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67Lemons 11-04-2025 09:18 AM

Budget build rocker arms
 
I’m working on a budget built 455 and need new rocker arms since I somehow misplaced the original set. Trying to avoid PRW and not spend $435 for a new set of Harland Sharp’s what are my options? It’s a street motor with an 041 cam so I can do a set of 1.5 or 1.6’s, just need to clearance the heads so there’s no rubbing with the tool from Spotts if necessary.

78w72 11-04-2025 09:31 AM

Find used stockers for this type of build.

performerrpm 11-04-2025 10:47 AM

you could go the route of roller tip rockers, or shop around marketplace for a deal.

ANDYA 11-04-2025 11:25 AM

Comp Cams roller tip rockers are a good compromise. I ‘ve used them in two engines with no problems.

Formulas 11-04-2025 11:55 AM

I could provide a good used stock set for shipping but would have to verify how many i have before commitment..

AG 11-04-2025 03:55 PM

I have CC magnum roller tip rockers NIB 1.65 ratio if interested.

67Lemons 11-04-2025 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ANDYA (Post 6589732)
Comp Cams roller tip rockers are a good compromise. I ‘ve used them in two engines with no problems.

Everyone scared me away from the set that I had so I sold them, too many complaints of “blue balls”

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Originally Posted by performerrpm (Post 6589730)
you could go the route of roller tip rockers, or shop around marketplace for a deal.

I’ve kept my eyes peeled for a deal but haven’t seen a set of aluminum Crane’s or HS’s not that a set is really needed for this build but I’d grab them if I found them.

b-man 11-04-2025 11:05 PM

Black Friday sales are coming up soon.

Buy nice new HS rockers in your preferred ratio.

It only hurts for a little while.

It’s either that or take a chance on someone’s old half-worn out used roller rockers.

A solid valvetrain makes for a reliable engine, you won’t regret it.

performerrpm 11-04-2025 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67Lemons (Post 6589809)
Everyone scared me away from the set that I had so I sold them, too many complaints of “blue balls”



I’ve kept my eyes peeled for a deal but haven’t seen a set of aluminum Crane’s or HS’s not that a set is really needed for this build but I’d grab them if I found them.

check amazon this time a year....i got a open box return on hs 1.65s last year for 125.00.....i also snagged a lunati voodoo 713 roller cam off there on clearence for a little over 200 or so

sdbob 11-04-2025 11:45 PM

I snagged a 041and Hyd lifters and HS RRockers by chance talking to friends. Got another 041 and hyd lifters slightly used. Both under 150.00

jerry455 11-05-2025 04:02 PM

I and a few other friends are using PRW Pro Series rockers, and they are doing great. My buddy who built my Pontiac, another Pontiac, 2 Fords, and a BB Chevy are all happy with them.

grandam1979 11-05-2025 04:37 PM

If you decide to go with stock rockers let me know I have a couple sets of 1.5 I would part with a set.


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