Posted By: Leon441
More examples of in expense to run P7 - 09/30/14 03:53 PM
I have been beating this engine pretty good. Friday night testing for outlaw races. Saturday index races. Street cruising. Whatever floats my boat. Everyone looks under the hood thinking this must be $50g's.
Well finally after not checking valves as often as I should, lost the bearing in the roller tip of one Jesel rocker arm. Checked with Jesel $35 for a replacement. Called Ritter and he had complete rocker arms for less. So I ordered 8.
This is nothing special for most racers. 15 years ago a similar fix for my CFE w8's would have been buy the part from Jesel along with extras and a two matched pairs if you want spares.
Bottom line the parts for these are somewhat exotic. But, a phone call or two and you can have very affordable replacement or spare parts. Kent Ritter basically has an inventory far better for these engines than your current mail order guys do for other mopars. And there are many others who have r5p7 inventories as well.
My son wants to put one in his duster. I want him to do a LA small block. My 15 year old kid can't handle 800hp in a street car. Lol
Well finally after not checking valves as often as I should, lost the bearing in the roller tip of one Jesel rocker arm. Checked with Jesel $35 for a replacement. Called Ritter and he had complete rocker arms for less. So I ordered 8.
This is nothing special for most racers. 15 years ago a similar fix for my CFE w8's would have been buy the part from Jesel along with extras and a two matched pairs if you want spares.
Bottom line the parts for these are somewhat exotic. But, a phone call or two and you can have very affordable replacement or spare parts. Kent Ritter basically has an inventory far better for these engines than your current mail order guys do for other mopars. And there are many others who have r5p7 inventories as well.
My son wants to put one in his duster. I want him to do a LA small block. My 15 year old kid can't handle 800hp in a street car. Lol
