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Roller heads on non-roller block

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What will I need to use gt40 heads on a '77 non-roller 302 block? Thanks in advance
 

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The cam determines whether the engine is roller, not the heads. They'll bolt right on.
 
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Sorry I wasn't clear enough what I meant was what pushrods and rocker arms should I use? Not sure what style rocker arm came with the gt40 and what length pushrod? Thanks
 
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Pedestal mount rocker arms and check for pushrod length.
 

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I have two 302's with GT40 iron heads, one has stock bolt down rockers with stock length pushrods for a 79 engine, and one with stock lenth pushrods with Comp Cams studs and roller tip adjustable rockers. Both have flat tappet hydraulic cams.

On the bolt down rocker motor, I tried the Crane shim kit, but did not need it. Spins to 6 k anytme.
 

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lol... roller head... that is my shop cats name....
 
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