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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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i am installing the MS3 cam i was wondering if i should also install rockers?
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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any one who installed this would be nice
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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No, there is no need for rockers. Most of them cause problems with valve float, and th estockers have been proven in many 600+ rwhp applcations.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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There is no need for new rockers. You may want to send them out to harland sharp to get the bearings replaced (problem sometimes with needle bearings) Other than that you should be fine. I've got stock rockers with 3 different cams and 108k miles. No problems yet *knock on wood*
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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You could benefit from new rockers but they by no means have to be replaced.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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ight cool because i am broke now. one other question is do i need lifters? i ordered the cam pacage but it doesnt come with lifters
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I think that you would be fine on the stockers.
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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what about lifters?
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I think that you would be fine on the stockers.
I meant that about your lifters. I should have clarified better.
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 09:53 AM
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If youre pulling the heads, think about replacing with some stock style lifters like the OEM's, comp 850's, or mellings. If the heads are staying on, dont worry about it. Also, as for the rockers, you can always get nasty nate to put his stock bearing retainers on your stockers so they dont eventually spill the needle bearings. No need for a stronger rocker body.
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by GuitsBoy
If youre pulling the heads, think about replacing with some stock style lifters like the OEM's, comp 850's, or mellings. If the heads are staying on, dont worry about it. Also, as for the rockers, you can always get nasty nate to put his stock bearing retainers on your stockers so they dont eventually spill the needle bearings. No need for a stronger rocker body.

who's nasty nate?
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who's nasty nate?
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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who's nasty nate?
Its actually nasty n8, from http://www.nastyperformance.com , a site sponsor.

I think he actually sends the rockers out to harland sharpe to be modified, but his prices are better than sending them direct.
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