well i've been getting some parts together and i have the crane springs(yes they FINALLY came) and the eaton pt cruiser lifter/lashers. now i hear alot of guys talking about needing new retainers when going with cams?? would the OEM style retainers work with aftermarket cams? and some guys have the pt rockers... when doing all the work are these necessary. Basically im asking what is necessary when going with cams, and what is optional. Thanks for the help guys.


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DSM= The frustration of fixing

No the stock retainers are fine. The only reason to go with titanium retainers is to reduce mass.

The springs are good/needed so you don't get valve float, and the lifters are good so they adjust better. The rockers good so they don't break.

Cam gears would be nice if you want to adjust and yno tune.



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stock valves should be fine also with the stock retainers? replace the springs with stiffer springs and new lifters and rockers?? i can stick out my money for new rockers if necessary, but where is the best place to get the new rockers?


VW= The joy of driving
DSM= The frustration of fixing

You can get Mopar Perf Lifters and Pt Cruiser Rockers from Bob Kise.

Or Black Dog motorsports for their rocker, which have alittle better oiling control, and still teh stronmger body.



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well blackdog is down right now and i'd rather not go through howell if possible. where else could i get the upgraded rockers, my head is making horrible sounds and i would like to get things fixed asap specially before the meet on the 25th.. do you have links?? (oh yea your getting points for sure)


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DSM= The frustration of fixing

call howell, thats where i got all of my stuff, click the link fcr in my sig, he can get you stainless valves for 200ish

thanks but if my valves aren't bent im not looking to spend the x-tra money that i don't have. *If they are* i will appreciate the link, and the deal.


VW= The joy of driving
DSM= The frustration of fixing

If you don't want to go through Howell, which I see no problem with. I've had many good experiences.

You can get it all from Bob Kise at Forum Dodge, well now Fenton Doeg in MI, he gives us a 2GNT discount.



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when i did my rebuild i did the head also. eveything except cams. new SS valves, lifters, rockers, crane vavle springs and retainers. i was there so i said what the hell might as well. i would atleast do the lifter, and rockers, if you can do the valves also.
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