roller rockers

Mickey Whaley · 12-09-2011, 01:01 PM

What is the final rule on rocker arms, anybody know???

Jeff Teuton · 12-09-2011, 06:30 PM

It appears to me, the rockers have to be the same configuration as stock ie; a Mopar small (early) and big block must still run the same shaft configuration, but the needle bearing roller tip rockers are allowed, must be same ratio as blueprint specs. I don't think NHRA intent is to allow machining the top of the head for T & D, Jessel, or such. I think the intent is a stud mount must still be a stud mount, a shaft must remain a stock shaft location. Some people will be affected in that the specs might call for a 1.5, and of course there are usually no numbers on the stamped steel or ductile iron(Mopar), and almost all of the aftermarket has the ratio on them. Might affect camshaft etc, and is very easy to look at by Tech Inspectors. That is what got me pitched earlier. Cam checked, but the specs say 1.6 and I had 1.65 and I went home. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Jim Wahl · 12-09-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

It appears to me, the rockers have to be the same configuration as stock ie; a Mopar small (early) and big block must still run the same shaft configuration, but the needle bearing roller tip rockers are allowed, must be same ratio as blueprint specs. I don't think NHRA intent is to allow machining the top of the head for T & D, Jessel, or such. I think the intent is a stud mount must still be a stud mount, a shaft must remain a stock shaft location. Some people will be affected in that the specs might call for a 1.5, and of course there are usually no numbers on the stamped steel or ductile iron(Mopar), and almost all of the aftermarket has the ratio on them. Might affect camshaft etc, and is very easy to look at by Tech Inspectors. That is what got me pitched earlier. Cam checked, but the specs say 1.6 and I had 1.65 and I went home. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

I spoke with Mr. Gracia at PRI and what Jeff posted is pretty much it. He told me he had looked at the Harland Sharp rockers and approved them. Yellow Terra Rockers submitted a set while at the show. Apparently almost any rocker, aluminum, steel, needle bearing, sleeved or whatever kind of roller tip is ok as long as it will directly replace the stock rocker with no machining and check at stock ratio spec. MoPars must use and fit stock shafts for example. Jim

Mike Fuller · 12-09-2011, 08:27 PM

Thanks Jim!

Jeff Lee · 12-09-2011, 08:36 PM

Bought mine from Comp Cams today!

Paul Merolla · 12-10-2011, 03:42 AM

Wow. My stuff just became fully obsolete. And it hasn't seen the track yet...yay. Keep it up, guys.

Dean3870 · 12-10-2011, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Merolla

Wow. My stuff just became fully obsolete. And it hasn't seen the track yet...yay. Keep it up, guys.

x2

Pedigo Perf · 12-10-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Merolla

Wow. My stuff just became fully obsolete. And it hasn't seen the track yet...yay. Keep it up, guys.

If it isn't a 2010 or later model car the whole thing was obsolete anyway. Still capable of having a lot of fun and even getting a Wally though.

danny waters sr · 12-10-2011, 12:12 PM

Who's rockers will pay ?
When IHRA did this Harland Sharp came on to pay....

Alan Roehrich · 12-11-2011, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey Whaley

What is the final rule on rocker arms, anybody know???

Clarified rule to be posted as early as next week. Well, what they call a "rule".

12-09-2011, 01:01 PM	#1
Mickey Whaley VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: roller rockers What is the final rule on rocker arms, anybody know???

12-09-2011, 06:30 PM	#2
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: roller rockers It appears to me, the rockers have to be the same configuration as stock ie; a Mopar small (early) and big block must still run the same shaft configuration, but the needle bearing roller tip rockers are allowed, must be same ratio as blueprint specs. I don't think NHRA intent is to allow machining the top of the head for T & D, Jessel, or such. I think the intent is a stud mount must still be a stud mount, a shaft must remain a stock shaft location. Some people will be affected in that the specs might call for a 1.5, and of course there are usually no numbers on the stamped steel or ductile iron(Mopar), and almost all of the aftermarket has the ratio on them. Might affect camshaft etc, and is very easy to look at by Tech Inspectors. That is what got me pitched earlier. Cam checked, but the specs say 1.6 and I had 1.65 and I went home. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK Last edited by Jeff Teuton; 12-09-2011 at 06:32 PM. Reason: More

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Paul Merolla Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 610 Likes: 242 Liked 293 Times in 65 Posts	Re: roller rockers Wow. My stuff just became fully obsolete. And it hasn't seen the track yet...yay. Keep it up, guys.

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danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: roller rockers Who's rockers will pay ? When IHRA did this Harland Sharp came on to pay.... __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"