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TBI going to 1.6 rockers ok?????

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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 01:35 AM
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TBI going to 1.6 rockers ok?????

I have a chance to geta set of 1.6 rolloer rockers for a chevy for almost nothing I was wondering could i put them on my stock 92 RS 305? any info would be great.

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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 06:27 AM
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Re: TBI going to 1.6 rockers ok?????

i just put a set of comp cams 1416-16 roller tips on my car 2 weeks ago . i did several other mild mods. at the same time . cant say i felt a seat of the pants difference . i did see a slight improvement at the gas pump . my car is a TRUE daily driver . if a used set your looking at i would recommend you use new nuts . go for it , good luck .
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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Re: TBI going to 1.6 rockers ok?????

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i just put a set of comp cams 1416-16 roller tips on my car 2 weeks ago . i did several other mild mods. at the same time . cant say i felt a seat of the pants difference . i did see a slight improvement at the gas pump . my car is a TRUE daily driver . if a used set your looking at i would recommend you use new nuts . go for it , good luck .
This brings up a question I've had for a little while, I thought the LO3 needed self aligning rocker arms? Do they actually use guide plates?
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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Re: TBI going to 1.6 rockers ok?????

Originally Posted by Saabster
This brings up a question I've had for a little while, I thought the LO3 needed self aligning rocker arms? Do they actually use guide plates?
They do not have guideplates so you will need self alligning rocker arms. 1.6 rockers are a pretty decent mod for a stock LO3.
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