What Roller Rockers to use?

Todd Hoven · 11-09-2011, 10:59 PM

Now that it looks like we are going to be able to run roller rockers next year, what ones do you guys like? I see Harland Sharp makes a lightweight aluminum rocker. I know Crane Gold race rockers were the standard of the industry. I've never bought a set in my life. What do you guys think?

Ed Fernandez · 11-10-2011, 01:09 AM

Hey Todd,the Chinese will have a new rocker on the market next week.They've been in talks with NHRA about this for weeks now.Saw it on Fox News.:>):>):>)

greg fulk · 11-10-2011, 03:29 AM

Todd Those are the two best & the ones to go with..... I have Crane gold on my Street/Strip Camaro. I also run griddles as it turns about 3500 out on the 4-lane!

brent flynn · 11-10-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd Hoven

Now that it looks like we are going to be able to run roller rockers next year, what ones do you guys like? I see Harland Sharp makes a lightweight aluminum rocker. I know Crane Gold race rockers were the standard of the industry. I've never bought a set in my life. What do you guys think?

I have a set of Harland SHarps on my bracket engine... was not plannin on runnin rollers...but i guess i will NOW! hehe... they work very well... and the quality is very good ....and they are priced fair...i bought mine in the late '90s and still goin strong...of course, ive only been runnin 125lbs closed on them...

jim powers · 11-10-2011, 01:59 PM

if and when the ruling comes out in wrting allowing roller rockers i would imagine that they would specify a steel roller rocker, not an aluminum rocker,at least the steel rocker would have a hint of originalty, but until we see in the rulebook who knows??

Adam Strang · 11-10-2011, 06:59 PM

Todd, you might want to wait to see it in writing before you buy anything.I was told it`s not going to happen.

Phil Veldheer Racing · 11-10-2011, 06:59 PM

I use and recommend Harland Sharp Roller Rockers. They are made in the USA by a great family. I installed Harland Sharp Roller rockers on my stocker when US 131 switched to IHRA several years ago and roller rockers are legal in stock at IHRA. Roller rockers will not give you horsepower, they will give you durabilty. The last year US 131 was NHRA I entered a weekly bracket race with my stocker and was nearing the final rounds when a pushrod went through my NITRO Carb stock type rocker and that cost me several hundred dollars. I had three sets of the new NITRO rockers and happily sold them on www.classracer.com when US 131 switched santioning bodies. I have the same set of Harland Sharp roller rockers today and they will be cheaper in the LONG run for many racers.
I just had HARLAND SHARP build a shaft rocker system for the car I want to take to Bonneville. They did a great job and you can see the Harland Sharp family at assorted races in the Midwest.

Phil

Monte Howard · 11-10-2011, 11:41 PM

I bought comp cams gold aluminum rockers for the Pontiac and they are a very nice piece.
The cranes you have to grind on to clear the springs (super stock springs) the comp cams I didn't have to grind, the ratios were better on the comps also.

greg fulk · 11-11-2011, 03:11 AM

I will have to say that on my Camaro it has the Big Block style springs (old school bracket small block) & the Crane Gold rocker arm have been....modified to clear

Todd Hoven · 11-11-2011, 10:08 AM

Hey Adam, I wouldn't buy anything untill it's official. Just starting some conversation . The guys out west call it done. We will have to see.

11-09-2011, 10:59 PM	#1
Todd Hoven VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,330 Likes: 887 Liked 720 Times in 151 Posts	What Roller Rockers to use? Now that it looks like we are going to be able to run roller rockers next year, what ones do you guys like? I see Harland Sharp makes a lightweight aluminum rocker. I know Crane Gold race rockers were the standard of the industry. I've never bought a set in my life. What do you guys think? __________________ Todd Hoven 1035 Stock

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Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: What Roller Rockers to use? Hey Todd,the Chinese will have a new rocker on the market next week.They've been in talks with NHRA about this for weeks now.Saw it on Fox News.:>):>):>) __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

11-10-2011, 03:29 AM	#3
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: What Roller Rockers to use? Todd Those are the two best & the ones to go with..... I have Crane gold on my Street/Strip Camaro. I also run griddles as it turns about 3500 out on the 4-lane! __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

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jim powers Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manville nj Posts: 356 Likes: 183 Liked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Re: What Roller Rockers to use? if and when the ruling comes out in wrting allowing roller rockers i would imagine that they would specify a steel roller rocker, not an aluminum rocker,at least the steel rocker would have a hint of originalty, but until we see in the rulebook who knows??

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Adam Strang Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Jericho,Vt Posts: 201 Likes: 89 Liked 85 Times in 19 Posts	Re: What Roller Rockers to use? Todd, you might want to wait to see it in writing before you buy anything.I was told it`s not going to happen. __________________ Adam Strang 1018 STK

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Phil Veldheer Racing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Holland, MICHIGAN Posts: 155 Likes: 39 Liked 26 Times in 8 Posts	Re: What Roller Rockers to use? I use and recommend Harland Sharp Roller Rockers. They are made in the USA by a great family. I installed Harland Sharp Roller rockers on my stocker when US 131 switched to IHRA several years ago and roller rockers are legal in stock at IHRA. Roller rockers will not give you horsepower, they will give you durabilty. The last year US 131 was NHRA I entered a weekly bracket race with my stocker and was nearing the final rounds when a pushrod went through my NITRO Carb stock type rocker and that cost me several hundred dollars. I had three sets of the new NITRO rockers and happily sold them on www.classracer.com when US 131 switched santioning bodies. I have the same set of Harland Sharp roller rockers today and they will be cheaper in the LONG run for many racers. I just had HARLAND SHARP build a shaft rocker system for the car I want to take to Bonneville. They did a great job and you can see the Harland Sharp family at assorted races in the Midwest. Phil __________________ PHIL VELDHEER 3455 STK IHRA WORLD Record Holder 2007-08-09-10-11-12-13-14-15-16

11-10-2011, 11:41 PM	#8
Monte Howard Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Potomac,IL Posts: 268 Likes: 1 Liked 48 Times in 14 Posts	Re: What Roller Rockers to use? I bought comp cams gold aluminum rockers for the Pontiac and they are a very nice piece. The cranes you have to grind on to clear the springs (super stock springs) the comp cams I didn't have to grind, the ratios were better on the comps also. __________________ Monte Howard 3209 STK, 3208 SS

11-11-2011, 03:11 AM	#9
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: What Roller Rockers to use? I will have to say that on my Camaro it has the Big Block style springs (old school bracket small block) & the Crane Gold rocker arm have been....modified to clear __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

11-11-2011, 10:08 AM	#10
Todd Hoven VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,330 Likes: 887 Liked 720 Times in 151 Posts	Re: What Roller Rockers to use? Hey Adam, I wouldn't buy anything untill it's official. Just starting some conversation . The guys out west call it done. We will have to see. __________________ Todd Hoven 1035 Stock