Rocker arm recommendations?
Oh boy, where to start. First I will say that Jim (IQ52) is a much better diplomat than I am. Where Jim gently chides, I'm ready for a scorched earth approach. I had to wait all day to answer this post, because I was afraid I would say something I would later regret. But then, I realized that it's not so bad. I can just do a break down analysis of what Andy said.
I find the discussion irrelevant.
By this non answer, I have given my answer. //Why would someone want to deflect from answering a yes or no question to which they know the answer? This is rhetorical, because I know the answer.
I have a fair amount of experience with engines in the 900+ hp range that use store bought, box stock rocker arms.
Look at me. I'm better than you because I've built 900+ horsepower engines. It's why only my opinion is important when someone asks about rocker arms. See post #69.
They hold lash, don't break, and run just fine for multiple seasons.
And, they give you time to admire the tail lights on that Chevy, because he paid attention to the details.
So that covers about 99.5% of what anyone on this board is doing. There might be only one or two guys on this forum who run 1000+ hp stuff that require something special.
And those guys are special. They are the only ones who deserve to have it right.
Guys with 500, 600, or 700 hp engines don't need to move the shafts or machine the stands.
Because you are what's irrelevant. Just buy what your told and bolt them on. After all, they're good enough for you peons.
All they need to do is buy a quality set of rocker arms and install them correctly.
I left this rather broad and unspecific, so run out and buy my book that will give you the additional information, and it may not be clear on "installed correctly". Oh, and it will introduce you to a bunch of products from my company also. Sorry, I don't have anything for relocating rocker shafts, so you'll just have to live with what you get.
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I'm sure this isn't what you are consciously trying to say (I hope), but boy it sure does come across that way. I could have brought up a lot more, like "Why does Andy only comment on the big block forum? Doesn't he care about small block guys too"?, but I'm trying to be very reserved.
I was wondering, if I mow my 900 acre lawn with lawn shears, because I can, does that make a lawn mower irrelevant for someone who has a 400-800 acre lawn? Asking for a friend. Oh, and what's hyperbole?