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Old 11-04-2025, 09:18 AM
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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.

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Old 11-04-2025, 09:31 AM
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Find used stockers for this type of build.

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Old 11-04-2025, 10:47 AM
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you could go the route of roller tip rockers, or shop around marketplace for a deal.

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Old 11-04-2025, 11:25 AM
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Comp Cams roller tip rockers are a good compromise. I ‘ve used them in two engines with no problems.

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

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

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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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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.

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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.

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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


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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

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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.

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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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