1.7 rockers?

89LXRagtop · 01-04-2003, 11:01 PM

Quick question:
Do you think I would see any significant gains by switching to a 1.7 ratio over my current 1.6's with the combo listed below?
Anybody running a similar combo?
As always your help is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!
Nick

fiveohpatrol · 01-05-2003, 12:31 PM

with that B cam, you'll definately want the 1.7's. It brings the total lift up to .510/.510

but in my honest opinion, If it were me, I would get rid of the cam, keep the current rockers, and get a more aggressive custom cam.

good luck with it,
-drew

Eric4Nitrous · 01-05-2003, 04:08 PM

your all about custom cams huh Drew??

89LXRagtop · 01-05-2003, 04:19 PM

Thanks for the replies guys..
Would I better off going for a custom grind cam than swapping out my 1.6's for 1.7's?
So far I've had zero probs with my B cam, and I love the lope at idle.
Thanks!
Nick

Bob · 01-05-2003, 04:44 PM

The 1.7 rockers with the B cam is a proven combination. I run it in my motor and am very happy with the way it performs. Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of people that say it's outdated, and maybe it is, but the bottom line is that it's been a great runner for a long time. I'm sure if you went with a custom cam designed just for your set up, you will pick up a couple of tenths over the B and 1.7's, but you'll spend alot of money for the custom cam too. If your at the track alot and looking for every tenth you can get, that's the way to go, but if you have a street car that ya take to the track now and then the 'ol B with 1.7's is still a hard one to beat.

89LXRagtop · 01-05-2003, 05:02 PM

Thanks Bob..
Looks like there are some 1.7's in my near future!

Nick

fiveohpatrol · 01-05-2003, 05:02 PM

i AM all about custom cams. well I'm all about SUGGESTING them, cause I'm too broke to afford one for myself

I'm assuming you arent running an off the shelf cam in your car are you eric?

Eric4Nitrous · 01-05-2003, 06:58 PM

I run an E303 cam. Pulls pretty hard.

JaxTheDJ · 01-05-2003, 07:34 PM

I just installed a custom gring Comp Cam in my ride and it took 4/10 th's off my 1/8 mile time with the 1.6 RR's,I went from the Crane compucam,similar to the B cam to the Xtreme Energy custom grind ( 258.00) from Comp. Specs are as follows:.512 I-.512 E- 224I & 230 E duration @ 108deg seperation. and it ROCKS!!!! took it to the track just today and my 60's were down by 2/10th's,ET was 4/10's better and MPH was up by 4,I am very please with the money I spent seeing that a new set of RR's are around 200 bucks,it's a better combo to me. If you can get that from 1.7's and do less work go for it.

01-04-2003, 11:01 PM	#1
89LXRagtop Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Farmingdale, NY Posts: 49	1.7 rockers? Quick question: Do you think I would see any significant gains by switching to a 1.7 ratio over my current 1.6's with the combo listed below? Anybody running a similar combo? As always your help is greatly appreciated!! Thanks! Nick __________________ 89 LX Notch, world class T-5z, 4:10's, FMS Aluminum DS, Hurst short throw shifter, Motorsport H/D clutch/cable/quadrant, Mac 1 5/8" Long Tubes, Mac Prochamber, Mac flowpath 2.5 cat back, Mac power pullies,TFS Twisted wedge heads, B303 cam, Trick Flow 1.6 Rockers, Comp Cams valve springs, Cobra intake, 255 lph, 30# injectors, Kirban AFPR, Vortech 73mm MAF, BBK 70mm TB, Mac CAI, Eibach Sportlines,Cervini 4" cowl, KB subs, Hotchkis C/C plates, MSD 6AL and more to come..... My Car Domain Pages

01-05-2003, 12:31 PM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	with that B cam, you'll definately want the 1.7's. It brings the total lift up to .510/.510 but in my honest opinion, If it were me, I would get rid of the cam, keep the current rockers, and get a more aggressive custom cam. good luck with it, -drew __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

01-05-2003, 04:08 PM	#3
Eric4Nitrous Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Va Posts: 1,122	your all about custom cams huh Drew?? __________________ 68 Camaro Gene Fulton 632ci Two stages of Jug 8.41 164mph Rockingham 1-26-03

01-05-2003, 04:19 PM	#4
89LXRagtop Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Farmingdale, NY Posts: 49	Thanks for the replies guys.. Would I better off going for a custom grind cam than swapping out my 1.6's for 1.7's? So far I've had zero probs with my B cam, and I love the lope at idle. Thanks! Nick __________________ 89 LX Notch, world class T-5z, 4:10's, FMS Aluminum DS, Hurst short throw shifter, Motorsport H/D clutch/cable/quadrant, Mac 1 5/8" Long Tubes, Mac Prochamber, Mac flowpath 2.5 cat back, Mac power pullies,TFS Twisted wedge heads, B303 cam, Trick Flow 1.6 Rockers, Comp Cams valve springs, Cobra intake, 255 lph, 30# injectors, Kirban AFPR, Vortech 73mm MAF, BBK 70mm TB, Mac CAI, Eibach Sportlines,Cervini 4" cowl, KB subs, Hotchkis C/C plates, MSD 6AL and more to come..... My Car Domain Pages

01-05-2003, 04:44 PM	#5
Bob "Old School Gearhead" Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Peru, Illinois Posts: 617	The 1.7 rockers with the B cam is a proven combination. I run it in my motor and am very happy with the way it performs. Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of people that say it's outdated, and maybe it is, but the bottom line is that it's been a great runner for a long time. I'm sure if you went with a custom cam designed just for your set up, you will pick up a couple of tenths over the B and 1.7's, but you'll spend alot of money for the custom cam too. If your at the track alot and looking for every tenth you can get, that's the way to go, but if you have a street car that ya take to the track now and then the 'ol B with 1.7's is still a hard one to beat. __________________ 1985 Mustang GT '85 GT "Red302" 12.96@107.1 N/A ... Sprayin' for the 11's 2003 Torch Red Mach1 '68 Fastback ...331 Stroker "Restomod"

01-05-2003, 05:02 PM	#6
89LXRagtop Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Farmingdale, NY Posts: 49	Thanks Bob.. Looks like there are some 1.7's in my near future! Nick __________________ 89 LX Notch, world class T-5z, 4:10's, FMS Aluminum DS, Hurst short throw shifter, Motorsport H/D clutch/cable/quadrant, Mac 1 5/8" Long Tubes, Mac Prochamber, Mac flowpath 2.5 cat back, Mac power pullies,TFS Twisted wedge heads, B303 cam, Trick Flow 1.6 Rockers, Comp Cams valve springs, Cobra intake, 255 lph, 30# injectors, Kirban AFPR, Vortech 73mm MAF, BBK 70mm TB, Mac CAI, Eibach Sportlines,Cervini 4" cowl, KB subs, Hotchkis C/C plates, MSD 6AL and more to come..... My Car Domain Pages

01-05-2003, 06:58 PM	#8
Eric4Nitrous Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Va Posts: 1,122	I run an E303 cam. Pulls pretty hard. __________________ 68 Camaro Gene Fulton 632ci Two stages of Jug 8.41 164mph Rockingham 1-26-03

01-05-2003, 07:34 PM	#9
JaxTheDJ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Jacksonville,Fla. Posts: 134	I just installed a custom gring Comp Cam in my ride and it took 4/10 th's off my 1/8 mile time with the 1.6 RR's,I went from the Crane compucam,similar to the B cam to the Xtreme Energy custom grind ( 258.00) from Comp. Specs are as follows:.512 I-.512 E- 224I & 230 E duration @ 108deg seperation. and it ROCKS!!!! took it to the track just today and my 60's were down by 2/10th's,ET was 4/10's better and MPH was up by 4,I am very please with the money I spent seeing that a new set of RR's are around 200 bucks,it's a better combo to me. If you can get that from 1.7's and do less work go for it. __________________ Jack 1989 Mustang LX: Converted to Carb.650 AED Holley DP,Weiand Stealth Intake,Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Heads,Hooker Super Comps, Ground Pounder Uppers and Lowers,Moroso Drag Springs,NEW COMP Xtreme Energy Cam and 1.6 RR. ,a few other goodies.*** New 1/4 times-12.50 1987 SC GT ( fast as hell) 2001 Powerstroke Tow Vehicle 1989 Coupe. Sometimes when you cry,no one sees your tears.......... Sometimes when you are happy,no one sees your smile......... But,FART just ONE time..........

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