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Roller lifters with stock rockers?

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Old 06-25-2016, 08:44 AM
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Default Roller lifters with stock rockers?

Can I use my stock rockers arms with roller lifters? Also, can I use my stock push rods or should I upgrade?
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Your stock 5.0 is allready using stock rockers with stock rollers lifters.
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Originally Posted by dawson1112
Your stock 5.0 is allready using stock rockers with stock rollers lifters.
Thank you for the information. I am trying to put parts together before the tear down.
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And the use of your stock push rods will be determined what cam, pistons, rockers, heads you go with. If your switching any of those at, you'll need to check/verify push rod length during assembly.

When you get a list made up, don't be afraid to share it here,. We'll give friendly advice on your choices and try to save you money in the long run. If needed........
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Originally Posted by 88 orangepeel notch
And the use of your stock push rods will be determined what cam, pistons, rockers, heads you go with. If your switching any of those at, you'll need to check/verify push rod length during assembly.

When you get a list made up, don't be afraid to share it here,. We'll give friendly advice on your choices and try to save you money in the long run. If needed........
Thank you for your help. Here are the cam specs.
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What are your plans for the car ? Daily driver, street - strip fun car, dedicated track car ?

The cam will determine where your power will come in, but more importantly ALL parts must be put together so they work together.

What other parts are planned for the motor ?
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Originally Posted by 88 orangepeel notch
What are your plans for the car ? Daily driver, street - strip fun car, dedicated track car ?

The cam will determine where your power will come in, but more importantly ALL parts must be put together so they work together.

What other parts are planned for the motor ?
I have added a BBK CAI, BBK header back H pipe, Moroso ignition coil, ford racing 8mm wires, new autolite 25s and am currently looking for a gt40 upper and lower intake and 73mm TB. I want a very fun daily driver, maybe some street strip fun every now and then.
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The first thing I'd recommend is a gear swap,........3:55-3:73. That alone will give you the biggest bang for your buck by far.

And when it comes to cam specs, I'm not the guy to ask lol. Hopefully some of the other (smarter) guys will chime in and let you know if that's a good cam for your list of mods.
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you would be wise not to use stock stamp steel rockers with that cam...infact you should get a set of heads that allow the use of stud mount rockers.....as pedestal mount rockers are non adjustable
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