recommendations for my valvetrain

[hard-charger]

hi, i got  a set of stage 6 heads, i have the valves and adjustable isky rocker arms. but nothing else. just wondering if anyone can recommend a good valvetrain set up, springs retainers/locks etc.... and do those heads use the stock length pushrods?

cam is an engle solid kv3 intake, and a kv4 exh.

thanks all!

[firefighter3931]

The Stage VI heads use an offset intake rocker so the Isky's won't work. 

Harland Sharp makes an offset rocker set for those heads but it is spendy $$$

Check with Engle for the valvesprings for a recommendation on seat & open pressures for their cam. The Isky 8005 springs would probably be plenty for that cam....but check to make sure. 


The Stage VI's are good heads but usually require lots of "correction" out of the box. Have them looked over very closely by a competent machinist. 


Ron

[hard-charger]

dangit. I wasn't aware that they used offset int. rockers. they are used, & have had a clean up job with nothing more. but I was thinking of having them cleaned up again, the bowls blended & the intake & heads matched.
as for the retainers & locks what would be a good type to go w/? I was thinking 10° titanium. but have no experience in that field. & I have no idea who makes a good product for a good price.
is there anything else I'd need to buy? I saw these little boot things that go around the valve. I'm pretty sure those are neccesary. & what gasket would you recommend w/ these heads?
thanks again!!

[firefighter3931]

I don't think you really need a titanium retainer....chrome moly with 10* hardened locks will be fine, inmo. Comp Cams has what you need.

Yes you will need valveseals installed   

What engine are these going on ? The stage VI's have a raised intake port so if you use them on a 440 you need spacer plates to bolt on the intake manifold. If you are using them on a lowdeck 383-400 block then you can bolt a 440 width (RB) manifold directly on. That's a nice feature if you're building a lowdeck stroker but a PITA if you're using them on a 440. 

As for head gaskets ; the felpro 1009's will work fine.



Ron

[hard-charger]

thanks!
these heads are going on my charger;

engine, 440 .30 over 10.1 comp.
cam, engle kv3/kv4
2x4 600's on a tunnel ram
hooker super comps 1 7/8 into 3in. x pipe w/ cutouts after the x.  and 3in x 12in. glasspack
727 manuel valve body, super street fighter TQ (i think 3800 stall)
8 3/4 489, 4.10 detroit locker

i have the spacers and they do look like they can be pain..
thanks again!
would anyone know of any good machinest in the sf bay area?

[firefighter3931]

thanks!
these heads are going on my charger;

engine, 440 .30 over 10.1 comp.
cam, engle kv3/kv4
2x4 600's on a tunnel ram
hooker super comps 1 7/8 into 3in. x pipe w/ cutouts after the x.  and 3in x 12in. glasspack
727 manuel valve body, super street fighter TQ (i think 3800 stall)
8 3/4 489, 4.10 detroit locker

i have the spacers and they do look like they can be pain..
thanks again!
would anyone know of any good machinest in the sf bay area?

H-C....that looks like a very strong build ! 

In your area i would contact Mopar Engines West and have them look the heads over. They are a Mopar Specialty shop and do outstanding work 


Ron