how is streetabilty w/1.7 RR
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how is streetabilty w/1.7 RR
from going from 1.6 to 1.7 RR w/hotcam, I have crane 10308 springs I think that they can handle the xtra lift.is there any side effects to this, I drive the car everyday so it needs to be dependable, thanks
#2
Re: how is streetabilty w/1.7 RR
I cant comment on the dependability, though I will say this. I just put 1.8 comps on my hot cammed motor and it idles and drives the same. I dont have many miles on it yet cause life is getting in the way and its not my daily driver but the power increase seems excellent. I gave it a quick romp in 2nd gear at a 15mph roll and it ripped the tires loose with ease, something its never done before.
#3
Re: how is streetabilty w/1.7 RR
I would make sure the springs will handle it. You new valve lift would be .557. .328 lobe lift * 1.7.
The 1.7 rockers should pose no issues provided they are quality pieces. I'm not sure what the lift limit on those springs are, but it would be easy to find out. The closer you will be to the springs max lift, the harder it will be on them.
The 1.7 rockers should pose no issues provided they are quality pieces. I'm not sure what the lift limit on those springs are, but it would be easy to find out. The closer you will be to the springs max lift, the harder it will be on them.
#4
Re: how is streetabilty w/1.7 RR
Originally Posted by Kevin97ss
I cant comment on the dependability, though I will say this. I just put 1.8 comps on my hot cammed motor and it idles and drives the same. I dont have many miles on it yet cause life is getting in the way and its not my daily driver but the power increase seems excellent. I gave it a quick romp in 2nd gear at a 15mph roll and it ripped the tires loose with ease, something its never done before.
i've seen the ones for the ls1 but never knew they made any for lt1s
#5
Re: how is streetabilty w/1.7 RR
The 1.8's are comp cams Hi-Tech stainless. Specificly made for a standard small block chevy they work on LT1's like any other SBC rocker. The only mod I needed to make was to the GMPP guideplates to accomadate the closer position of the push rod.
#6
Re: how is streetabilty w/1.7 RR
Originally Posted by Kevin97ss
The 1.8's are comp cams Hi-Tech stainless. Specificly made for a standard small block chevy they work on LT1's like any other SBC rocker. The only mod I needed to make was to the GMPP guideplates to accomadate the closer position of the push rod.
you're springs are holding up fine to that? seems like a lot of lift
how much did they run you also and how did you go about modifying the guideplates?
#8
Re: how is streetabilty w/1.7 RR
so nothing changed? that's pretty cool
you're springs are holding up fine to that? seems like a lot of lift
how much did they run you also and how did you go about modifying the guideplates?
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Well alot of things changed, studs, pushrod length, the use of guideplates, and the rocker it self. I already had adequate springs for the application. .591in net lift is'nt too bad for a street application with todays springs especially with the hot cams lazy lobes. The guideplate mod was easy just very time consuming using a drill and file.
you're springs are holding up fine to that? seems like a lot of lift
how much did they run you also and how did you go about modifying the guideplates?
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Well alot of things changed, studs, pushrod length, the use of guideplates, and the rocker it self. I already had adequate springs for the application. .591in net lift is'nt too bad for a street application with todays springs especially with the hot cams lazy lobes. The guideplate mod was easy just very time consuming using a drill and file.
#10
Re: how is streetabilty w/1.7 RR
Originally Posted by Kevin97ss
so nothing changed? that's pretty cool
you're springs are holding up fine to that? seems like a lot of lift
how much did they run you also and how did you go about modifying the guideplates?
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Well alot of things changed, studs, pushrod length, the use of guideplates, and the rocker it self. I already had adequate springs for the application. .591in net lift is'nt too bad for a street application with todays springs especially with the hot cams lazy lobes. The guideplate mod was easy just very time consuming using a drill and file.
you're springs are holding up fine to that? seems like a lot of lift
how much did they run you also and how did you go about modifying the guideplates?
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Well alot of things changed, studs, pushrod length, the use of guideplates, and the rocker it self. I already had adequate springs for the application. .591in net lift is'nt too bad for a street application with todays springs especially with the hot cams lazy lobes. The guideplate mod was easy just very time consuming using a drill and file.
and now back to the topic at hand...
#11
Re: how is streetabilty w/1.7 RR
do I need to change to bigger studs , or will the stock ones be ok, and how does the studs come out( screw in or press in) ?
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I would say its mandatory to run a good 7/16 stud such as ARP pro series. If its an al. LT1 head then its screw-in. If you have the impalla iron heads then it would need to be fitted for screw-in studs.
Edit: also I am running comp-R series lifters. Weather or not its nessassary I cant say because it depends on the spring pressure. Just remember that not only do 1.8's increase the lift mutiplication but the spring pressure the lifter and cam sees too.
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I would say its mandatory to run a good 7/16 stud such as ARP pro series. If its an al. LT1 head then its screw-in. If you have the impalla iron heads then it would need to be fitted for screw-in studs.
Edit: also I am running comp-R series lifters. Weather or not its nessassary I cant say because it depends on the spring pressure. Just remember that not only do 1.8's increase the lift mutiplication but the spring pressure the lifter and cam sees too.
Last edited by Kevin97ss; 08-08-2004 at 10:31 PM. Reason: add on
#15
Re: how is streetabilty w/1.7 RR
is there a stud that will screw in that is 7/16 with out needing to be tapped out ?
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The factory LT1 studs are 7/16 bottom(head side) and neck down to 3/8 on the rocker side. A full 7/16 stud is all thats needed, no drilling or tapping
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So all that is needed to run 1.8RR on stock cam is hardened pushrods, guideplates, 7/16 studs, and better springs? Is this correct?
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Yeah pretty much. Just make sure you do your homework before ordering any parts. Big block rockers will not work but are commenly sold as 1.8 chevy rockers and may not specify that they are for BB's only. The only 1.8 rocker for SBC/LT1 applications that I know about is the comp Hi-Tech stainless.
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The factory LT1 studs are 7/16 bottom(head side) and neck down to 3/8 on the rocker side. A full 7/16 stud is all thats needed, no drilling or tapping
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So all that is needed to run 1.8RR on stock cam is hardened pushrods, guideplates, 7/16 studs, and better springs? Is this correct?
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Yeah pretty much. Just make sure you do your homework before ordering any parts. Big block rockers will not work but are commenly sold as 1.8 chevy rockers and may not specify that they are for BB's only. The only 1.8 rocker for SBC/LT1 applications that I know about is the comp Hi-Tech stainless.
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