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| − | ==Overview==
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| − | There are several types of rocker arms. Regardless of the type, the job of a rocker arm is to transmit the action from the lifter and pushrod following the cam lobe to the valve.
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| − | ==Types==
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| − | ===Stamped steel===
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| − | A mainstay of OEM engines. They're cheap to produce and perform adequately, although in serious competition and high performance applications they leave a lot to be desired. The ratio is often less than advertised, the ball pivot like used by Chevy and Pontiac are prone to wear and friction.
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| − | ===Roller tip===
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| − | The roller tip only rockers are mostly a gimmick. Their only real advantage comes not from the roller tip, but from the more accurate ratio- stock stamped steel rockers have less than advertised ratios in many cases.
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| − | ===Roller trunnion===
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| − | Chevy Gen 3 and 4 engines use a roller trunnion without a roller tip. These rockers are very efficient and represent the state of the art as far as OEM rocker arms go. These rockers can be upgraded with a replacement trunnion bearing assembly and are then good for high performance use beyond what the stock bearings could take.
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| − | [[File:LS7 stock rocker arms.jpg]] <br style="clear:both"/>
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| − | ===Full roller===
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| − | Aftermarket rockers are available as full roller (tip and trunnion). The benefits are less friction and less oil needed to lubricate them.
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| − | ===Self aligning vs. non self aligning===
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| − | [[File:SA vs non sa rockers.jpg]]
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