Rocker arms for 408 build

If stock rockers and stock length valves are used, it should be fine. But, if it's good enough for a roller rocker, it's good enough to have good geometry. That roller tip changes the geometry so drastically, I won't let anything leave the shop without being corrected. I will recommend a stock rocker on a mild build every time, if the customer isn't willing to make the necessary corrections for a roller rocker. So, yes, it is common, and a matter of course in my shop. I've seen too many broken parts to want that liability on anything I build.

I think you are basically agreeing with what I have suggested in post #62?

Everything I'm seeing suggests there is a threshold where the upgrade makes sense.

Lift over .525.
High spring load (over 350? not sure.)
High revs, especially continuous.
Desire/need for small horsepower gains.


I am curious to know what you have seen typically breaking.
Also, what would be typical cost to have rollers done to your satisfaction?