When I bought them I wasn't aware that they made a steel one that had a infinite life span and that the aluminum ones had a fairly short lifespan , if I had I would have spent the xtra dough!!!

I wonder if they magnaflux them or what? I will either run them another 100 hours or sell them while still perfect and buy new steel ones.

Buy the steel, pay extra for spring oilers and never worry again!

I spoke with Bob Madara for a brief moment today...
 

Yeah Steve! I'm sure thinkin' about it! I certainly don't need to have the thought of fatiguing aluminum rocker arms constantly running thru my mind. I guess I'll just have lay down a little bit more of that SMACK...$$$ :popcorn:

You need to tell Bob that you need some cams for them motors that will idle at 500 rpm's glass smooth and pull to 6500 making 1300 hp, have him figure out ten different grinds for you from mild to less mild, I am sure he could do it for you:evilb:

I don't know how long ago you bought yours they may not have had steel at that time. I believe Crower was the first to have stainless shaft rockers and it's only been a few years.

The T&D steel rockers were available at the end of 2006.

You know Steve, I am propbably one of Bob's worst nighmare customers...the only customer who wants a smooth idle. I'm sure when Bob's phone rings and he looks at his caller ID and cringing while knowing it's me on the other end----I am quite confident this is Bob's reaction while he's stares at the ringing phone knowing full well he has no recourse but to take my call---> :picard1:

but he braves the challenge, takes a deep breath and takes my call with his professional voice by always saying---"Hey Mark, how are ya?"---almost as if he hasn't spoken to me in 3 days! ha :eek:

He's a very knowledgable guy, but I must admit, if there is one thing he knows I hate---(which sounds like a chainsaw on steroids), is that he seems to enjoy rattling my cage with ending our phone conversation by mimicking the idle charactoristics of the boat called "SORCERER" ....as he is hanging up the phone on me. :party-smiley-004:

Didn't know that, I guess they knew they had a problem in some applications.

I bought mine in early 06 if I remember correctly, when I buy them again I will definately buy steel!