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Will these rockers work and are they any good??

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Old Jul 16, 2001 | 09:52 PM
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Will these rockers work and are they any good??

I was thinking about getting the Blazer Aluminum Roller Rockers that are 1.5 ratio for 3/8 stud. I don't need self aligning because my AFR heads have guideplates, but will I have problems with the centerbolt valve covers?? Also does anyone have an opinion on the quality of these rockers??

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Old Jul 17, 2001 | 11:28 AM
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I would not recommend aluminum rockers for the street. They have a nasty habit of fatiguing and breaking in half unexpectedly when they get a few miles on them.

As long as your valve springs and other parts will support it, go for as much lift as you can get. Use 1.6s. A large-inch motor needs as much flow as you can give it.

I'd recommend the Comp steel rollers, IIRC the # is 1302.

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Old Jul 17, 2001 | 05:57 PM
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i like the steel rockers from comp with the needle bearings and roller tip

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Old Jul 17, 2001 | 06:10 PM
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I'm using Crane Gold 1.5s.
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Old Jul 17, 2001 | 09:10 PM
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I'll third the comp rollers, just in case you needed another opinion.
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Old Jul 18, 2001 | 09:04 PM
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Which steel Comp rockers do you use?? Which ones can I use that aren't self aligning but will still work with centerbolt heads?
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