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1.7 Roller Rockers good for towing?

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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 03:46 AM
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I'm thinking of purchasing some Harland Sharp non-adjustable 1.7 roller rockers. Does anybody know if this mod helps with towing. I pull a 5,000# travel trailer and looking for more low end torque. Any response would greatly be appreciated. Thanks!
 
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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Default RE: 1.7 Roller Rockers good for towing?

I think they help, escpecially since it gave me more power in the low to mid RPM range. That's where you need grunt for towing.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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Default RE: 1.7 Roller Rockers good for towing?

The 1.7 rockers have been described to me as akin to installing a mild cam on the engine. I didn't have the funds to install them when I did my rebuild on my 5.2L but have future plans to do so.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 03:05 AM
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VWandDodge & Silver Dodge- Thanks for your comments. I'll order the 1.7's tomorrow and hopefully have them installed within 2 weeks. I can't wait to feelsomepower difference in the low and midRPM range with this mod.
 
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This is why I want to upgrade:

 
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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Is that a junk-yard or your backyard............
 
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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Is that a junk-yard or your backyard............
I have another hobby other than rebuilding the Dodge Don't be a hater.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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Im just messing with ya man............when I was a young kid and people had scrap laying around I always thought those were the superrich people.....
 
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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Im just messing with ya man............when I was a young kid and people had scrap laying around I always thought those were the superrich people.....
Oh damn! I must be SUPER-DUPER rich in your book.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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VWandDodge- I hear you. Any mod that benefits the low end definitely helps our towing needs. How does your truck pull and how many lbs do you normally tow?
 
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