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WayFast84
08-08-2010, 04:16 PM
Which company would make the best quality steel self aligning rocker arms in a 1.5 ration for a sbc? I know GMPP makes a kit that is very affordable but it is rated at 1.5/1.6. Why does it have two ratings? Is it 1.5 for v6's and 1.6 for v8's? or the other way around?

Tru2Chevy
08-08-2010, 04:22 PM
Without going to look the kit up, I am pretty sure it's a 1.5:1 ratio for the intake side, and 1.6:1 ratio for the exhaust side.

- Justin

WayFast84
08-08-2010, 04:44 PM
http://www.jegs.com/i/Comp-Cams/249/1417-16/10002/-1?parentProductId=747071

Would 1.52 ratio mess anything up? I now know that the heads need to be machined for 1.6 rockers. Would the .02 require any machining?

LTb1ow
08-08-2010, 05:25 PM
Ultra pro mags and be done.

JerzLT1
08-08-2010, 06:22 PM
heads need to be machined for 1.6 rockers?

WildBillyT
08-08-2010, 07:23 PM
heads need to be machined for 1.6 rockers?

Vortec heads need pushrod hole work I believe due to the geometry change.

JerzLT1
08-08-2010, 08:59 PM
Vortec heads need pushrod hole work I believe due to the geometry change.

ahh ok