So, I've been researching upgrade parts. I'm getting a slightly upgraded but mostly stock style short block along with a new Flowtech cam to go with my GT40P heads and intake.
It seems like roller rockers is something EVERYONE does, so you'd think it would be a fairly simple thing. But, I'm just confused by it. Seeing as how my build is mild, something that requires less work like a pedestal mount roller rocker would be a good way to go. But there's only ONE brand of them out there I can find, Proform. I have yet to read a good review of them. So what's the deal? EVERYONE goes to all the trouble of converting to stud mounted rockers? As far as I can tell, it's quite the expensive and complicated deal! Remove your heads, have them machines to accept the studs, buy the studs, buy guideplates (do you always need them? I don't know!), and have those welded in, and then and only then can you get the rockers and install them. But then you have to adjust them (why is that good to be able to adjust them again??)... Oh, and let's not forget either new valve covers or spacers because they don't fit under your standard valve covers! I mean, I'd have to guess by the time it's all said and done, you're out some $5-800! All for questionable benefit?! I guess I just don't get it.
But if I'm going to do them, now is the time because I'll have my heads off anyway.
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