New Rockers for H & C Install?
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Staging Lane
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New Rockers for H & C Install? Hello everyone. I've lurked here from time to time over the years since I got my LS1 ('99Z), but I wanted to ask for some input so now Im official 
This is finally the year when I get to put some goodies on/in the engine
Im putting on a set of TEA 5.3 Stage 1.5 heads. TEA recommended an FM cam (to be determined once I speak to Allen), but I think it's going to be an F4-112 (226"/226" .575"/.575" 112LSA ).
When I spoke to the shop that's going to do the work and tuning, I asked about the rockers. I thought I would just be able to reuse the stockers but I was advised against that due to the car having 83,000 miles.
I'm not looking to spend a lot of cash on rockers because I hadnt really figured those into the picture.
I want to do the right thing, so I'm willing to spend a little. What would you recommend I do?
Thanks for the input!
This is finally the year when I get to put some goodies on/in the engine
Im putting on a set of TEA 5.3 Stage 1.5 heads. TEA recommended an FM cam (to be determined once I speak to Allen), but I think it's going to be an F4-112 (226"/226" .575"/.575" 112LSA ).
When I spoke to the shop that's going to do the work and tuning, I asked about the rockers. I thought I would just be able to reuse the stockers but I was advised against that due to the car having 83,000 miles.
I'm not looking to spend a lot of cash on rockers because I hadnt really figured those into the picture.
I want to do the right thing, so I'm willing to spend a little. What would you recommend I do?
Thanks for the input!
Harlan Sharpe non adjustable rockers are going to be the cheapest alternative to a stock rocker at the present time. They can be had for $300-$350 for a set depending on the vendor.
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Staging Lane
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Ok, Harlan Sharpe non adjustable....Thanks
That was one name that was mentioned by the install shop. Theyre pretty new on the scene though right? I want to make sure I try and go with something that has a good track record (work good / no issues). Anybody using them? Where'd you get them?
That was one name that was mentioned by the install shop. Theyre pretty new on the scene though right? I want to make sure I try and go with something that has a good track record (work good / no issues). Anybody using them? Where'd you get them?
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Harland Sharpe has been around for a long time. Not on the LS1 side, but on the old school side. They are typically viewed as bottom of the barrel junk, but I haven't seen their LS1 product.
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Here's an example of what not to buy. 
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/154994-finally-got-rest-my-valvetrain-pics.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/154994-finally-got-rest-my-valvetrain-pics.html
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Originally Posted by Fastt Gunn
Hmmmm, ok....
Why wouldnt I just get a new set of stockers then?
Why wouldnt I just get a new set of stockers then?
Originally Posted by Fastt Gunn
Let's assume Im willing to spend a few hundred...
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Just to clarify my statement. Harland Sharpe has a reputation as a junk rocker in the old school arena. At least in that arena, they aren't a rocker I'd spend good money on. Inexpensive, yes. Good, no.
As far as their LS1 rockers, I don't know. I haven't used them or even seen them.
As far as their LS1 rockers, I don't know. I haven't used them or even seen them.
Looks like we were both wrong on the spelling. Look and judge for yourself.
http://www.harlandsharp.com/
http://www.harlandsharp.com/
I sent you a pm. Basically if you wanted to drop 350 plus shipping on harland sharps, then thats fine. My dad put them on his car. But if you want to save some money, then low mileage stock ones are the way to go. I was actually surprised at how well they look when we took them off. They have only 5,000 miles on them. If you want, they are yours for $65 shipped
Thanks
Adam
Thanks
Adam