what are the best rockers available?
07-14-2002, 08:05 PM
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what are the best rockers available?
seems like rocker failure is pretty common. for those that have had this, what kind have you replaced them with?
07-14-2002, 08:17 PM
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Burning Brakes
Re: what are the best rockers available? (robsvette)
If mine ever fail,I will replace them with Jesel sportsman series rockers......$700 and they are available in different ratios.and the best part is that they are ADJUSTABLE!!!
Tom
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07-14-2002, 09:48 PM
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Re: what are the best rockers available? (SR71)
I can't imagine rockers breaking on a regular basis. We run 7200rpm non stop, and I have never had one fail. However, when I do, I will also go to Jesel.
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07-14-2002, 09:53 PM
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Re: what are the best rockers available? (SR71)
If mine ever fail,I will replace them with Jesel sportsman series rockers......$700 and they are available in different ratios.and the best part is that they are ADJUSTABLE!!!
Tom
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I agree that the Jesels are GREAT rockers.. I have a set myself... However, the $700 version are NOT adjustable, the adjustable ones cost nearly double....
Just an FYI.. absolutely no flame intended!!!!!!!!!
07-14-2002, 10:22 PM
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Re: what are the best rockers available? (nevrenuf)
I agree that the Jesels are GREAT rockers.. I have a set myself... However, the $700 version are NOT adjustable, the adjustable ones cost nearly double....
Just an FYI.. absolutely no flame intended!!!!!!!!!
Just an FYI.. absolutely no flame intended!!!!!!!!!
07-15-2002, 09:13 AM
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Re: what are the best rockers available? (howardl)
Rockers are not a common point of failure on an LS1/LS6 in my opinion and are FAR from a necessity.. I have only read about one failure on here that ended up in a dropped valve. Most of the time the rockers are not switched unless the adjustability is needed for a solid roller setup.
07-15-2002, 06:10 PM
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Re: what are the best rockers available? (cjones)
Do the Jesels (the cheaper version) require machining of the valve covers?
07-15-2002, 07:01 PM
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Re: what are the best rockers available? (MattG)
Matt, I've seen the needle bearings/rockers fail in more than a few cam and heads/cam cars than I'd like to. Most dont know it until they do an oil change. Not saying its a common issue, but enough to be aware of. The bearings and parts end up in the oil pan.
07-15-2002, 07:18 PM
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Team Owner
Re: what are the best rockers available? (robsvette)
While searching for HP and also knowing I would slap on a SC/HC or stroker motor... I installed the Crane 1.8 Full roller rockers. West coast has them on thier website for a refference... Other places (I hear) sell them for less... ;)
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