convert. If you're starting with new heads it's cheap to go to the 7/16ths studs. The rockers cost the same either way. Particularly if you don't have to replace GOOD 3/8ths rockers. What nobody has mentioned, is that the heads for screw in studs are tapped for 7/16ths threads. The stock screw in stud is 7/16ths couse, in to the head and 3/8ths fine, for the rocker. The good studs are 7/16ths-7/16ths. With a fresh set up, with screw in heads, the worse it could cost you is a wasted set of unused 3/8ths studs.
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