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Offline Ca70Cuda

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Edelbrock Performer RPM Heads and Rocker Arms
« on: January 29, 2013 - 02:30:43 PM »
Hello, after firing up my 440 last weekend, I noticed that I have a hair line crack in my one of my 906 heads. It's a horizontal hair line crack (about .375 in length) that leaks coolant, located just below the exhaust ports (where the machined flat exhaust port surface meets the casting surface of the head). The 440 is basically stock with a mild hydraulic cam. Instead of replacing the cracked 906 head, I am thinking about purchasing a new set of Edelbrock 60929 Performer RPM Heads. These heads include the valve train except the rocker arms. Here is my question:

Right now, my current heads have non adjustable rocker arms. If I were to purchase the 60929 Edelbrock Heads, would I need to switch to adjustable rocker arms?

The 440 was built several years ago and I have no idea what the cam specs are. If I have to go to adjustable rocker arms then I have to figure out the cam configuration to properly adjust the rocker arms. I have never had adjustable rocker arms before and I just think they would always be a pain to adjust. Maybe I am wrong. I guess if I have to switch to adjustable rocker arms than any suggestions for what rocker arms to purchase would also be much appreciated. 

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Re: Edelbrock Performer RPM Heads and Rocker Arms
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2013 - 03:12:22 PM »
I put the Indy heads on my 383 with the same intake and used PRW 1.6 rockers no problems with them and easy to adjust.

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Re: Edelbrock Performer RPM Heads and Rocker Arms
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2013 - 11:23:19 PM »
Why not use the Stealth heads for 1/2 the $ or use the Super Stealth over the Eddy .
I believe the stock rockers & pushrods work ok but the ratio is not perfect & I would recommend the adjustable arms anyway .

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Re: Edelbrock Performer RPM Heads and Rocker Arms
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2013 - 01:08:00 AM »
how about a $7 bottle of alumaseal?
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Offline HP_Cuda

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Re: Edelbrock Performer RPM Heads and Rocker Arms
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2013 - 12:29:30 PM »

Super Stealth require the offset intake rockers (.650" to be exact)

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Re: Edelbrock Performer RPM Heads and Rocker Arms
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2013 - 12:38:56 PM »
Why not use the Stealth heads for 1/2 the $ or use the Super Stealth over the Eddy .
I believe the stock rockers & pushrods work ok but the ratio is not perfect & I would recommend the adjustable arms anyway .

I would recommend buying bare stealth heads and having them cleaned up and assembled by a trusted shop.
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Re: Edelbrock Performer RPM Heads and Rocker Arms
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2013 - 01:37:14 PM »
Super Stealth require the offset intake rockers (.650" to be exact)

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Didn't read the fine print huh?   :roflsmiley:   Sorry, had to do it.
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Re: Edelbrock Performer RPM Heads and Rocker Arms
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2013 - 01:43:08 PM »
Didn't read the fine print huh?   :roflsmiley:   Sorry, had to do it.

Actually worked out for the better, the harlands had them and they are bad assed.

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