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  • Advice needed

    I was looking into aftermarket rockers... this is the cam I am running


    • CAM-901 - INTENSE™ Stage 1X Turbo Cam, duration @ .050": 211º/204º, lobe lifts: .323"/.320", valve lifts with 1.60:1 rocker arms: .516"/.513", lobe separation angle: 116º, intake centerline: 110º

    This is the 1x Turbo cam package... would there be any benefit from running better rockers? I have powerband set to 6200 rpm

  • #2
    Re: Advice needed

    Any benefit? Yes, but very minimal. It wouldnt be enough to notice. I think the stock rocker ratio is 1.66 and you would probably only be able to run a 1.7. So you would gain a very small amount of lift, and shave some grams off of the valvetrain. IMO I would spend the money on another mod unless this is the last thing on the list.

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    • #3
      Re: Advice needed

      With a full roller rocker, it will "free" up to about 20 h.p. On my 455 in my 68 Bird, I put aluminum wheels and full roller rockers on it and picked up about .3 in the 1/8th mile. I figured the wheels were about 1/2 of it and the rockers were the other 1/2.

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      • #4
        Re: Advice needed

        I'm running 1.7 Pro mags but I think they stopped making them, their shaft mounted which is a plus. Like said they'll be min. difference running them. Your heads will need to be shaved down for extra clearance most likely.
        08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
        96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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        • #5
          Re: Advice needed

          Ok what if I had larger valve covers, what options would I have? Anytthing short of shaving/porting heads will be considered

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          • #6
            Re: Advice needed

            Good luck finding aftermarket rockers like Yella Terra.
            Disregard the above, zzp has 1.7 rockers back in, amazing! Too bad I have no money.

            Why not port/polish the head?
            Last edited by enzia35; 09-24-2012, 12:03 PM.

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            • #7
              Re: Advice needed

              If you want more power then add more boost?
              Jeff ..
              1998 Firebird.. Built 3.8 with a 125 shot.. 370rwhp,415rwtq.. stock tune!! sold

              2002 WS6 T/A.. Bolt ins..448rwhp
              2009 G8 GT.. Vararam intake, GXP axleback
              1998 Corvette.. Vararam intake, Ti axleback
              http://www.fquick.com/slow-v6

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              • #8
                Re: Advice needed

                So does intense. Just curious if these fit o
                r if I need larger covers or if I need or should get anything else. Also what ratio? 1.7?
                Last edited by jughead; 09-24-2012, 03:17 PM.

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                • #9
                  Re: Advice needed

                  If your not cammed, might as well do 1.9's.
                  08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                  96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                  • #10
                    Re: Advice needed

                    Originally posted by 1998silverbird View Post
                    If you want more power then add more boost?
                    supporting mods, are going to make any boost more efficient and safer. yes you could get the same amount of power by adding boost. but you'll increase heat and obviously "pressure" in the head which can lead to stretched headbolts, bad head gaskets etc.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Advice needed

                      Originally posted by ssms5411 View Post
                      If your not cammed, might as well do 1.9's.
                      I have the turbo 1x cam package from intense

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                      • #12
                        Re: Advice needed

                        I would email Intense and ask them what they suggest.
                        08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                        96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                        • #13
                          Re: Advice needed

                          I would spend the money else where. P&p on the heads would help you see more noticeable gains.
                          Team NoVa

                          2000 Firebird- Intake, Pacesetters, !cat, full 2.5 to flowcrapster, 1.9 rockers, LS6 springs and Intense modded retainers, WS6 speedlines, T/A bumpers and hatch, 5 spd swapped, SOON TO BE nitrous'd and cammed.

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