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Old 09-28-2011, 11:13 AM
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Default Sky Dynamics High Ratio Rocker Arms

Is anyone using Sky Dynamics High Ratio Rocker Arms on their parallel valve O-360?

http://www.skydynamics.com/HLDRRA.htm

It looks like an easy way to get another 5% out of the engine, but I wonder about valve guide wear.
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Old 09-28-2011, 11:43 AM
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Default RPM during test

Doesn't look like much of a gain at all at the 2700rpm limit. Their 2nd plot was taken at an RPM of 2821.
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Old 09-28-2011, 12:30 PM
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Default Cam?

Will the camshaft take the extra stress?
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