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09-26-2011, 03:57 PM #1
valve covers
I'm almost finished with my 383 ls6 and another problem has occurred. My roller rockers hit the valve covers more than a little strategic grinding can fix. Has anyone else encountered this problem? Does anyone know of covers that retain the stock coil positions but are taller? Is there such a thing as a cover shim? Any input is as always greatly appreciated.
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09-26-2011, 04:22 PM #2
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09-26-2011, 04:26 PM #3
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UMI Performance sells 1/2" spacers for your stock valve covers
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09-26-2011, 04:26 PM #4
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Beat me to it
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09-26-2011, 04:27 PM #5
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09-27-2011, 03:02 AM #6
Simple as that. Thanks guys.
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09-28-2011, 02:50 AM #7
I wonder if my plug wires will be too short now?
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09-28-2011, 04:51 AM #8
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Might be tight, if they are you might need to look into truck wires
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09-28-2011, 05:23 AM #9
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Your stock wires will not fit. I would go with the MSD 8.5mm custom kit. You can build your own wires to the lenght you need and it is a nice upgrade from stock wires.
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09-29-2011, 02:51 AM #10
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09-29-2011, 03:01 AM #11
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What roller rockers? If they're Harland Sharps or Scorpions, you should take them off now.
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09-29-2011, 04:42 AM #12
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09-29-2011, 04:50 AM #13
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Harland Sharps are heavy (heavier than stock) and put unecessary stress on the valvetrain. Do a search on Tech, you'll find many horror stories about them...usually resulting in dropped valves and destroyed engines.
Scorpions have a tendancy to break. There was a member on here that had three different ones break.
There are plenty of 8 second track cars that are running stock LS1 rockers. I would suggest getting the Trunion Upgrade from Comp Cams though, Allows for a fuller range of motion and replaces the bearings that have a lot of miles on them.
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09-29-2011, 05:37 AM #14
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[QUOTE=383ls6;2704244]got a link?[/QUOTE
MSD Ignition Products
I think this should get you in the right area.
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09-29-2011, 12:02 PM #15
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