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Old 12-24-2008 | 03:41 PM
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Car: 87 formula/69 beetle
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roller rockers

my car at the moment has stock ratio full roller alum. rockers.. i can pick up a full set of 1.6 for 80 bucks from a friend and i was wonder is the extra bit of the ratio worth more than say getting a k&n filter top and a raise base bottom for the same price??
Old 12-24-2008 | 04:26 PM
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Re: roller rockers

My previous build definitely had a "seat of the pants" improvement going to 1.6s. 80 bucks is a great deal for self align rollers... can't believe u hesitated.
Old 12-26-2008 | 03:33 PM
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Re: roller rockers

Yep I agree, did the same in my TPI vette, made a strong noticeable difference.
Old 01-12-2009 | 01:20 PM
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Re: roller rockers

yeah i would def. go with the rockers, make sure they fit under your valve covers, or you may have to get new ones, thank you, dr. engine
Old 01-12-2009 | 02:15 PM
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Re: roller rockers

I'd worry about what brand they are for $80.
Old 01-15-2009 | 04:27 PM
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Axle/Gears: 3.73 lsd/
Re: roller rockers

as reply to creese i already have full rollers just stock ratio my valve covers are fine.. and for aperion they are crane
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