Date:         Fri, 13 Jul 2001 08:58:52 -0700
Reply-To:     "Clark, Patrick" <PClark@NORTHPOINT.NET>
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From:         "Clark, Patrick" <PClark@NORTHPOINT.NET>
Subject:      Ratio Rockers with swivel/roller tips?
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Ok volks-- looking for some real world evidence to help my mechanic and I
make a build decision for my '89 2.1 WBX.

A little history: This is a one year old AVP motor with 28K miles and she's
blown the head gasket-- so it's time to build her up correctly.

We're contemplating putting on a set of 44x37 heads, Manley stainless
valves, hardened seats and the like, and I thought it was an opportune time
to add the 1.25 ratio rockers and swivel tips at that.  I have the chip
standing by in a spare 022D and thought the combination would be a very
reliable and much improved on the performance front.

The discussion has centered around the ratio rockers-- my mechanic is a bit
leery of using the 1.25 ratio's with the hydraulic lifters.  I understand
his concern, but also know that a lot of folks are building and/or running
in this configuration.

Another question that came to mind was 9mm question and whether the Pauter
or Rhino rockers were a true bolt on application.  Undoubtedly we'll be
talking to Pauter Machine shortly for their expertise, but did want to get
the real world experience from any running a similar configuration.

Anyone care to share you success or failures with me would be greatly
appreciated-- the end goal has to be a reliable performance (100K) build
that will get me up and down the freeway without a rebuild every year.