Hi everyone! I am rebuilding a 1949 Olds 303 for use in my hot rod. The engine I am rebuilding apparently had 1.8 rockers on one side, and 1.5 rockers on the other!! Obviously I don't want to do that. Does anyone have either a 1.5 setup or a 1.8 setup that they would sell, or trade? Perfect for me would be to trade the 1.8 for a 1.5 even steven, but I am open to any suggestions. thanks, Jack
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/index.php?threads/561711/ Some info here might help. What are you using for a cam?
So you could run either the stock 1.5 ratio or use the 1.8 for a slight bump in performance. Probably not a good idea to split them between intake and exhaust, that's too much of a difference in ratios. Check the piston to valve clearance anyway, especially if you're using upgraded pistons for more compression.