Re: RE: Re: RE: Suggestions Please.....

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Wed Aug 02 2000 - 12:59:56 EDT


I've heard conflicting stories about the pushrod lengths on the Magnum V8's
and installing aftermarket rocker arms...sooooo....For safety and
reliability reasons, get the complete kit.

- Bernd

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 11:55 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: Suggestions Please.....

> Okay...back to Mr. Wisotzkey's stmt "but at the least, install a heavier
set
> of pushrods." This would indicate the 5500 RPM+ version ($535). If I
spend
> the extra $100+ in any case, it won't hurt, right? Pros? Cons?
>
> Ron
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Bernd D. Ratsch
> Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 9:17 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: Suggestions Please.....
>
>
> No need on the V6 for the spring replacement...even with the 1.7:1
rockers.
> (Good idea but again, not required unless he's changing out the cam..and
> even then...it may not even be required.)
>
> - Bernd
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wisotzkey, Rich" <Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-wts.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 11:03 AM
> Subject: DML: RE: Suggestions Please.....
>
>
> > Ed,
> > You'll get a larger direct power increase from the headers. The rockers
> > will reduce parasitic losses and decrease wear on the valves and guides.
> If
> > you go the rocker route, you might consider changing the springs and
> > retainers, but at the least, install a heavier set of pushrods.
> > Rich - Ashburn, VA
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: OLZNUT@webtv.net [mailto:OLZNUT@webtv.net]
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 1:09 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: Suggestions Please.....
> >
> >
> > Now that I gots me some more $$, I NEED to buy something for the Dak.
> > So, my choices are either headers or roller rockers (so far). Which ones
> > do y'all recommend I purchase first for the most power increase??
> >
> > Ed "Olznut" Halterman Sunland, Ca
> > '97 Dakota SLT+ CC Auto, 3.9L V-6, 160hp Soon to get the Fabtech
> > treatment!!
> > '66 Olds F-85, 5.4L V-8, will have 350hp Soon to be Intense Blue!!
> >
> > http://community.webtv.net/OLZNUT/WelcometoOlznuts
> >
>
>



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