Roller Rockers for Solid Roller 370 w/LS3 heads
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Roller Rockers for Solid Roller 370 w/LS3 heads really tossing around the idea of going with a solid roller cam in my 370 this time around. I like the stability and ease of hydraulic, but its time to move up in the world. Looking for a set of adjustable rockers for LS3 heads that won't break the bank. Also, any insight on reasonably priced lifters wont hurt my feelings either. of course, I'm not expecting to get out of this without spending more than a hydraulic setup, but i cant justify spending 1k on rocker arms alone.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
The lowest priced ones I've seen that I would trust are the T&D rockers for $1200 which are the same as the Comp Cams. Jesel has a new SS series that's adjustable but they're $1400+. Which ones did you find for $1k? I haven't seen too many available for the LS3/L92 heads.
How high are you planing on spinning this motor? With a good hydraulic setup you can spin your motor 7500+rpm. I have my rev limiter set at 7200 but with my setup I am sure I could spin it to 7400-7500 with no issues.
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Looking to set my rev limiter at 7500 and shift around 7200. As of now I have stock ls3 heads and a ported ls3 intake. No reason to spin it above their capabilities. However, I know a hydraulic setup will do what I want, but I plan in the future to add a better set of heads and intake.
Looking to set my rev limiter at 7500 and shift around 7200. As of now I have stock ls3 heads and a ported ls3 intake. No reason to spin it above their capabilities. However, I know a hydraulic setup will do what I want, but I plan in the future to add a better set of heads and intake.
If you are going to go with a super Vic and a 4 hole 4150 then I can see the need of a solid roller setup because then you are going to need it.
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Verdad Gallardo Yeah, I don't think you will ever need a solid setup due to the factory style intake. It holds the engine back a little and you won't see those crazy rpms unless you go with a Vic intake
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As I posted earlier, I do plan to upgrade in the future. I was thinking along the lines of getting the valve train done in advance, that way in the future, it's as simple as an intake and cam swap, not heads, intake lifters and all that stuff.
A victor intake and a 4150 4 hole are not out of The question, just k question to be answered at a later time.
A victor intake and a 4150 4 hole are not out of The question, just k question to be answered at a later time.
really tossing around the idea of going with a solid roller cam in my 370 this time around. I like the stability and ease of hydraulic, but its time to move up in the world. Looking for a set of adjustable rockers for LS3 heads that won't break the bank. Also, any insight on reasonably priced lifters wont hurt my feelings either. of course, I'm not expecting to get out of this without spending more than a hydraulic setup, but i cant justify spending 1k on rocker arms alone.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
The T&D's I received had such horrible geometry that the pushrod moving 3/8 of an inch towards the intake thru ought the arc. Eric @ HKE has had this same problem but also said they have rectified it. They would not refund the $$ because they said it was a custom order. I'll take some pics of my valve train when I get home tonight and post up my rockers. It's not pretty or cheap though.
The T&D's I received had such horrible geometry that the pushrod moving 3/8 of an inch towards the intake thru ought the arc. Eric @ HKE has had this same problem but also said they have rectified it. They would not refund the $$ because they said it was a custom order. I'll take some pics of my valve train when I get home tonight and post up my rockers. It's not pretty or cheap though.
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anyone have any experience with these?
http://www.compcams.com/catalog/COMP...g_2011_324.pdf
16765-KIT
looks like I can pick them up for right around 500 bucks.
http://www.compcams.com/catalog/COMP...g_2011_324.pdf
16765-KIT
looks like I can pick them up for right around 500 bucks.
anyone have any experience with these?
http://www.compcams.com/catalog/COMP...g_2011_324.pdf
16765-KIT
looks like I can pick them up for right around 500 bucks.
http://www.compcams.com/catalog/COMP...g_2011_324.pdf
16765-KIT
looks like I can pick them up for right around 500 bucks.
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not sure, none of the sponsors seem to sell them, and Jegs and Summit both have them, but its showing they wont ship out for a week or so. and according to comp's website, they are fairly new. Not sure if i like the fact they are 1.8's. On the plus side, I can run a smaller cam which in turn will be easier on the valvetrain south of the rockers, however on the negative, it puts more nose weight on the rocker itself. I also not sure about them being stud mounted, thinking that might raise some reliability issues...However, they are the first fully adjustable, full roller rocker assemblies for an LS3/L92 style heads that dont cost over 1k....
I think even if i do decide to stick with a hydraulic setup, I might still throw the money at these.
Would these still require periodic lash checks/adjustments with hydraulic lifters? I'm thinking no because this setup is near identical to SBC stock rockers that dont need any adjusting/checking once installed.
I think even if i do decide to stick with a hydraulic setup, I might still throw the money at these.
Would these still require periodic lash checks/adjustments with hydraulic lifters? I'm thinking no because this setup is near identical to SBC stock rockers that dont need any adjusting/checking once installed.
Nah, if you stick with the hydraulic setup it will be maintenance free with those rockers but it will be an adjustable setup just like and old SBC.
Might be kind of a bitch adjusting them because you will be able to only touch so much of the pushrod with the guideplates and the head of the rocker in the way.
Might be kind of a bitch adjusting them because you will be able to only touch so much of the pushrod with the guideplates and the head of the rocker in the way.