hey, i bought a set of RKE 1.6 roller rockers off of a friend, and i need to know what pushrods and guideplates ill need for the install, also, any other parts that im over looking. thanks.

 

sean I can't seem to find the RKE on summit but if you could find them or the guide plates that are compatible etc... here's my idea.


On the right margin on summit there's a box that says suggested parts. You'll see guide plates etc... Check that out. These are probably not the right ones but it gives you the idea.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...B&autoview=sku

 

yeah, i checked out summit for RKE to do exactly what you did, but couldnt find it either.. judging from that parts list i got it right, with just needing guide plates and pushrods (plus gaskets, but we all knew that )

so basically, i just need to know the measurements for the rods and which plates i need.. btw, the info for the RRs is at www.catpep.com .. i cant post a direct link, cause of the way the sites setup, so youd have to search for chevy aluminized roller rockers on the dropdown... heres the info anyway...

RKE-350B1.6

GM262/305/350/400

Al. Rocker, R1.6, 7/16" stud, 16pcs/set, 55-87

135

 

Here's what you do. You call up summit telling them what you have, and ask them what can I buy from you that's compatible, the guide plates, rods etc....

That's what I'd do man. Cause I'm lost. That's why I plan on just buying everything out right from summit, they supply you with everything all in one shot.

Anyways I'm sure they'll be able to help you out, as long as you show that your a customer and not using them as a dictionary lol.

 

cool, i guess ill just do that then

 

Those rockers are garbage, hope your cheap rockers don't cost you a motor.
Far as guideplates "right" would be Isky adjustables but GM Performance Parts are good enough. The usual Comp and Crane stuff is just plain wrong very poor alignment.

If your car is a 94-95 the stock pushrods should be hardened and fine for use with guideplates.

 

it is a 95... whats wrong with these rockers??

 

Well I know one guy that lost a motor to their bad SA design on the SA versions, slipped off the rocker and shed some aluminum which found it's way to a bearing.

I tried a set of 1.65 to squeeze a tiny bit more out of a setup and they measured 1.6 and CAT did not care when I contacted them hoping for a refund. They sell junk, they know they are selling junk and frankly don't seem to care.

I had good results with ProForm rockers and comparing them side by side they are clearly better made but still a quite cheap alternative.

 

so it sounds like the general consensus is, ebay these guys and get a full set from summit?

sounds fair enough, i guess...

did you end up still using 1.65s?

 

second opinions?