Re: Roller Rockers

From: GS- (GSWillhite@ualr.edu)
Date: Thu Jul 08 1999 - 08:46:06 EDT


Wow! I think Crower is proud of their rockers (Major Retail).
Stainless would be very durable. I've already ordered the
Mopar rockers, guess I'll just suffer along with everybody
else. Thanks for the research John!

GS -

98 5.2L 5spd

jmautz@home.com wrote:
> All this talk about roller rockers got my curiosity up. I found that Crower
> makes Stainless Steel roller rockers for '94 and up 3.9, 5.2, 5.9 and 8.0
> Magnums. Here's the deal from their web site (www.crower.com/dodge.htm):
>
> * 17-4 stainless steel body (180,000 psi rated)
> * Works with stock cam and springs
> * Bolt-on installation (approx. 3 hours). (yah right!)
> * Self-aligning roller tips. Guide plats no required.
> * Fits under stock valve cover. No machine work required.
> * 50 state legal with CARB E.O. # D-410.
> * 1.6 or 1.7 ratio
> * 20-25 hp increase v8 (I hope so!)
> * Reduced friction for better mileage (up to 20 miles per tank)
> (If my math is right that would be up to 1 mpg).
> * Available in two kits (5500 RPM max and Over 5500 RPM).
>
> Part numbers and Price
>
> 73653K 12 1.6 ratio v6 $316
> 73654K 12 1.7 ratio v6 $316
>
> 73655K 16 1.6 ratio v8 (5500 rpm max) $422
> 73656K 16 1.7 ratio v8 (5500 rpm max) $422
>
> 73655PK 16 1.6 ratio v8 (over 5500 rpm) $535
> 73656PK 16 1.7 ratio v8 (over 5500 rpm) $535
>
> The PK kits come with "pushrods (.050" longer than stock) and guide
> plates."
>
> Hope this helps and sorry if you have a pre 94.
>
> John



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