The 1.7s require you to either a) knock out the oil baffles in the stock
valve covers,
or b) get a set of Mopar Perforamance Valve Covers (which look a lot
better).
The 318 and 360 covers are the same.
Sam '00 RT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of fawcett@uism.bu.edu
> Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 5:08 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Crower 1.7 Roller Rocker Arms
>
>
> Hi Sam,
>
> I've been thinking about getting a set of these but I don't know
> if the 1.7:1's
> will fit under the stock 318 valve covers... Are the valve
> covers the same for
> the 318 and 360? That would certainly answer the question.
> Thanks.
> Tom
>
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> Subject: DML: Crower 1.7 Roller Rocker Arms
> Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
> Date: 2/22/00 9:22 PM
>
>
> I purchased a set of these for my '00 RT last Friday, and had them
> installed on Sunday.
>
> So far, the trucks pulls much better in the 3000-4200 rpm range.
>
> I haven't dyno'd the truck to get the numbers vs. stock
> (though I have Mopar Headers & Gen II intake on now too),
> but these numbers will be a good idea for someone else looking to
> do these commons mods.
>
> I live in San Diego, about 20 minutes from Crower. I asked them
> about a group purchase, and was able to get a pretty good price on
> an order of 20 sets. I paid roughly $450 with tax, but with an order
> of 20 sets, the price would drop to somewhere around $350 with tax
> each (out of state, no tax).
>
> I've posted this to the RT Club/Registry page too, so people can
> get a good price if we jump on it and get at least 20 orders.
>
> Installation, WAY easy. I am putting together a 'HOW TO' for
> installation
> following exactly what was done to my truck. I watched the install,
> helped a little, and learned a lot. The installation can be done by
> most anyone with a little bit of help from a 2nd person, and a few basic
> tools. A torque wrench is recommended for one part of the installation,
> which
> can be borrowed from someone you know in most cases.
>
> So far the performance increase isn't 100% apparent yet, nor is
> the mileage
> increase. Once the weather gets a little better here in San Diego, and I
> can get 3-4 days of driving to work and back down in normal
> fashion, I know
> the mpg will increase at least 1 mpg (which is HUGE for me).
>
> If interested, let me know as I have 2-3 people already interested in
> getting
> the kit. This kit is for 0-5500 rpm applications, and requires no guide
> plates
> or longer push rods. For applications above that, you need the
> xxxxPK kit
> which includes
> guide plates and longer push rods, but is about $125-$150 more money.
> Realistically,
> I don't see many people running above 5500 rpm with the stock cam.
>
> Sam '00 RT
>
>
>
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