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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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ok i have a 99 4.8L with a 2001 f-body cam in it. stock push rods and springs. cam is a 479/467 207/196 with a 116 lsa.
will i need anything else to make 1.8 rr work if they will work. thnaks for the help.
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 11:39 PM
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i would put in some Z06 springs with those or maybe a better spring than that. at least a Z06 springs.
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 07:08 AM
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ok so i would be ok with 1.8's and better springs. thanks man
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 07:30 AM
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yes sir. but let me aksk a question. how much are you going to pay for the rockers. most of the time a cam can be purchaesd that will yeild more results. unless you are getting a good deal on th rockers. good luck.
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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200 bucks for the rockers.
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 04:22 PM
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ok then that makes sense.
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 04:42 PM
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so in other words, its pointless to install the rr's unless you find them cheap..

how much power could be expected?
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