Anyone install 1.8:1 Roller Rockers in the 3.0 Vulcan?

[superj]

upgrading stuff that gains hp doesn't always lose gas mileage. if you drive it like you are going for gas mileage, you can see improved gas mileage numbers from performance upgrades.

i like to get better gas mileage from stuff so i sometimes do things like you are ask about in search of better mpg numbers. i have done chips, larger air flow meter, and free flowing exhaust on cars and gotten better gas mileage as a result of it if i drive normal but still had more power when i wanted to drive faster. though, i have not tried on a ranger, i feel like it would work just like it did on the jeeps and bmws

 

[Lefty]

You are very welcome. These videos cover different types and different manufactures so a fair bit of knowledge can be learned from them.

I believe in the last video he covers the tip of the valve with coloring and runs the rocker over it so you can see where the rocker rides on the valve stem. It's a good way to know your alignment is good. Keep in mind when he talks about pulling rocker studs out of the head that he is referring to a high horse power / high torque engine. Although the rocker stud deflection is a real thing even in the 3.slow motors.

If you do this mod you will for sure need a tune for the ECU so start looking around you to see if someone semi local can do it for you.

Yes. It sounds as if I will need some professional help.

 

[fastpakr]

Yes. It sounds as if I will need some professional help.

I wouldn't be nearly so quick to jump to the ECU tuning conclusion. Mass air EFI is remarkably adaptable. It's worth trying as is. I'm running a cam, headers, and roller rockers on my 5.0 with no tune.

 

[Lefty]

I wouldn't be nearly so quick to jump to the ECU tuning conclusion. Mass air EFI is remarkably adaptable. It's worth trying as is. I'm running a cam, headers, and roller rockers on my 5.0 with no tune.

I would like to think you are right. $475.00 is not chump change. My concern is that this one upgrade will require another and another.

 

[fastpakr]

I would like to think you are right. $475.00 is not chump change. My concern is that this one upgrade will require another and another.

Feature creep is real.

I honestly wish I'd left well enough alone on some of the engine projects I've done.

 

[Lefty]

upgrading stuff that gains hp doesn't always lose gas mileage. if you drive it like you are going for gas mileage, you can see improved gas mileage numbers from performance upgrades.

i like to get better gas mileage from stuff so i sometimes do things like you are ask about in search of better mpg numbers. i have done chips, larger air flow meter, and free flowing exhaust on cars and gotten better gas mileage as a result of it if i drive normal but still had more power when i wanted to drive faster. though, i have not tried on a ranger, i feel like it would work just like it did on the jeeps and bmws

I would like to agree with you too. After all, I have dual exhausts which might help the engine to breathe better. Those roller rockers also promise less friction.

And of course, MPG will go down with a lead foot.

 

[Lefty]

Feature creep is real.

I honestly wish I'd left well enough alone on some of the engine projects I've done.

FEATURE CREEP! I love it!

 

[L0WnSL0W]

i know this thread is a few months old but is the newest i found concerning roller rockers was wondering if you ended up getting the roller rockers from tom or tried to match a set from harland sharp? toms site seems so dated and kinda sketchy with no paypal option in this day and age.
but im trying to see if maybe hes buying like the 3.8 v6 rollers and reselling them. cause since this thread in march hes now charging $500* for the roller rockers.

 

[Lefty]

i know this thread is a few months old but is the newest i found concerning roller rockers was wondering if you ended up getting the roller rockers from tom or tried to match a set from harland sharp? toms site seems so dated and kinda sketchy with no paypal option in this day and age.
but im trying to see if maybe hes buying like the 3.8 v6 rollers and reselling them. cause since this thread in march hes now charging $575 for the roller rockers.

Yes, $575 fr roller rockers seems quite pricey. I felt the site was old and wondered. I sent a message and asked him a question. I never got a reply. I'm still in the market. What do you know about Harlan Sharp?

 

[L0WnSL0W]

Yes, $575 fr roller rockers seems quite pricey. I felt the site was old and wondered. I sent a message and asked him a question. I never got a reply. I'm still in the market. What do you know about Harlan Sharp?

I miss read tom site its 500 for the reg rockers 575 for adjustables, so still up 25 in few months. but not much on sharp just spent morning + afternoon researching. found summit racing sold them for the other v6 fords. went to sharp site and the same nothing on the vulcan. so i sent them an email few minutes ago asking about the 3.0 vulcan. ill keep updated if they respond. found a few posts even on the tarus forms about them coming in sharp packaging and toms pricing is close enough to sharp's and summit's so i thought maybe theyre not custom hes reselling them with a small mark up. and if thats the case i rather get direct or summit since i buy other stuff from there anyways.

 

[Lefty]

I miss read tom site its 500 for the reg rockers 575 for adjustables, so still up 25 in few months. but not much on sharp just spent morning + afternoon researching. found summit racing sold them for the other v6 fords. went to sharp site and the same nothing on the vulcan. so i sent them an email few minutes ago asking about the 3.0 vulcan. ill keep updated if they respond. found a few posts even on the tarus forms about them coming in sharp packaging and toms pricing is close enough to sharp's and summit's so i thought maybe theyre not custom hes reselling them with a small mark up. and if thats the case i rather get direct or summit since i buy other stuff from there anyways.

Thanks! Keep us posted.

 

[L0WnSL0W]

got email back from sharp surprisingly fast. they said theyre made out of LS style rocker bodies like it was said earlier in this thread and theyre a exclusive private label through Tom. also added they have blank bodies that can be finished up. so idk if that means can just order custom ones from them ?

 

[Lefty]

got email back from sharp surprisingly fast. they said theyre made out of LS style rocker bodies like it was said earlier in this thread and theyre a exclusive private label through Tom. also added they have blank bodies that can be finished up. so idk if that means can just order custom ones from them ?

Maybe give them a call. I'm definitely interested.

 

[L0WnSL0W]

Maybe give them a call. I'm definitely interested.

being from canada, calling an american company isn't a great option unfortunately since it still long distance which is silly since i know some of the American carriers have calling all across north america. but I sent another email asking if i could be able to custom order a set. especially if you said you emailed tom and he hasn't gotten back. depending what my reply is i might try emailing tom and if i get nothing i'll see if i can leverage that. I'd just rather use paypal to have their buyers protection since banks have the same but you have to jump through 35 flaming hoops if something happens.

 

[Lefty]

being from canada, calling an american company isn't a great option unfortunately since it still long distance which is silly since i know some of the American carriers have calling all across north america. but I sent another email asking if i could be able to custom order a set. especially if you said you emailed tom and he hasn't gotten back. depending what my reply is i might try emailing tom and if i get nothing i'll see if i can leverage that. I'd just rather use paypal to have their buyers protection since banks have the same but you have to jump through 35 flaming hoops if something happens.

Have you got the url for Harlan Sharp. I will look him up, maybe give him a call and get back to you.