Nothing much HP wise (even with the 1.7:1)...but added safety if you happen
to "Over-Rev" the engine. MPG wise, I saw no change with the roller
rockers.
- Bernd
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From: <fdedip@whale-mail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 5:29 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Lower Gears and Highway Cruising
> Must...have...3.91s.
> Now explain to me again what the roller rockers do? Do I want them?
> Flip
>
> ---- Begin Original Message ----
>
> This is why I installed roller rockers with the manual
> and 3.91 gears. Just for 1st gear its a must and you don't
> have to worry about the valvetrain at 5500 rpms. I've noticed
> Mopar also recommends a 3.0 1st gear with a 11 sec. bracket
> engine package w/5.12 rear. So far your right about the 3.90s
> on the street, you can crush an opponets ego real fast with 'em
> and rarely get out of 3rd gear. Thats about stop light to
> stop light. What amazes the h@*& outta me is the fact you
> can still trample the ferds and chebbie pickups at top end
> before reaching the limiter. I'm having a serious amount of
> fun with this 3.90sg setup.
>
> GS -
>
> 98 5.2L 5spd
>
>
> ---- End Original Message ----
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