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General Category => Engine, Transmission, & Rear Axle assy. => Topic started by: Rotus8guy on March 24, 2026, 10:29:21 AM

Title: Roller Rockers
Post by: Rotus8guy on March 24, 2026, 10:29:21 AM
I'm starting on rebuilding my Olds 215 block with Buick 300 heads, and I'm looking at roller rocker options.
Any experience and/or opinions on TSI, Harland Sharp or T&D from TWS, or TA Performance?

TIA,

John
Title: Re: Roller Rockers
Post by: MGBV8 on March 24, 2026, 11:01:01 AM
I have stud mounted Harland Sharp roller rockers in my 400 HP 350 SBC that is in my street/strip '68 Camaro.  Harland Sharp made the first roller rockers.

Not sure sure you will see any real benefit on a 215, though.
Title: Re: Roller Rockers
Post by: Rotus8guy on March 24, 2026, 12:14:11 PM
Quote from: MGBV8 on March 24, 2026, 11:01:01 AMNot sure sure you will see any real benefit on a 215, though.

I should have mentioned, it has a 300 crank too. About 298ci.
Title: Re: Roller Rockers
Post by: BlownMGB-V8 on March 24, 2026, 12:41:53 PM
Sort of depends on how high you plan to rev it and how much lift your cam has.

Jim
Title: Re: Roller Rockers
Post by: Rotus8guy on March 24, 2026, 12:56:27 PM
I don't have lift numbers at hand, but the plan is sporting street use and autocross. 6500 redline.
Title: Re: Roller Rockers
Post by: BlownMGB-V8 on March 25, 2026, 09:20:41 AM
The stock rockers can support that and lift up to about .500". If it is a hydraulic cam, adjusters aren't really needed either, just install the correct pushrods. You will need stiffer springs of course.

Jim