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Old 02-18-2017, 11:17 PM   #39
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Originally Posted by Tokay444 View Post
It looks like the exhaust side rocker, so there isn't even any boost trying to force the valve open, not that you could ever make enough to overcome the spring anyway. That being said, all boost is going to do is push the valves into the seats. No added stress at the rocker.
Mmmm... actually the stress at the rocker is felt in reaction to the valve spring. If combustion chamber pressure works to keep the valve shut, then the greater the pressure the more force there is required to open it. I think it does a little but not nearly enough for it to be a showstopper.
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