roller rockers?

[dynodave]

Jim,
The basic kit, which includes the adaptor plates, studs and counter sunk mounting bolts is 289.00. As of today,I have 3 left in stock but based on recent conversations, I may be down to 1 by the end of this week. More on the way, my next production run is bigger.
If you would like to talk to me about this and other kit options, send me a personal message with your contact info.
Thanks for your interest
Dave

Mike,
We remember seeing non screw-in studs pull out in cast iron heads in the old days and valve float was widely believed to be the culprit. It is also possible that the studs were over torqued causing thread damage. This is not very common and is more likely to show up under extreme race conditions.
You never see this happen on street motors or even week end warriors.      
We used stock Buick valve covers with one gasket and had no clearance issues. But it could be a problem with some covers depending on the baffles. It may be possible to eliminate the baffle under the cover to gain clearance and use a breather cap with a nipple for a PCV hose to the PCV valve.
Dave

Terry
First let me start be saying that I very much wish I had been able to speak with you. I have known Joe a long time and naturally I might be a little bias. It is hard for me to determine exactly what the circumstances were during the time you called (there have been a lot of calls) , but some kits were sold and not yet shipped because we were waiting for custom ground cams from Comp Cams to arrive. I know that there was an issue with ordering the wrong rocker arm ratio, but I believe it was a different person.
Anybody who is in business knows that there were times when they didn't handle a situation or customer as well as they should have and Joe is no exception. I can understand how a person might become impatient and abrasive with customers at times if they have been dealing with the public for as long as Joe has. Regardless, it still should not happen and I apologize for any miss treatment.  In all fairness to Joe, I have to take most of the blame for not having more product ready to ship and putting Joe in the middle of this situation.
Regarding TA's shaft system, Correct me if I am wrong, but their shaft rocker system for the 215/300/340 retails for $900.00, not including push rods and lifters. Both systems, shaft or stud, would require aftermarket tubular push rods and likely new lifters. With my system you have a choice of rockers, even stock stamped steel (still more durable than original with better oiling ) if you are on a budget. The rockers used on the magazine motor have large trunions, are made of 8650 Chromemoly steel and are considerably stronger and stiffer than aluminum rockers. Even with these high-end rockers our kit price is less.
We offer kits with custom ground cams using the latest lobe profiles and will spec out an optimal grind for a customers combination. I know the TA shaft rockers are a quality piece, but they offer no performance advantage over stud mounted rockers, especially if you use high strength and ultra stiff Chromemoly steel rockers like Comp.'s Ultra Pro Magnum.
I would like to speak with you personally. If you are open to it, send me a personal message with your phone no. and a good time to call.
Thanks
Dave