rocker arm questions

ghostrider05 · June 23rd, 2011, 02:37 PM

Hey all, I have a set of trick flow 170's that need rocker arms. I know they're 7/16's stud mount, and I think 1.6 ratio are what I need? Can anyone give me some suggestions on which brands/sizes to look for, and anything else I would need to install them? Thanks for your time.

ghostrider05 · June 23rd, 2011, 04:43 PM

Can anyone tell me if they're using TF heads, and what rockers they're using on them?

horsepowerjunkie · June 23rd, 2011, 05:18 PM

I have TW 170's on my 82 Capri. I am using 1.6 Harland Sharp with 3/8" stud, because my heads came with 3/8" studs. My son has TEA TW 185's on his Mustang and he is using Scorpion 1.6 with 7/16" studs. Both work great!!

ghostrider05 · June 24th, 2011, 02:37 PM

awesome! I just bought some off ebay last night. Im looking forward to getting this all put together. They came with the rockers and polylocks, there isnt anything else needed for the install is there?

horsepowerjunkie · June 24th, 2011, 09:41 PM

TW also require a custom length pushrod, usually in the 6.70" range, but I have used 6.55" before also. Follow the instruction with the TW heads and it will explain how to check for proper length pushrods!

ghostrider05 · June 25th, 2011, 11:36 AM

Thanks again for the info Horse! I heard there's some flooding going on up that way around the air force base. Is it affecting you?

horsepowerjunkie · June 25th, 2011, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by ghostrider05

Thanks again for the info Horse! I heard there's some flooding going on up that way around the air force base. Is it affecting you?

Actually the air base is free & clear, its just down town minot. I live 7 miles east of Minot, so I'm OK. But here's a pic of my buddies house(notice the 25 mph sign, its usually 5 ft. off of the ground!) Below that is a pic of the swimming pool in the park, which is now one big swimming pool!

ghostrider05 · June 25th, 2011, 09:45 PM

GEEZ!!! I'm sorry to see that. I hope everyone got out ok. Prayers for a quick recovery as well.

1988 convertible · June 26th, 2011, 04:31 AM

Originally Posted by ghostrider05

Hey all, I have a set of trick flow 170's that need rocker arms. I know they're 7/16's stud mount, and I think 1.6 ratio are what I need? Can anyone give me some suggestions on which brands/sizes to look for, and anything else I would need to install them? Thanks for your time.

Use trickflow signature 1.6's they are right for your application.

Timm10221 · June 26th, 2011, 04:34 AM

^^Thats what I am using.. work fine...

69fastback · June 26th, 2011, 07:15 AM

You don't have to use Trick Flow rocker arms with TW heads. Most rocker arms will work. I use Comp Cam Ultra Golds on mine.

Make sure you measure for pushrod length. Nobody can tell you what size it will be, and if you don't have proper valvetrain geometry, it will cost you horsepower, and cause premature wear on your valvetrain components. Also, make sure you're using the right guideplates for TW heads.

June 23rd, 2011, 02:37 PM	#1
ghostrider05 Regular 1989 GT 'vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Navarre FL Posts: 164 iTrader: 0 reviews	rocker arm questions Hey all, I have a set of trick flow 170's that need rocker arms. I know they're 7/16's stud mount, and I think 1.6 ratio are what I need? Can anyone give me some suggestions on which brands/sizes to look for, and anything else I would need to install them? Thanks for your time.

June 23rd, 2011, 05:18 PM	#3
horsepowerjunkie Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Black LX---Turbo Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: just outside Minot, ND Posts: 1,153 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have TW 170's on my 82 Capri. I am using 1.6 Harland Sharp with 3/8" stud, because my heads came with 3/8" studs. My son has TEA TW 185's on his Mustang and he is using Scorpion 1.6 with 7/16" studs. Both work great!! __________________ 89 LX Black, Boss 331, C4,T76BB, FAST EFI 82 Capri RS,89 5.0 HO,Comp XE266,TW 170,T5,etc. 73 Dart Sport 340, 410ci Bracket Brawler 72 Demon 340 4-speed 1 of 1667 01 Ram Quad Cab 03 Grizzley 660

June 24th, 2011, 09:41 PM	#5
horsepowerjunkie Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Black LX---Turbo Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: just outside Minot, ND Posts: 1,153 iTrader: 0 reviews	TW also require a custom length pushrod, usually in the 6.70" range, but I have used 6.55" before also. Follow the instruction with the TW heads and it will explain how to check for proper length pushrods! __________________ 89 LX Black, Boss 331, C4,T76BB, FAST EFI 82 Capri RS,89 5.0 HO,Comp XE266,TW 170,T5,etc. 73 Dart Sport 340, 410ci Bracket Brawler 72 Demon 340 4-speed 1 of 1667 01 Ram Quad Cab 03 Grizzley 660

June 26th, 2011, 07:15 AM	#11
69fastback Premium Member 1969 Mustang Mach 1 6.824@101.61 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 5,565 iTrader: 0 reviews	You don't have to use Trick Flow rocker arms with TW heads. Most rocker arms will work. I use Comp Cam Ultra Golds on mine. Make sure you measure for pushrod length. Nobody can tell you what size it will be, and if you don't have proper valvetrain geometry, it will cost you horsepower, and cause premature wear on your valvetrain components. Also, make sure you're using the right guideplates for TW heads. __________________ ./___ _ ____ ___ \. ( ]]] _ _ O _ _ [[[ ) \_ o _ _____ _ o _/ \|___\| ......... \|___\| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyYU3...e_gdata_player

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June 23rd, 2011, 04:43 PM	#2
ghostrider05 Regular 1989 GT 'vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Navarre FL Posts: 164 iTrader: 0 reviews	Can anyone tell me if they're using TF heads, and what rockers they're using on them?

June 24th, 2011, 02:37 PM	#4
ghostrider05 Regular 1989 GT 'vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Navarre FL Posts: 164 iTrader: 0 reviews	awesome! I just bought some off ebay last night. Im looking forward to getting this all put together. They came with the rockers and polylocks, there isnt anything else needed for the install is there?

June 25th, 2011, 11:36 AM	#6
ghostrider05 Regular 1989 GT 'vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Navarre FL Posts: 164 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks again for the info Horse! I heard there's some flooding going on up that way around the air force base. Is it affecting you?

June 25th, 2011, 09:45 PM	#8
ghostrider05 Regular 1989 GT 'vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Navarre FL Posts: 164 iTrader: 0 reviews	GEEZ!!! I'm sorry to see that. I hope everyone got out ok. Prayers for a quick recovery as well.

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