Some have said that they felt a loss on the bottom end...most have not. It
may just vary on vehicle tune from the factory.
Affect on mileage: Factor in you stepping on the gas more to play with your
new-found power and mileage will suffer. Under normal driving, mileage
shouldn't be affected.
- Bernd
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Luce" <ontheluce@adelphia.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 12:16 PM
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Re: Re: roller rockers
>
> A few more questions, Bernd. Will the lower RPM suffer in any way, as far
> as torque, and will this have any kind of effect on mileage (either
> favorably or unfavorably)??
>
> Eric Luce
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 10:19 AM
> Subject: RE: DML: RE: Re: Re: roller rockers
>
>
> >
> > Believe it or not, the Ford Motorsports Rollers and Guideplate setup are
> > the same as for the Dodge Magnums. That's the least expensive route.
> > If you want the "Mopar" set, grab the 1.7:1 Kit which includes roller
> > rockers, pushrods, quideplates, and all mounting hardware - about $400.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of
> > Gmblows@aol.com
> > Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 8:52 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: RE: Re: Re: roller rockers
> >
> >
> >
> > Bernd
> > What would be the most cost effective way of getting a 1.7:1 roller
> > setup? Thanks
> >
> > > Hardened pushrods are highly recommended with guideplates...however,
> > > if you don't plan on twisting the engine past 5000rpm (5200rpm max),
> > > you don't really need them. 1.7:1 rollers with the stock cam (on
> > > most V8's) will gain you about 15-18RWHP more. 1.6:1 are good for
> > > about 5RWHP with the stock cam. Both will allow the engine to spin
> > > up quicker due to less friction on the valvetrain.
> > >
> > > - Bernd
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
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