Rocker Arm upgrade guidance needed - Lateral-g Forums

**GregWeld** · #1 03-03-2015, 06:06 AM

Lance ---

I think I have a couple sets of 1.6's that will forever be un-used..... and since they're not the self guided --- they would require "guide plates" which I think I also have a couple sets of -- If you'd like -- you'd have to wait until I'm home from my trip to the USCA event and I'll check to see what's laying around and they'd be FREE to you if you wanted to use them.

What you'd then need to find out is if your heads will take guide plates.

**Sieg** · #2 03-03-2015, 07:17 AM

If GW's don't work I'd lean toward the Comp Cam Pro Mag's, not the lightest but I'm guessing they may be some of the stronger more durable choices.

Yes........I have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express.

SSLance · #3 03-03-2015, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sieg

If GW's don't work I'd lean toward the Comp Cam Pro Mag's, not the lightest but I'm guessing they may be some of the stronger more durable choices.

Yes........I have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express.

I'm certainly leaning that way as well Sieg... A question some have run into with them is the top of the valve spring contacting the rocker arm at full lift, but those seem to be coming from people with fairly large cams...seriously doubt that will be an issue with my little truck bumpstick.

**Sieg** · #4 03-03-2015, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SSLance

I'm certainly leaning that way as well Sieg... A question some have run into with them is the top of the valve spring contacting the rocker arm at full lift, but those seem to be coming from people with fairly large cams...seriously doubt that will be an issue with my little truck bumpstick.

Big cams are like big audio systems.........at our age we really don't need them as longevity is more important.

intocarss · #5 03-03-2015, 10:47 AM

Crower makes some nice rockers too

SSLance · #6 03-03-2015, 07:18 AM

Thanks for the most generous offer Greg. From everything I've read, adding guide plates to a stock vortec head is a no-no... In order to go that route, machining on the head needs to be done as well as opening up the pushrod holes. I'd prefer to not crack the seal so speak right now, so my only choice right for the time being will be self aligning rockers.

Sounds like rockers for 3/8s studs are needed and my tall valve covers should clear most sets with minimal or no clearancing needed.