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> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> Fast4x4Dakota@aol.com
> Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2000 10:33 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: 1.7 Crower Roller Rockers
>
>
> Hey everyone,
> The more I think about this the more I think I might want to run
> 1.7 ratio
> rockers instead of 1.6's. My truck has the stock cam for now, it
> probably
> will forever. Will the 1.7's cause a clearance issue in a stock
> 1996 318?
> Will I have a bunch of valve float? Those are my main concerns, the
> documented power increases from people who have posted really
> encourage me to
> go to a set of 1.7's. How much did everyone's 1.7's cost, and
> for those of
> you who bought 1.7's with guideplates and studs and pushrods, how
> much were
> they in that kit? Where is the best place to order these from?
> Thanks again!
A couple of things to note: If you have 3.55 gears on your 4x4, I wouldn't
waste the time or money on the 1.7s... The power band starts around 3000 rpm
and climbs from there... I say this because I have both a 00 RT with 1.7s
and a 99 4x4 w/3.55 gearing...and was going to put 1.7s on it, but now know
the 1.7s won't really do me any good as 3000 rpm isn't seen a whole lot with
3.55 gearing. The 1.6s wouldn't change the power band, only free up more hp
where isn't needed (down low).
I had a group buy going on 1.7s, but no more. List is $425 for the standard
kit (which I am running) or $535 for the kit with guide plates and pushrods.
Sam
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