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Old 02-27-2006, 08:18 AM   #1
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Default Re: 1.6 rr's vs 1.7 rr's

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Originally Posted by skiwesser
I did put in new valvesprings when I swapped rocker arms.
There is the key - the valve springs have to up to the job. the 1.7s lift the valve faster and increase valve duration (as opposed to cam)and can add some HP to a combo.
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