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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Half set of roller tips

If i had a half set of roller tip rockers, 1.6, would it be better to put them on the intake or the exhaust side?
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Re: Half set of roller tips

On the exhaust side.
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 02:39 AM
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Re: Half set of roller tips

Sorry Apeiron, I disagree. The intake is where the power is made. I've seen dyno runs done, and the 1.6 rockers on the intake side made more power.
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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Re: Half set of roller tips

With stockish cams, they'll always help on the intake. Usually not noticeable on the exhaust.
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