What is the main benefit of using roller rocker arms over stock ones?

Roller rocker arms, like these from COMP Cams, use a needle bearing fulcrum and roller tip. This design significantly reduces friction compared to stock sliding rocker arms, which can lead to lower oil temperatures and improved engine response.

What is the maximum spring pressure these rocker arms can handle?

These High Energy rocker arms are designed to be used with up to 550 lbs of open spring pressure. This makes them suitable for street use and moderate racing applications.

Do these rocker arms come as a set for all cylinders?

Yes, this is a set of 8 rocker arms, which is sufficient for a standard V8 engine with one rocker arm per cylinder.

COMP Cams SBC Roller Rocker Arms 1.6 Ratio 17005-8

Name: COMP Cams High Energy Alum Rocker SBC 1
Brand: COMP Cams
Price: 149.48 USD
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COMP Cams High Energy Alum Rocker SBC 1

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COMP Cams High Energy aluminum roller rocker arms for Small Block Chevy. 1.6 ratio, 7/16" stud. Part# 17005-8.

Key Features

Fits a wide range of Chevrolet V8 engines from 1980-1996.
Die cast aluminum body offers a superior strength-to-weight ratio.
1.6 ratio rocker arms increase valve lift for improved performance.
Needle bearing fulcrum and roller tip reduce friction and lower oil temperatures.
Designed for street and moderate race use, handling up to 550 lbs of open spring pressure.
Features a 7/16" stud diameter and a larger-than-stock body for increased stiffness.

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Product Details

Starting with a die cast aluminum body, these COMP Cams High Energy rocker arms offer a strong yet lightweight upgrade for your Small Block Chevy engine. They're built for street use and moderate racing, featuring a 1.6 ratio and a 7/16" stud diameter. The larger-than-stock body is designed to be stiffer than factory rockers, helping to increase valve lift and handle the demands of performance applications.

What really sets these apart is the needle bearing fulcrum and roller tip. Unlike stock sliding rocker arms, this design creates significantly less friction. Less friction means lower oil temperatures, which can lead to improved engine response and a small bump in horsepower. They use snap rings to keep the trunnion and bearings securely in place, and the aluminum construction provides a great strength-to-weight ratio. These are a cost-effective way to get more out of your engine's valvetrain.

This set is designed to work with up to 550 lbs of open spring pressure and fits a wide range of Chevrolet V8 engines from 1980 through the mid-90s, including popular models like the Chevrolet C10, Camaro, and Caprice.