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Old 05-27-2011, 03:49 PM   #1
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Couple Questions

1. On my 88 TBI, what pros and cons are there to replacing rocker arms? Pros and cons to each type(roller tip etc)?

2. What's the best valve cover gasket to use with aluminum valve covers on cast iron heads?

3. Is my stock (http://www.slosh.com/ck5/tankiebuild...-ducting-2.JPG) intake better than my open element(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...r/IMG_5667.jpg) intake?

4. What heads could increase my MPG's?

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Old 05-27-2011, 05:32 PM   #2
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Re: Couple Questions

No heads are gonna increase MPG.

Unless you have a hopped up rod. Stock rockers or roller tips are just fine.

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Old 05-27-2011, 07:08 PM   #3
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No heads are gonna increase MPG.

Unless you have a hopped up rod. Stock rockers or roller tips are just fine.

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Whats the difference? Performance? Sound? Anything at all or just a waste of money?
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Old 05-27-2011, 07:27 PM   #4
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Re: Couple Questions

No difference. I would not worry about it unless you are swapping cams.
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Old 05-31-2011, 04:45 PM   #6
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