Which SBC Stainless Roller Rocker?

KURT GROSS · 08-01-2013, 11:25 PM

I am at the point i need to purchase rocker arms and feel i have narrowed it down to three brands and could sure use everyone's opinions. I have a 1971-72 Nova 350/270 with 7/16 studs. The three choices i seem to be leaning towards are:

PRW Pro series Stainless $299.50
COMP Cams Hi-tech Stainless $384.00
Crower Enduro Stainless $526.00

Not familiar with PRW and Crower is sure at the top of the $$ range so my gut tells me COMP.
Also would like to know everyone's pushrod choices (brand and wall thickness) as i would imagine i will need to purchase new also for correct length/geometry.

One final stupid question. I assume i have to run guide plates?

Sorry for all the questions but i am new to Stock and would really like some veteran guidance here.

Thanks!
Kurt

Geerhead55 · 08-01-2013, 11:56 PM

Kurt,,, I've had good luck with the Comp stainless rockers,,, a good investment, I think.
I haven't seen the PRW rockers,, but I've tried one of their stud girdles and I wasn't
too impressed with it. My 2 cents,,, good luck which ever way you go.
Danny Durham

Alan Roehrich · 08-02-2013, 07:33 AM

Comp Cams. Call Tim Cole, you need the new special rocker for Stock Eliminator. Tim will also hook you up with 3/8" guide plates and the correct pushrods. You cannot go wrong with the new stuff Tim and Comp have developed for Stock Eliminator. It was developed with direct involvement with some of the best engine builders in the country. Tim Cole at Comp is the "go to guy" for a lot of us.

Ed Wright · 08-02-2013, 07:52 AM

I used the Comps for years. Very reliable.

Mike Taylor 3601 · 08-02-2013, 08:09 AM

Comp stainless is good rocker.
Mike Taylor 3601

REGGIE WINKLES · 08-02-2013, 11:44 AM

Comp has the "new" 1/2 stud rocker system for the SBC which should work just fine on the stocker engines.

Dave Noll · 08-02-2013, 01:16 PM

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KURT GROSS · 08-02-2013, 11:30 PM

A big thanks for everyone's advice. Very much appreciated.

Alan and Reggie - My Stealy heads already have 7/16 studs. Is 1/2 really needed?

Kurt

SS 230 · 08-03-2013, 08:15 AM

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Alan Roehrich · 08-03-2013, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KURT GROSS

A big thanks for everyone's advice. Very much appreciated.

Alan and Reggie - My Stealy heads already have 7/16 studs. Is 1/2 really needed?

Kurt

The studs are 7/16" on the bottom and 1/2" on the top, no machine work necessary.

You cannot make valvetrain too stiff. The stiffer it is, the more reliable it is and the better it works. Call Tim and talk to him.

08-01-2013, 11:25 PM	#1
KURT GROSS Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Which SBC Stainless Roller Rocker? I am at the point i need to purchase rocker arms and feel i have narrowed it down to three brands and could sure use everyone's opinions. I have a 1971-72 Nova 350/270 with 7/16 studs. The three choices i seem to be leaning towards are: PRW Pro series Stainless $299.50 COMP Cams Hi-tech Stainless $384.00 Crower Enduro Stainless $526.00 Not familiar with PRW and Crower is sure at the top of the $$ range so my gut tells me COMP. Also would like to know everyone's pushrod choices (brand and wall thickness) as i would imagine i will need to purchase new also for correct length/geometry. One final stupid question. I assume i have to run guide plates? Sorry for all the questions but i am new to Stock and would really like some veteran guidance here. Thanks! Kurt __________________ 2001 Division 6 S/ST Champion 2002 Jegs Allstar 2010 Woodburn Dragstrip S/P Track Champion

08-01-2013, 11:56 PM	#2
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Which SBC Stainless Roller Rocker? Kurt,,, I've had good luck with the Comp stainless rockers,,, a good investment, I think. I haven't seen the PRW rockers,, but I've tried one of their stud girdles and I wasn't too impressed with it. My 2 cents,,, good luck which ever way you go. Danny Durham

08-02-2013, 07:33 AM	#3
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,111 Likes: 1,570 Liked 1,814 Times in 413 Posts	Re: Which SBC Stainless Roller Rocker? Comp Cams. Call Tim Cole, you need the new special rocker for Stock Eliminator. Tim will also hook you up with 3/8" guide plates and the correct pushrods. You cannot go wrong with the new stuff Tim and Comp have developed for Stock Eliminator. It was developed with direct involvement with some of the best engine builders in the country. Tim Cole at Comp is the "go to guy" for a lot of us. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

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Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Which SBC Stainless Roller Rocker? I used the Comps for years. Very reliable. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

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Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,371 Likes: 352 Liked 304 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Which SBC Stainless Roller Rocker? Comp stainless is good rocker. Mike Taylor 3601

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REGGIE WINKLES Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Augustine, Fla. Posts: 229 Likes: 569 Liked 39 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Which SBC Stainless Roller Rocker? Comp has the "new" 1/2 stud rocker system for the SBC which should work just fine on the stocker engines. __________________ Reggie Winkles 2650/Stock

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Dave Noll Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Div. 6, Eastern, WA Posts: 709 Likes: 2,671 Liked 238 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Which SBC Stainless Roller Rocker? ... __________________ Dave Noll, EF/S ,?/SA 6526 Last edited by Dave Noll; 10-16-2013 at 05:04 PM.

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KURT GROSS Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which SBC Stainless Roller Rocker? A big thanks for everyone's advice. Very much appreciated. Alan and Reggie - My Stealy heads already have 7/16 studs. Is 1/2 really needed? Kurt __________________ 2001 Division 6 S/ST Champion 2002 Jegs Allstar 2010 Woodburn Dragstrip S/P Track Champion

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