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Which 1.6 rocker for Lt4 Hotcam?

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Old Jan 10, 2022 | 01:45 AM
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Which 1.6 rocker for Lt4 Hotcam?

Looking to swap from 1.5 rockers for some 1.6 to run true hotcam lifts. I know I will have to drill out the pushrod holes. Anybody know what size drill bit needed? What is the best 1.6 rocker to use . Was hoping to use roller type but read that they wont fit under cb vc's. So I read that regular 1.6 work best . Part Number?
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Old Jan 10, 2022 | 01:10 PM
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Re: Which 1.6 rocker for Lt4 Hotcam?

Do you have guideplates or need self aligning rockers? What heads? More info is always better.
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Old Jan 10, 2022 | 02:37 PM
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Re: Which 1.6 rocker for Lt4 Hotcam?

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Do you have guideplates or need self aligning rockers? What heads? More info is always better.
Nope no guide plates. They are Vortec heads on a crate GM L31. Think 906, haven't checked in a while.
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Old Jan 10, 2022 | 03:08 PM
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Re: Which 1.6 rocker for Lt4 Hotcam?

https://www.gmperformancemotor.com/parts/19210729.html

I have no idea if they will fit under you valve covers,… many valve covers need to be ‘modified’ to accommodate roller rockers.




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Nope no guide plates. They are Vortec heads on a crate GM L31. Think 906, haven't checked in a while.
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Old Jan 10, 2022 | 03:21 PM
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Re: Which 1.6 rocker for Lt4 Hotcam?

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https://www.gmperformancemotor.com/parts/19210729.html

I have no idea if they will fit under you valve covers,… many valve covers need to be ‘modified’ to accommodate roller rockers.

Whoa those are niceeee. But way out of my budget. Was looking at these two. I'm pretty sure these will work but want to hear from someone who has run a set.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...RoCnXEQAvD_BwE

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...BoCkOYQAvD_BwE
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Old Jan 11, 2022 | 10:44 AM
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Re: Which 1.6 rocker for Lt4 Hotcam?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-1418-16

ive run these on L98 centerbolt valve covers just fine.
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Old Jan 11, 2022 | 05:57 PM
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Re: Which 1.6 rocker for Lt4 Hotcam?

If you're gonna' go RR's,....... forget roller tip & go full ( STEEL ) RR's !!!


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Old Jan 11, 2022 | 06:16 PM
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Re: Which 1.6 rocker for Lt4 Hotcam?

I’m running a set of scorpion narrow body full rollers under stock vortec valve covers. 1.5s though
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