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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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Cam lift and Rocker Ratio

What is the rocker ratio on the Evos? Im trying to figure out lift at the VALVE. For instance the Cosworth M3 intake cam has a lift of 11.6mm witch is .456 in inches...so if the rocker is a 1.5 ratio then .456 X 1.5 = .685 lift at the head? Or is the 1.5 already configured into the spec .465/11.6mm at the head?
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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Cam companies usually spec their lifts as valve lift already factoring in the rocker ratio.
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Thats what I figured...thanks
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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oem rocker ratio is 1.73:1

advertised valve lift is figured in using the ratio of the rocker, since the rocker helps to open the valve.

to figure lift of a particular cam, measure the tall portion of the cam lobe, subtract the narrowest portion of the cam lobe (base circle) = cam lift * rocker ratio = valve lift....minus any lash, which can vary due to cam maker & cams that are hydraulic or use mechanical adjusters
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 02:33 AM
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Thanks Amigo..I was just wanting lift at the head. Wanted to see what the number was...Im a domestic fella so I want to know what LIFT my M3s were 456 doesnt seem like that much...but it probably is considering the motor size
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbo Kyle
Thanks Amigo..456 doesnt seem like that much...but it probably is considering the motor size
the difference comes from opening 2 intake / exh valves vs. 1 of each!
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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^ haha did think about that
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