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Quick rocker arm question

Old Aug 21, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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Car: 1978 Chevrolet impala
Engine: 350ci 300hp/356tq pace crate
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Yukon posi
Quick rocker arm question

Will upping my rocker ratio from 1.5 to 1.6 with a factory roller cam (305 TBI) yield any significant gains? Will I need upgraded springs if so?

Thanks in advance.

EDIT: Well aware factory cam sucks. Keeping it 'till it's time to swap heads, then I'll figure out who to contact and where to send my chip for a reburn. 'Till then trying to keep it doable with the factory TBI ecu
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 12:13 AM
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Re: Quick rocker arm question

I put 1.6:1 roller tips on my 305. It didn't help a bit, but it didn't hurt to dump that little bit of friction either. I'd suggest you spend the money on a cam first.
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