Engine Parts to pair with GT40P heads?

foxbodyclark · Jan 23, 2025

What rockers, pushrods and lifters to pair with GT40P heads and a B cam? (Budget minded) Thanks

AeroCoupe · Jan 23, 2025

Stock rockers, stock push rods and stock lifters.

Noobz347 · Jan 23, 2025

AeroCoupe said:
Stock rockers, stock push rods and stock lifters.

Sounds like an 80's song.

AeroCoupe · Jan 23, 2025

Would need some strong keytar riffs…

Noobz347 · Jan 23, 2025

Mustang5L5 · Jan 24, 2025

If the explorer springs, you'll likely want to change them out as well

AeroCoupe · Jan 24, 2025

@foxbodyclark - we have a tendency to derail threads here and there but we get them back on track and every once in a while we provide useful information while we are at it.

If you want some really nice rockers then take a look at these:

SBF Race Series Rocker Arms Set

SBF Rocker Arms, Stud Mount, Non-Adjustable. Scorpion Race Series! 100% Made in the USA! Quality Guaranteed! Lifetime Warranty!

scorpionracingproducts.com

IF you think those are expensive then these should make them appear more affordable:

https://www.lunatipower.com/ultra-gold-arc-rocker-w-16-ratio-for-77-92-ford-289-351w-w-5-16-stud-pedestal-set-of-16-cpg.html

Small Block Ford V8- S40076A

Fits:1966 to 2000 221-302, 351W & 5.0 HO Ford V8 Special Notes: Adjustable These Heavy Duty, Pedestal Mount, roller rockers are designed to replace the factory style rocker system, without machine work. This rocker system features Cage guided needle bearings, 3/4 diameter rocker shafts, 7/16...

harlandsharp.com

What I am trying to drive home here is that stepping up to something that is better than the stock rockers will be expensive if you want quality. You only need to move away from thhttps://www.corral.net/threads/lift-limit-on-the-stock-bolt-pedestal-rockers-on-a-roller-motor.1153765/e stock rockers if you have a cam that has a some really aggressive ramps and wild lift.

https://www.corral.net/threads/lift-limit-on-the-stock-bolt-pedestal-rockers-on-a-roller-motor.1153765/

I would still stick with the stock lifters and then check the pushrods for proper geometry.

100% agree with Mustang5L5 as the springs will need to be replaced and will need to support the cam profile.

limp · Jan 25, 2025

On my " P " heads I used
Alex's parts for beehive springs
Lunati roller " TIP " rockers
Trick Flow pushrods
Most parts were changed as I just hate putting used parts back when everything else is new.. The "P" heads came on my Explorer engine so they were not an additional purchase... Not sure how many miles were put on these used parts in the engine so " while I am there".... LOL
If I can update to "better" parts while doing this I will, but this does not mean for additional performance. I was looking to build a nice street engine on my car...
Thicker walled pushrods cant hurt, The roller tipped rockers are supposed to help with valve wear...
My opinion of roller rockers on a street car is " gosh, they sure look neat"......

AeroCoupe · Jan 25, 2025

@limp - I tried to find those rockers and cannot. Are they still available?

limp · Jan 25, 2025

AeroCoupe said:
@limp - I tried to find those rockers and cannot. Are they still available?

Pretty sure they are Lunati, but when I went to their website no gotty.....
Not long after I purchased mine they went up $150 a set more than I paid for them... maybe they priced themselves out of the market..\
I want to say I paid $225 for the set.... I will go back over my paperwork and see if I can't find this bill.....

AeroCoupe · Jan 26, 2025

A part number would be great. Would help those looking to see if they can find a set or some similar.

limp · Jan 28, 2025

AeroCoupe said:
A part number would be great. Would help those looking to see if they can find a set or some similar.

Lunati #85045-16 roller rockers Ford SB 1.6 Is whats is on my receipt from Lunati
No price on the invoice I found ( probably a packing slip)......

Rcdgl · Jan 28, 2025

I used stock bolt down rockers on my earlier GT40 heads, with stock pushrod. I did upgrade to a Comp spring package. Reved to 6200 every time!

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lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

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That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

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lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

SBF Race Series Rocker Arms Set

Small Block Ford V8- S40076A

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wrap a little cheese around it and its a done

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