AFR Valve train problems

[55Post]

Just completed a 408SBC build and got ready to cinch up the valve train on a set of AFR220 heads(Older model). The Intakes rockers and stud girdle had serious aligment issues. I acquired these heads used and had them freshened and ported, not knowing that apparently they need an off-set intake rockers. Sooo, what are my choices? Are there any recommendations from you guys?

I've called AFR and they recommend T&D shafts. I contacted several of the shaft guys; Jesel, Crane, etc. to get some info. I also contacted Yella Terra. They were very helpful and knowledgable about this set-up. I'm inclined to go with their deal but don't know much about them. Does anyone out there run their stuff?

[rookie]

I don't know about the stud girdles if you can get them from AFR and just need offset intake rockers, Jeg's
JEGS Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms - JEGS

Also Speedway has these,
I don't know if these come offset but they are a new product on the market and scary cheap, worth a look though.
S/B Chevy Platinum Series Shaft Rocker Arms

[Lasse]

Originally Posted by 55Post

Just completed a 408SBC build and got ready to cinch up the valve train on a set of AFR220 heads(Older model). The Intakes rockers and stud girdle had serious aligment issues. I acquired these heads used and had them freshened and ported, not knowing that apparently they need an off-set intake rockers. Sooo, what are my choices? Are there any recommendations from you guys?

I've called AFR and they recommend T&D shafts. I contacted several of the shaft guys; Jesel, Crane, etc. to get some info. I also contacted Yella Terra. They were very helpful and knowledgable about this set-up. I'm inclined to go with their deal but don't know much about them. Does anyone out there run their stuff?

My friend recently bougth AFR 227 heads and he had exactly same problem. He solved it buying T&Ds ($$$). If you end up to stud mounted rockers, he has leftover stud girdles if you need them (I don't know if valve spacing is the same in AFR 220). EDIT: These are stud girdles made by AFR for AFR 227 heads.

[55Post]

Rec'vd the Yella Terra Platinum rockers. Sent me the wrong PN the first time. But made good and replaced them with the right PN. Got the 1.65/1.55 ratio set. Went on my 220's with just a little clearancing along the intake port wall. No real problems with fit. We fired the motor this week, and the valve train was quiet. Everything look's good. We'll see how they operate in the long run.