RE: Rocker status

From: Sam Parthemer (srp@home.com)
Date: Sun Mar 26 2000 - 02:27:55 EST


YES.. and I verified the perf. difference between rockers/no rockers.

Before 15.018 @ 91.00 mph
After 14.656 @ 93.25 mph....

Sam '00 RT *1.7s*

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Terry Herrin
> Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2000 4:23 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Rocker status
>
>
> "jason nahrgang" <jasonnahrgang@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >What good will new rockers do me? I missed the posts from the
> beginning.
> >How much are they? I might be interested if it's a worthwhile mod.
>
> Roller rockers will have less friction on the drivetrain, causing the
> motor to create a little more power. If you install the 1.7 rollers,
> you will increase the lift ratio over the stock 1.6. With the reduced
> friction and extra lift combined, the increase in power should be
> noticeable. I believe some have reported 20hp at the rear wheels.
> Your mileage may vary. :-)
>
> Terry Herrin
> 99 FR CC R/T
> 14.896 @ 91.11mph
> Wilmington, NC
> http://users.isaac.net/therrin/dakota.html



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