Re: V6 vs. V8 was: Best mod that improves MPG?

From: Jason&Sarah (Jpm699@email.msn.com)
Date: Sat Dec 11 1999 - 19:49:59 EST


I did not see anything on thier website which suggested the need for new
springs, or pushrods unless used over 5500RPM's, my redline is at 4700RPM's
so I don't see how it would be safe to rev my engine that high.

Jason

>
>Easier to install (no spring changes or pushrod problems) and the HP gains
>are nominal. Running the Roller Rockers was just a "Safety Factor"
>(personal preference). I looked at the 1.7's but didn't feel like changing
>out the valve springs at this time. (Crower recommends them on the 1.7's
>anyway due to coil bind.)
>
>
>- Bernd
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: V6 vs. V8 was: Best mod that improves MPG?
>
>
>I'm curious, it seems alot of trucks are running 1.6 Roller Rockers on that
>website, why not the 1.7 Roller Rockers, More HP afterall?
>
>Jason
>
>
>>
>>http://surf.to/DragTruk
>>
>>Third one down.
>>
>>- Bernd
>>
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