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    Ive researched getting a cam and well, it cost too much. this will be on a dry shot of the giggle gas with some n/a kick also. so im going to get rocker arms so i want to know which are the best ratio 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9? also is there a major proformacnce difference between full roller rockers http://www.intense-racing.com/Mercha...egory_Code=HCV and the regular http://www.intense-racing.com/Mercha...ory_Code=HCV??
    thanx
    2002 NBM Pontiac Firebird Formula<br />Mods: stock...<br />1997 Chevy Camaro *Gone*<br />Mods:Borla,headers,Magnaflow cat, SLP intake, NOS 5175

  • #2
    I don't know.

    I run SLP 1.8 roller rockers w/ a stock cam.

    People tell me I am VERY limited on choice of cams due to 1.8 roller rockers, sigh :(

    Maybe advanced tech section?
    Race car - gone but not forgotten - 1997 firebird V6
    nitrous et & mph: 12.168 & 110.95 mph, n/a 13.746 & 96.38 mph
    2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8: 12.125, 116.45
    2010 Ford Taurus SHO: no times yet

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    • #3
      My cam, comp vs.
      2005 Cavalier LS Sport M5<br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/firefighter8615\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/firefighter8615</a>

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      • #4
        I don't know real proof on the 3.8, but going to a full roller rocker should net you more horsepower than a non. Be it 5-10 HP if the price is worth it to you. If all you are doing is rockers and not going internal engine I believe 1.9 full roller rocker would give you the best gains.

        that would still keep you under .5 lift and open up the intake/exhaust a lot more than stock.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by FireFighter:
          My cam, comp vs.
          Sounded kick @ss when I heard yours!!!!! [img]graemlins/rock.gif[/img]
          Race car - gone but not forgotten - 1997 firebird V6
          nitrous et & mph: 12.168 & 110.95 mph, n/a 13.746 & 96.38 mph
          2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8: 12.125, 116.45
          2010 Ford Taurus SHO: no times yet

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          • #6
            People tell me I am VERY limited on choice of cams due to 1.8 roller rockers, sigh
            your not limited, a custom grind from comp doesnt cost any more than a listed cam...just get a cam ground w/less lobe lift....
            <b>Black</b> 1998 Pontiac <i>Firebird</i> A-4 swap<br />271.4rwhp/259.4rwtq NA<br />13.30@102.44 <br /><a href=\"http://www.freewebs.com/wickedsix98\" target=\"_blank\">www.freewebs.com/wickedsix98</a>

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            • #7
              It is on the to do list [img]smile.gif[/img]
              Race car - gone but not forgotten - 1997 firebird V6
              nitrous et & mph: 12.168 & 110.95 mph, n/a 13.746 & 96.38 mph
              2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8: 12.125, 116.45
              2010 Ford Taurus SHO: no times yet

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              • #8
                James, you should hear my car now, with the cutout.
                2005 Cavalier LS Sport M5<br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/firefighter8615\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/firefighter8615</a>

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by 12secondv6:
                  I don't know.

                  I run SLP 1.8 roller rockers w/ a stock cam.

                  People tell me I am VERY limited on choice of cams due to 1.8 roller rockers, sigh :(

                  Maybe advanced tech section?
                  if you were to have a cam ground for you they could take the 1.8 ratio into account and just give the cam less lift with the same ammount of duration as you would like for the bottle
                  -Aaron, AKA ATL2001<br />93 3.4L <br /><a href=\"http://www.ilfba.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.ilfba.com</a>

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                  • #10
                    Just put the stock rockers back on when you go to do a cam.

                    IMO - The rockers are way overpriced for the gains. Just save up more money and get a cam, it is WELL worth it. Rockers should only be changed out when a cam is NOT an option for some reason.
                    1997 Chevrolet Camaro v6 - 13.8@104MPH
                    1997 Dodge Viper GTS

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by AZ3.8Camaro:
                      Rockers should only be changed out when a cam is NOT an option for some reason.
                      why do you say that? does the 3.8 have roller rockers stock? cause a roller rocker is leaps and bounds better than a stamped steel rocker arm
                      -Aaron, AKA ATL2001<br />93 3.4L <br /><a href=\"http://www.ilfba.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.ilfba.com</a>

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                      • #12
                        The 3.8 has roller rockers, but doesn't have a roller tip. The stock 3.8 rockers are AWESOME.
                        You can see them here.
                        1997 Chevrolet Camaro v6 - 13.8@104MPH
                        1997 Dodge Viper GTS

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                        • #13
                          Well, I gained almost 2 mph with my SLP roller rockers
                          Also reduced et bu just over 0.1 so... to me it was worth it... no tuning needed :D

                          FF, get a soundclip :D
                          Race car - gone but not forgotten - 1997 firebird V6
                          nitrous et & mph: 12.168 & 110.95 mph, n/a 13.746 & 96.38 mph
                          2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8: 12.125, 116.45
                          2010 Ford Taurus SHO: no times yet

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                          • #14
                            Yeah it is worth it, if you don't plan on camming your car. Compared to a cam, its not as cost effective though.
                            1997 Chevrolet Camaro v6 - 13.8@104MPH
                            1997 Dodge Viper GTS

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                            • #15
                              I might, just bought a digital camera.
                              2005 Cavalier LS Sport M5<br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/firefighter8615\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/firefighter8615</a>

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