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Bloose
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posted 11-17-2002 11:20 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Bloose   Click Here to Email Bloose     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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,
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Moneymaker
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posted 11-17-2002 11:38 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
They are OK. Comp does not make them. They just package them.

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bluestreek
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posted 11-17-2002 11:40 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for bluestreek   Click Here to Email bluestreek     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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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
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posted 11-17-2002 12:15 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for MrWesson22   Click Here to Email MrWesson22     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 11-17-2002 12:34 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Bloose   Click Here to Email Bloose     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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

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Moneymaker
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posted 11-17-2002 01:18 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yes you can use stock push rods. I like the Magnums also.

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Alex Denysenko
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n2oMike
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posted 11-17-2002 01:31 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for n2oMike   Click Here to Email n2oMike     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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!

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Mike Burch
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bluestreek
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posted 11-17-2002 01:39 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for bluestreek   Click Here to Email bluestreek     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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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
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posted 11-17-2002 02:39 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Bloose   Click Here to Email Bloose     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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!!!

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bluestreek
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posted 11-17-2002 03:24 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for bluestreek   Click Here to Email bluestreek     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Sounds like a good plan! Hope the rockers work out for you.

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