.1" offset rockers on cammed LT1? Valvetrain guys come in.

[QC97Z]

Hey guys-

I just picked up a set of rockers for my hot rod build for quite a steal, but I'm unsure of how the geometry is going to work out. I didn't realize this possible issue until I already had them "in the bag".
They're Scorpion 1.6 rockers, 7/16" stud, .1" offset. The motor (LT1) is a cam only build, stock heads/stock block (original, never been cracked open). I don't have pushrods, springs/retainers/locks yet. I do have ARP 7/16" studs and Trick Flow 5/16" guideplates.
Cam specs are 224/236 .565/.565 110 LSA.
I've been doing a bit of reading, and it seems that there are some guys with .15" offset rockers that aren't having any issues. Conversely, there are some claiming that this is a huge mistake. It almost seems like a matter of opinion when dealing with a small offset.
What are the potential issues for this? What do I need to look out for?
Thanks-
-Brett-

[QC97Z]

Nobody?

[z28cam70]

get a hold of Pro-jection Eng he is a sponsor on this forum i believe he goes by wicked z on other forums he has a lot of knowledge in this area. you can also try calling him his cell # is (909) 477-1466

[95ImpySS]

I wouldn't throw his cell number out in public like that man.

[z28cam70]

he posted it on this forum himself and that is his business phone number as well

[QC97Z]

Thanks for the contact, but he's also a dealer of parts from what I gather. I really wouldn't feel comfortable asking someone for advice/information on parts that I didn't buy from them. It's just not good business.

[QC97Z]

A little help? Anyone?

[95ImpySS]

How do they look on the heads. With guide plates and proper length pushrods installed? IIRC the last few builds we did with the TFS 21* guide plates had half the rockers angled a bit. The valve stem was off centered of the rocker arm roller tip. No problems to report. I did have to grind the bottom of the "U" where the push rod rides on 2 builds. Both builds had very very milled heads.

[QC97Z]

Well, I'm still waiting on the rockers to come in (still in shipment). I'm using stock heads. I've heard that using these on aftermarket heads usually works alright, due to a slightly different configuration than stock. I have a comp pushrod length checker, I might one rocker/pushrod setup to see how it works first. But I've already got my eyes on another set of non-offset rockers also, just in case.

[Twisted Z]

I used Jegs aluminum off sets on mine

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Products/555/20111/10002/-1?parentProductId=751062

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/22158_107377385943567_100000139192177_187959_37958 11_n.jpg

[QC97Z]

I ended up getting a kick-ass deal on a set of crane golds on Ebay. They're in great shape, lightly used, for $112.50 + ship!

Offset scorpions are now for sale, for the same price I got them for. Brand new in the box, for $145 shipped.