Roller Rockers worth the money?
10-13-2011, 02:06 PM
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Roller Rockers worth the money?
I'm wondering if i should replace the stock rochers with these roller rockers: Comp Cams Pro-Magnum Roller Rocker Arm Kit
Currently the truck has 101k miles and i plan on putting a SC on it next year. I am going to a z06 cam and springs but i dont know that these are worth the extra money and would make a difference or if i should just leaxe the stock rockers.
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Currently the truck has 101k miles and i plan on putting a SC on it next year. I am going to a z06 cam and springs but i dont know that these are worth the extra money and would make a difference or if i should just leaxe the stock rockers.
Thanks!
10-13-2011, 02:10 PM
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Anything you can do to help the valve train out usually makes power.. However, unless you are spinning high rpms, I do not see them helping out much. IMO if you want to do it then that is fine but you might not notice anything..
10-13-2011, 02:18 PM
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If I were to get roller rockers, I wouldn't get the Comp Magnums, pretty sure that they're the heaviest of the bunch, and one of the best things that you can do for your valve train is to keep the weight down on the tip of the valve. Considering Comp's recent quality issues, I'd run away from them anyway. Considering the mild Z06 cam that you're planning, the stockers should be fine. You could go for the Harland Sharp trunion upgrade for some added insurance though 
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If I were to get roller rockers, I wouldn't get the Comp Magnums, pretty sure that they're the heaviest of the bunch, and one of the best things that you can do for your valve train is to keep the weight down on the tip of the valve. Considering Comp's recent quality issues, I'd run away from them anyway. Considering the mild Z06 cam that you're planning, the stockers should be fine. You could go for the Harland Sharp trunion upgrade for some added insurance though
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Thanks for the input! sisnt know if adding the supercharger would make a difference and thats why i chose the z06 cam because its mild and i'm not a big fan of idle lope for a 4x4. so would these aluminum rockers from Summit be better Summit Racing SUM-G6980 - Summit Racing® Roller Rocker Arms for LS1/LS6 - Overview - SummitRacing.com or should i just go with the trunion upgrade? Also, what kind of noise will the rollers make if any? I'm not overly familiar with internal engine mods as i spend most of my time on the suspension and drivetrain so i'm sorry with all the "noob" questions.
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A roller will be about the same if not a little quieter then standard, the z06 cam will idle like stock.. I know summit sells alot of good items, but I do not know if I would run those.. I say stick to stockers, put the money else where.. I think most people put rollers on just for bragging rites, ''oh I have roller rockers'' 
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I've done some searching on ls1tech and found CARS gettin 10-15rwhp with just rocker upgrade but thats cars and the rocker ratio was changed which in turn changes the lift and thats what produced power if I'm not mistaken someone correct me if I'm wrong but if I were you and had the money to blow and wanted to get every bit of HP you can. I would like the assurance of knowin its all new and I would do harlnd sharp 1.8 but thats just my opinon.
