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Topic: Comp Cams Aluminum Rockers
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Bloose
Gearhead Posts: 275
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 11-17-2002 11:20 AM
   
Anyone ever use the Comp Cams Aluminum rockers made for the Ford heads. The ones with adjustable pushrod seats? Good or bad? Should I use stock push rods or do I need something stronger? I now have a 222 .498 cam, these are 1.7 rockers. Thanks,
B-loose
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-17-2002 11:38 AM
They are OK. Comp does not make them. They just package them.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1289
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 11-17-2002 11:40 AM
I just used Comps Magnum roller tips (1.62 self centering) and stock pushrods with a Lunati Bracket II cam kit (230 dur./.512 lift). The mostly stock 289 engine ran great and never let down in 5 yrs and over 100 6000-7000 rpm passes. I think 1.7 alum. rockers and special pushrods are overkill on a cam at that level, but wouldn't hurt. ------------------
1966 Mustang Coupe: Custom glass hood and BIG scoop sits atop a 289 stroked to 331 c.i., Steel crank and girdle, 5.4 H-beams, Forged slugs, ported TFS alum. heads, ported Stealth 8020 intake, CompCams Xtreme Solid Roller, Holley 750 HP, long tubes, 4speed, 9" 3.50 posi, BFG Drag radials..
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MrWesson22
Gearhead Posts: 1209
From: Dacula, GA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 11-17-2002 12:15 PM
I have pro magnums on my engine. My only comparison is stock, but they seem to be high quality pieces. Any opinion on these, Alex?
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Bloose
Gearhead Posts: 275
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 11-17-2002 12:34 PM
Can I use stock pushrods? Who does make them then???BTW, I bought these because they are 1.7 ratio, and I got them for less than the Magnums. Thanks [This message has been edited by Bloose (edited 11-17-2002).]
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-17-2002 01:18 PM
Yes you can use stock push rods. I like the Magnums also. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 1547
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 11-17-2002 01:31 PM
These are made by Dove...I have a set on my engine. They have been on there for around 10 years of 7k rpm abuse, and have never given me any problems. I give them a excellent rating! Good Luck! ------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1289
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 11-17-2002 01:39 PM
The 1.7 rockers will effectively increase the lift to .529" and duration by about 2 degrees. You will need to check for coil bind and make sure the retainers don't hit the seals at full lift. You also need springs that yeild about 115-120 lbs on the seat if you don't already have them.------------------
1966 Mustang Coupe: Custom glass hood and BIG scoop sits atop a 289 stroked to 331 c.i., Steel crank and girdle, 5.4 H-beams, Forged slugs, ported TFS alum. heads, ported Stealth 8020 intake, CompCams Xtreme Solid Roller, Holley 750 HP, long tubes, 4speed, 9" 3.50 posi, BFG Drag radials..
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Bloose
Gearhead Posts: 275
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 11-17-2002 02:39 PM
Thanks for the help guys. Like I said I got what I think is a great deal on them ($125). I am planning to go with the Trick Flow set. They are supposed to be good for .542 lift and fit right on the stock E7 heads. I am pretty sure the spring setup I have would work (not stock) but I want to get rid of the stock 2pc retainers, they scare the heck out of me.Can't wait to get another piece to the winter warm up puzzle. Just need the springs and NOS now. Come on Summer!!! B-loose
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1289
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 11-17-2002 03:24 PM
Sounds like a good plan! Hope the rockers work out for you. ------------------
1966 Mustang Coupe: Custom glass hood and BIG scoop sits atop a 289 stroked to 331 c.i., Steel crank and girdle, 5.4 H-beams, Forged slugs, ported TFS alum. heads, ported Stealth 8020 intake, CompCams Xtreme Solid Roller, Holley 750 HP, long tubes, 4speed, 9" 3.50 posi, BFG Drag radials..
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