Roller Rockers - Best by Test
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Roller Rockers - Best by Test
87/L98
I know there has been quite a bunch of tests by you guys concerning which has come out the best.... I know there 1.6 roller rockers, so which has come out on top...
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vinnies87
I know there has been quite a bunch of tests by you guys concerning which has come out the best.... I know there 1.6 roller rockers, so which has come out on top...
thanks
vinnies87
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Originally Posted by vinnies87
I know there has been quite a bunch of tests by you guys concerning which has come out the best.... I know there 1.6 roller rockers, so which has come out on top...
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Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
What is it, in your mind, that makes one "the best', or better than another?
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BEST depends on your application, race or street? The Comp Cams roller tip rockers are fine for a street motor. If you are going to race you need a full roller fulcrum rocker. The Comp Cams fulcrum rockers can't take the heat. When I tried them in a race motor they fried in a few laps. The fulcrums and studs were blued from over heating. Took them out ASAP. 
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Originally Posted by vinnies87
Well, Stock engine, and want to upgrade the rockers, and not know which would be the best ones to go with, considering the 350 is stock on the heads (alum) and thats all i want to replace at this time. Besides i'm just starting to learn about this part of the engine.
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Originally Posted by Vetracr
BEST depends on your application, race or street? The Comp Cams roller tip rockers are fine for a street motor. If you are going to race you need a full roller fulcrum rocker. The Comp Cams fulcrum rockers can't take the heat. When I tried them in a race motor they fried in a few laps. The fulcrums and studs were blued from over heating. Took them out ASAP.
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Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
Maybe I need to rephrase that. What is it about the "BEST" that will be better than the one you don't want to use? What are you looking for? What do you value? Appearence? Price? Strength? Popularity? Name? What is it, in your mind, that makes one better than another?
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Crane 1.6 RR's self aligning(Golds) work absoloutly great. Quiet and easy to install and adjust! Very happy with their product and would not change from them to another what so ever!
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Originally Posted by madmatt9471
Crane 1.6 RR's self aligning(Golds) work absoloutly great. Quiet and easy to install and adjust! Very happy with their product and would not change from them to another what so ever!
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Thanks thats the info i was looking for...
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Does a happy customer make his selection "The Best"? Comp cams has several different offerings. Harlan Sharp was a pioneer in roller rocker arms, and there are many others with good products available. And speaking of roller rocker arms, do you even want rollers? There are some less expensive, non-roller, and roller tip, only, 1.6:1 rockers available, too. It all goes back to what you are looking for, and what YOU consider to be the attributes of "The Best".
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St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
Does a happy customer make his selection "The Best"? Comp cams has several different offerings. Harlan Sharp was a pioneer in roller rocker arms, and there are many others with good products available. And speaking of roller rocker arms, do you even want rollers? There are some less expensive, non-roller, and roller tip, only, 1.6:1 rockers available, too. It all goes back to what you are looking for, and what YOU consider to be the attributes of "The Best".
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the answer to the best for you is: what level of peace of mind are you willing to purchase. its like insurance, you're only buying odds.
i purchased a more expensive insurance, and its only for the street: cc pro magnum's, non self-aligning, full rollers, 7/16" stud.
overkill? you bet. would i do it again? probably, maybe not.....
i purchased a more expensive insurance, and its only for the street: cc pro magnum's, non self-aligning, full rollers, 7/16" stud.
overkill? you bet. would i do it again? probably, maybe not.....
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St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
I hear ya:
Looks like its the:
Crane Gold CRN-10758-16
Brand: Crane Cams
Product Line: Crane Gold Race Extruded Rocker Arm Kits
Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.6
Rocker Arm Style: Full roller
Stud Size: 3/8 in.
Rocker Arm Material: Aluminum
Self-Aligning: Yes
Rocker Arm Body Style: Narrow
Rocker Arm Nut Style: Polylock
Slot Width (in): 0.600 in.
Maximum Spring Diameter (in): 1.630 in.
Looks like its the:
Crane Gold CRN-10758-16
Brand: Crane Cams
Product Line: Crane Gold Race Extruded Rocker Arm Kits
Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.6
Rocker Arm Style: Full roller
Stud Size: 3/8 in.
Rocker Arm Material: Aluminum
Self-Aligning: Yes
Rocker Arm Body Style: Narrow
Rocker Arm Nut Style: Polylock
Slot Width (in): 0.600 in.
Maximum Spring Diameter (in): 1.630 in.
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I have the Summit roller rockers, they are Scorpions repackaged though...shh don't tell anyone! 
Also, I have CC Magnum roller tips with studs for sale....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1444274
I might be able to split it up, but this would be a really nice boost up for your motor.
Also, I have CC Magnum roller tips with studs for sale....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1444274
I might be able to split it up, but this would be a really nice boost up for your motor.
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Originally Posted by Vetracr
BEST depends on your application, race or street? The Comp Cams roller tip rockers are fine for a street motor. If you are going to race you need a full roller fulcrum rocker. The Comp Cams fulcrum rockers can't take the heat. When I tried them in a race motor they fried in a few laps. The fulcrums and studs were blued from over heating. Took them out ASAP.
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Originally Posted by geezel
Less valve cover mods required with the Crane golds -vs- the Pro Magnums (the Crane golds are narrower).
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I've had both... With the Crane golds it was just removing the drip tabs. When I went to the wider Comp Pro Mags I had to grind each side of the bolt towers as well as crimp the crap out of the breather units on the underside of the valve covers. No big deal really.