Magnum rocker question.

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dusterdoug

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Will small block Chevy rockers work? Of course with drilling and tapping the heads for 3/8 studs.

It "appears" that the magnum roller rocker kits are all Chevy stuff, including the stud girdles that some offer.

Thanks!
 
Yep, there are a ton of choices if you change to a 3/8 stud.
 
I know there is a 5/16 to 3/8 conversion stud available, but that just seems like a failure looking for a place to happen.
 
dusterdoug said:
I know there is a 5/16 to 3/8 conversion stud available, but that just seems like a failure looking for a place to happen.
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I wouldn't worry, Oldsmobiles use 'em, i've got a 455 out there runnin' on the street w/over .600" lift & Harland Sharps 1.6 rockers. Been together since '07, they're built
to do what You need them for...............
 
I just this minute called Jomar and they still make a stud girdle for the Magnum head using the Chevrolet rockers. It will fit the Edelbrock Magnum head also. Jomar part number 1190.
 
Killer6 said:
I wouldn't worry, Oldsmobiles use 'em, i've got a 455 out there runnin' on the street w/over .600" lift & Harland Sharps 1.6 rockers. Been together since '07, they're built
to do what You need them for...............
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Very interesting. What are your spring pressures?
 
Can't recall off the top of My head, I do remember they were Engles Duals, no dampers installed @ 2.0", I'll look around for my notes later...........

EDIT; 1.75" installed ht.
 
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I have a nice gently used set of comp 3/8 rockers if you need them.
 
That's pretty close to to my springs, 125/310. Interesting...

What do y'all think is the limit of the OE magnum rocker if anchored with a stud rather than a bolt?
 
limit of what? changes in parts sometimes require adjustments in rocker system. adjustable stud system? what lifters?
 
Lol...scratch that question. Stock rockers won't work with what I want to do.
 
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