Roller Rocker Question?
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FE "Freakin Expensive"
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Roller Rocker Question?
Well, Guys
Rat..scouder,Gtex, and the other Guru's
I think since I decided to take my time with this build!!
Since I allready have a good running 390 in the truck!!!
I told Rat last week,,I just got My Edelbrock RPM Heads in!!
And Im going with the RPM intake also!! and a DUI. Dizzy!!
Going to use the Heddman long tubes off the other engine!
My 750 Holley with rebuild!! All ARP bolts!! {hold it together}
Windage tray in the pan!! {just for grins}
Should I go the extra mile? with roller timing chain and Rockers?
Rat..scouder,Gtex, and the other Guru's
I think since I decided to take my time with this build!!
Since I allready have a good running 390 in the truck!!!
I told Rat last week,,I just got My Edelbrock RPM Heads in!!
And Im going with the RPM intake also!! and a DUI. Dizzy!!
Going to use the Heddman long tubes off the other engine!
My 750 Holley with rebuild!! All ARP bolts!! {hold it together}
Windage tray in the pan!! {just for grins}
Should I go the extra mile? with roller timing chain and Rockers?
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I think the roller timing chain is a gimme. The Edlebrock was like $60. If you've got it apart and are considering high revving upgrades, the the new timing chain/gears is an easy decision.
As for the roller rockers. That really depends on where you're going with the cam. I went with the Erson complete assemblies. They are around $700 preset for the Edelbrock heads. But, if you get stands and shafts and adjustable rockers, you may spend that much anyway. Of course, for me this is where things got even more expensive. The "Might as well" mind set took over. I figured if I had rollers up top , why not at the bottom, so I went with the hyd. roller setup from crane. When all said and done, the valve train cost me another $1800. Yikes.
You're at the point where it get's even more expensive to pick up more HP.
As for the roller rockers. That really depends on where you're going with the cam. I went with the Erson complete assemblies. They are around $700 preset for the Edelbrock heads. But, if you get stands and shafts and adjustable rockers, you may spend that much anyway. Of course, for me this is where things got even more expensive. The "Might as well" mind set took over. I figured if I had rollers up top , why not at the bottom, so I went with the hyd. roller setup from crane. When all said and done, the valve train cost me another $1800. Yikes.
You're at the point where it get's even more expensive to pick up more HP.
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FE "Freakin Expensive"
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Oh yea..Forgot to mention the 941 and lifters should be in late this week?? Time to start saving again!! LOL!!
I hope this is going to be good enough for a dependable street machine??
I dont know what kind of HP or torque it will make?
But If I can kick that guys *** up the road? with his {Hemi Ram}
It will well be worth it!!! I hate that guy!!!! LOL!! Thanks Guys!!
I hope this is going to be good enough for a dependable street machine??
I dont know what kind of HP or torque it will make?
But If I can kick that guys *** up the road? with his {Hemi Ram}
It will well be worth it!!! I hate that guy!!!! LOL!! Thanks Guys!!
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FE "Freakin Expensive"
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Good Lord Greg!!! $1800..well I guess thats about right? Hell I have$1100 just in the heads I think?
Well another couple of months of eating only grilled cheese?
Russ
Well another couple of months of eating only grilled cheese?
Russ
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$1800 was just, cam, roller lifters, push-rods (custom), Erson Rocker assemblies and matching Crane springs, retainers and clips.
nevermind that I have already replaced the Crane springs for valve float problems and I didn't use the springs that Came with the Edelbrock.
nevermind that I have already replaced the Crane springs for valve float problems and I didn't use the springs that Came with the Edelbrock.
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Can somebody refresh me on the specs for the 941? The question is should he go with the roller rockers. Isn't the 941 a hydraulic flat tappet? If it is, then there would certainly be no harm in going with the rollers, but there might not be much gain. However, if he decides to go with a bigger cam later (like Gtex is gonna do, he he), then he might be as well of to do something like the ersons now, that way his valve train is up to par for anything he throws at it.
The reason I say this is that I initially bought a set of used Harland Sharp rollers and aluminum stands and endstands with HD shafts, then went farther with the cam than I anticipated and ended up buying the Ersons anyway. So now I have a full valvetrain setup that I won't be using. Dollars down the toilet.
Sometimes its better to spend a little more now, than spend it twice.
-Scouder
The reason I say this is that I initially bought a set of used Harland Sharp rollers and aluminum stands and endstands with HD shafts, then went farther with the cam than I anticipated and ended up buying the Ersons anyway. So now I have a full valvetrain setup that I won't be using. Dollars down the toilet.
Sometimes its better to spend a little more now, than spend it twice.
-Scouder
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I think I would probably save my pesos and get a roller setup just because the exhaust lift is getting up there a little.
I'm sure the stock setup would handle it if your RPM is not getting too crazy, but a roller setup with endstands or Ersons might make you sleep easier.
How fast can you afford to go?
-Scouder
I'm sure the stock setup would handle it if your RPM is not getting too crazy, but a roller setup with endstands or Ersons might make you sleep easier.
How fast can you afford to go?
-Scouder
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FE "Freakin Expensive"
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Scouder not to fast!!! I keep seeing more money being put into
this build.. I love HP..but!! I want a good street motor also??
I just would like?? Oh a solid 400 HP or 425.. I dont know if Im
going over kill or not?? But Money is an issue!!
I like most have an ol lady I have to keep happy?? LOL!!
The Kids are all grown!! he-He.. {never happens!!}
I thought maybe a year rebild with about $3000
I might be able to make that kind of HP!! Thanks-Russ!!
this build.. I love HP..but!! I want a good street motor also??
I just would like?? Oh a solid 400 HP or 425.. I dont know if Im
going over kill or not?? But Money is an issue!!
I like most have an ol lady I have to keep happy?? LOL!!
The Kids are all grown!! he-He.. {never happens!!}
I thought maybe a year rebild with about $3000
I might be able to make that kind of HP!! Thanks-Russ!!
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Like I said, I'm sure the stock setup will handle it if your RPMs are not out of sight.
My point was only that you are approaching a "gray area" that would support arguments both ways. If you can afford them, do it. If not, don't. With the combo you have you will likely surpass your HP goals with ease.
Remember, opinions are like belly buttons. Everybody's got one.
-Scouder
My point was only that you are approaching a "gray area" that would support arguments both ways. If you can afford them, do it. If not, don't. With the combo you have you will likely surpass your HP goals with ease.
Remember, opinions are like belly buttons. Everybody's got one.
-Scouder
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FE "Freakin Expensive"
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Scouder!!
The bottom line with me!! is No more than about 5500 to 6000
RPMs on occation.... but just good dependability!!!
And SMOKE!! that Dog Ram!!! LOL!!!
The bottom line with me!! is No more than about 5500 to 6000
RPMs on occation.... but just good dependability!!!
And SMOKE!! that Dog Ram!!! LOL!!!