Roller rockers,rail type..are they out there?

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  1. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    I have a friend with a small block ford with press in studs and rail [self alighning] rockers.He would like to upgrade to roller rockers but i can't see to find anyone who makes them.Do they exist?
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    I`ve used roller tips from comp that are like he needs.
     
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    Thanks i'll have to do some searching over on the comp site.
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    I have 'em on mine (roller-tip)...
     
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    Same here, Real Happy with them and I made them adjustible by using a set of 5/16" Poly-Locks from Mr Gasket. I believe they are listed for a Pontiac:burnout:
     
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    What brand or brands are you guys useing are they comp cams?
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    Mine are Comp also.....
     
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    Yep comp. I think there called magnum roller tipped. They even have them in 1.7 ratio thets what I just used on my last motor.
     
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    Cool thanks guys
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    Careful, those ebay ads are for non-rail rockers. Good price though.
     
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    Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P
    those rockers are a joke... they don't work worth a jack... don't waist your money...

    IMO for a few more dollars go get some cranes or some real roller rockers with real bearings.
     
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    'Must be why COMP Cams is one of the top valvetrain component companies in the world.

    Sure, those rockers are not as good as full roller rockers, but they are better than stock-type stamped steel rockers...
     

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