Roller Rockers in Stock

[rustbucket79]

A rule change to roller rockers will kill the "stock legal stock rocker" industry. Time to sell off your inventory before it's worthless.

[CrateCamaro]

I can tell its the "off season" for some people because all the hens have their feathers in a ruffle. Whoever started this post should have waited a few more weeks

I used to run crane nitro rockers and moved to rollers when it became legal in IHRA....not because of failure, because I had a set on the shelf. And I didnt see any change in ET or MPH. So a performance advantage is nill if you are going rocker to rocker with no other changes. And if you cant aford the rockers dont change them, if your stuff works and doesnt break leave it alone. Rollers rockers have been legal in IHRA for a few years now and I dont think the rocker company is going to suffer from not making stamped steel rockers. Their is probably less money to be made on a stamped "aftermarket" rocker because of the tooling involved to make the part VS machining an aluminum bodied rocker. They change the rocker arm rule and you guys start talking about that killing Stock Eliminator and then go on to talk about other things like tires and mini tubbing and inboard springs....take it easy. You guys should know by now any opinions stressed on this or any message board will do nothing to change any sanctioning bodys mind about the rules. Just my 2 cents.

And NHRA and IHRA racers are not the only ones using "stock style" rockers.

[greg fulk]

Originally Posted by dartman

well if they get rid of the heads-up rule,we all can save some money.as long as you can run the index,all would be good.

Even "if" that would happen & it won't because it's part of both Stock & Super Stock I would still like to see the roller rocker rule! When I have broken a rocker arm it's been before the 1-2 shift so don't say it's because of RPMS! Just ask Brett McFarland ....a few years ago he was dialed 10.27 I was dialed 15.01.....he was setting on the 2-step & broke a rocker arm spotting me....I was glad for the win but a rocker arm rule would make things more fair.....just my .02 cents

[brent flynn]

Im so lame, i didnt even know they were legal in IHRA...havent looked at a rulebook for awhile... when do 1/2'' Strokers become legal? hehe! I have about 50 sets of factory rockers... i guess i will wait til steel goes back up, scrap 'em and buy a new set of rollers...hehe... I know i cant beat em, so i might as well join em... not right now, though

[brent flynn]

Originally Posted by Todd Hoven

THATS JUST PLAIN STOOPID!!!!

It would help me out though! hehe! Im sure i could run the index without rollers or a square cam

[Troy Henderson]

Just need to put the red lines back on and we're about to the point of runing with these guys.

http://www.fastraces.org/

[Bob Pagano]

whole different cam for that deal

[dartman]

Originally Posted by todd hoven

thats just plain stoopid!!!!

just trying to rock the boat

Those guys have super gas engines in stock appearing car with bias tires. Sound like a blast

[Dean Feiock]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

If this rule is for real, you can buy ratio correct rockers from $150 to $300 new.

Jeff, If this rule is for real, I doubt you will see racers installing cast or extruded aluminum body rocker arms. And at the price you mentioned, that is what they will be buying.

Quality forged aluminum body rockers and high strength stainless body rockers have price tags much higher than that.

Another overlooked item is the fact that you cannot just throw on a new set of rockers and go. Undoubtedly the ratio will be slightly different, which means complete mock up and new pushrods if you land on the wrong side of the lift figure.