Never break another rocker

Discussion in 'Race 400/430/455' started by blown455, Jul 13, 2016.

  1. blown455

    blown455 Pit crew

    I had mike at TA build me a set of steel rockers that are just like the aluminium ones no head modification required just bolt on and go
     
  2. TORQUED455

    TORQUED455 Well-Known Member

    How are they clearing big valve springs if they are just like TA/T&D aluminum ones? Picture?
     
  3. Jim Rodgers

    Jim Rodgers Well-Known Member

    Yea, pics or you never did it!

    Why not go with Jesel on that freaking beast?
     
  4. gmcgruther

    gmcgruther Well-Known Member

    Here is my question, why run a full length bar like stock type Buicks in very high performance engines like Rod's in the begin with? You should of went with individual shaft mount roller rockers. More stabilized,more accurate, and definitely better adjustability. It has been done too. Just saying.
     
  5. blown455

    blown455 Pit crew

    I have not installed them yet do not foresee any spring problems although I run a very small diameter high dollar spring. I'm not sure how to load a picture on here I will half to ask Danie
     
  6. Michael Evans

    Michael Evans a new project

    Did you or Michael profile them down to get the weight off ?

    Have you compared one to an aluminum ?
     
  7. staged70

    staged70 RIP

    hey Michael you won't need those anymore :)
     
  8. blown455

    blown455 Pit crew

    They are very narrow but they are heavier than an alum one I think TA took pics b4 he sent them I'll ask
     
  9. TABuickMike

    TABuickMike Michael Tomaszewski Jr

  10. Steve Reynolds

    Steve Reynolds SRE Inc

  11. GS Kubisch

    GS Kubisch THE "CUT-UP" BUICK

    Those really are a brilliant creation. Thanks for the pictures.
     
  12. BQUICK

    BQUICK Gold Level Contributor

    Those look nice. I like the idea of steel riding on steel.....
     
  13. pcarlini

    pcarlini Active Member

    As the owner of many broken rockers........
     
  14. BUICKRAT

    BUICKRAT Got any treats?

  15. 8ad-f85

    8ad-f85 Well-Known Member

    4340 maybe...4130 is tubing IIRC.
    Starting with a 4340 pre-hard might not need any further heat treat for rocker arm duty.
    I was going to ask the same Q.
     
  16. Steve Reynolds

    Steve Reynolds SRE Inc

    DUHHHH! That's what I get when I post something when I'm half asleep and have CM roll cages on my mind!! LOL My bad.

    Yes.... 4340 (nickel), 4140 or one of the 4xxx series of CM.... I would guess.

    I'm sure Mike will chime in.
     
  17. Gallagher

    Gallagher Founders Club Member

    lol, you guys are cracking me up this morning.

    Nice looking rockers.
     
  18. TABuickMike

    TABuickMike Michael Tomaszewski Jr

    They're made of 4130. ~$1600
     
  19. moleary

    moleary GOD Bless America

    Bully for STOUT
     
  20. TORQUED455

    TORQUED455 Well-Known Member

    A lot cheaper than going the Jesel route. I wish these were around a couple of years ago. I bet they look better on a Spintron too.
     

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