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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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1990 Reatta 2.97 FDR
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I have been seriously considering the 1.72 roller rockers on seriesoneperformance and look forward to the gains, but is there any other rockers for the LN3/series one.

what gains will I see from these rockers. I am just looking for more info on this modification.

I know a cam would be a great mod but it is much more work and if I do decide to purchase a cam and install it the rockers will be that much greater.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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anyone? lol
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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series one performance offers 1.8 ratio rockers (soon) will valve spring need to be changed? or will the stock spring be alright?
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I am thinking the 1.72s might be the best without head work...

I am just not sure which ones to choose
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I'm not very familar with the S1 but I'm guessing there are quite a few miles on that motor so new springs would be a smart idea while you are there.
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Old Feb 28, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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can springs be done under the valve cover? if so I will for sure do new valve springs and the 1.8s

fill the cylinders with compressed air to stop the valve from falling into the cylinder.
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How many miles are on your engine? If mileage is on the high side, I'd replace then with stockers as long as 1.8'* don't make create coil bind with stockers. IIRC Series 1 springs are 80 lb. seat pressure @ 1.75” and a spring rate of 210 lb. @ 1.315”.

If you are going to change springs I'd also do valve seals since you are already in their.
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well the motor has 154,xxx and runs great

you don't think the 135# would be better with bigger duration? will they hurt the motor with the added stiffness?
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Old Feb 28, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by maybe2fast
well the motor has 154,xxx and runs great

you don't think the 135# would be better with bigger duration? will they hurt the motor with the added stiffness?
135# springs will put alot of wear on your timing chain and tensioner. If your going to put stiffer springs in you should really replace the chain & tensioner because of your mileage.
If stock is 80#* are stock and your going w/ 1.8'* I would try new 90# or 105# springs.
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