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Get adjustable Rockers and be happy you did; you will still need to measure for pushrods, and you will need the heat treated pushrods with the adj. rocker guide plates.
It’s been a little while since I’ve really posted here….been busy changing jobs, moving, getting married, etc. Unfortunately, all that has left little money to put into building the truck in the past year or so. However, things are starting to calm down and I’ve started putting together a little plan for an engine build! This will be a fairly lengthy process as we’re looking to get my wife a new-ish Jeep next summer so I have to take that into consideration when budgeting.
Anyway, I’m looking at pulling the engine and doing a cam, heads, roller rockers, and timing set. Here is the relevant info on my truck and motor:
2001 Ram 1500 Off Road Edition (4.10 gears, tow package, stock trans)
5.9L 360 v8, 99k miles
Current Engine Mods:
Hughes Airgap Intake
SCT Tuner
50mm bored throttle body
K&N Air Intake
Full Exhaust (Gibson stainless steel ceramic headers, stainless high flow cat + y pipe, side exit pipes)
Here are the parts I’ve picked out after doing my research and taking into consideration how my truck is used and how I’d like it to perform:
Timing set –
Full roller performance set of some variety
My questions are:
1) Is it necessary to use adjustable rocker arms on this set up? I’ve read that over .500” lift, you have to use adjustable rocker arms…I’m not sure why this would be the case and I’m pretty set on just sticking with the Harland Sharp 1.6’s and setting the lifter preload properly.
2) Hardened pushrods – absolutely necessary or just good insurance?
3) Any guesses on whether or not I’ll need to advance/retard the timing? I understand the process of “degree-ing” the camshaft fairly well but I’m not real clear on what determines the timing advance or retard. I know they make timing sets with several keyways on the crank gear for this purpose…
4) Any other tips or tricks for this install would be appreciated! I’ve pulled an engine before (gm 3800) and had my 4 cyl tracker engine down to the block but this will be the first v8 I’ve gotten this deep in to. I’m confident in my abilities but really want to get this right the first time. The truck isn’t a daily driver so I’ll be able to take my time.
So, three years later... What did you do besides not just throw a 5.7 Hemi at it which would've been the right decision.
Please DELETE this post. Wrong Thread! Happy Holidays!!
Thanks to all those folks on the "Koning's Lifted Durango BUILD!" Thread specifically for your contributions. After a year of watching this thread, I finally pulled the trigger today on the RRO full kit for my 2014 Durango RT.
Now to find the right installer near Portland Oregon. Let me know if you have any suggestions/recommendations. So far, it is looking like a cool $1k from a few installers with or without alignment. 2014 Dodge Durango RT, 275 55R20 Nitto Terra Grappler 2, MB Wheels TKO 20X9
Yes, she rubs a little when loaded on a good bounce or a hard turn onto a steep apron... thus the lift! She does fit over normal height curbs now though even without the lift.
Happy Holidays!
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