1.73 Roller Rocker Group Buy.....

[tbirdsc357]

These usually go for $225.00 US for a set of 12. If we have 6 or more people we can get them for $175.00 US + Shipping per set.


Please Read:

Hey guys, as per the request of Paul I need to get a list of everyone involved and their method of payment, as well as their intended date of payment and so that I can email that list to him....this way he knows how and when to expect it. please email me with that info either on this thread or at spathay@rogers.com as soon as you can

He will not be placing the supplying order obviously until after everyone has paid.

I have already paid to cover the shipping costs for all the parts with the insurance. The total was $66.81 US.......$91.88 CA

People Confirmed :



1) Matt - Paid
2) MySelf - Paid
3) z90sc - Paid
4) scrapsc - Paid
5) Dean (charged92) - Paid
6)Jim Gravelle - Paid
7) Steve D - Paid
8) Eric (shotbirdsc) Paid
9) Jason W Paid

[lazybird4pt6]

Preparing for spring, are we Steve?!;)

[Jason Wild]

Steve what happened to the old post about this?

[tbirdsc357]

I deleted it.

Come on people....lets see those hands.:)

[Jason Wild]

Steve I Guess I'm in if the price is 175US

[z90sc]

I'm interested......count me in.
z

[tbirdsc357]

Originally posted by z90sc
I'm interested......count me in.
z

I have placed you on the list.

[charged92]

I was trying to wait until winter but since someone has a "woody".:D $175.00 US and a quality set right? If so count me in Steve.

[tbirdsc357]

Originally posted by charged92
I was trying to wait until winter but since someone has a "woody".:D $175.00 US and a quality set right? If so count me in Steve.

Dean, we will be getting the RR's from Paul @ Blue Tongue Motorsports. Those who know him will attest to the quality of his parts. He has conducted 2 group buys for these RR's before, and no one has had any complaints to my knowledge.

I have added you to the list.

We need one more person.:)

[charged92]

I figured so. I have dealt with Paul and will be glad to again.:D

[fast Ed]

I'm going to stick this to the top for a few days at the request of Mr. Pathay ... :)



cheers
Ed N.

[Jason Wild]

I thought ED was going to say he wanted a set.:D

[fast Ed]

Nope, not at this point ... I want to see how quick mine will go without ever taking the valve covers off. ;)



cheers
Ed N.

[SeanMatteson]

Ed should get a set, unless he's planning to pull out that '6 and slap in a turbo'd '8?! Ed?! :D

I have a set of these RR's, so if you guys want to check them out (they're still in the box), let me know. I could bring them with me to a meet at some point.

Cheers,

Sean

[Greg Coleman]

I want a set of adjustable roller rockers and then I'll sell my 1.73's. Does any one know where I can get a set of adjustables?

[SeanMatteson]

Greg,

Why? Are you planning to slap in some solid lifters?! I don't know that you'll see any benefit from running adjustable rockers. I think you're just looking for a total PITA! Think about what it takes to get at the damned things. You would have to pull the blower and both plenums in order to remove the valve covers just to get at them. I've heard that running solid lifters and adjustable rockers usually means that you get stuck adjusting them on a monthly basis, or maybe even a weekly basis. Sounds too much like work to me.

...And solid lifters tend to be noisy.

Cheers,

Sean

[tbirdsc357]

Originally posted by fast Ed N
I'm going to stick this to the top for a few days at the request of Mr. Pathay ... :)



cheers
Ed N.

Thanks Ed.

[shotbirdsc]

I would be in for a set at $175.

[tbirdsc357]

Eric,

Excellent ! I will put you on the list.

BTW....are you going to make it out to the meet on Wednesday?

[Greg Coleman]

It was Waynes idea to go to adjustables,he says i'll need them with the cam.:D

[charged92]

Do we have everyone?

[tbirdsc357]

Dean,

I will talk to Ryan tonight and if he is in then we have enough....if not, we need one more person.

BTW.......Paul is away for a few weeks so we will have to wait a little while until he gets back. I will keep you all posted.

[JimGravelle]

Hi,

Dumb question: can you run these roller rockers with a stock cam?

I was thinking...if the price is so good I should grab a set for when my head gaskets (knock on wood) finally give out...a nice upgrade to have on hand! ;)

Jim.

[sabbySC]

Greg, you can either buy adjustables or get new pushrods and shim the rockers accordingly when you install the new cam. Or you could pay a little extra and buy custom length pushrods.

Personally I would just opt for some hardened pushrods and shim.

[tbirdsc357]

Originally posted by JimGravelle
Hi,

Dumb question: can you run these roller rockers with a stock cam?


Jim,

yes, you can used these with the stock cam. Thats what I plan on doing.

[JimGravelle]

Cool!

Then if you can still get them for $175 count me in! How much is that in Canuck bucks? ;)

Jim.

[tbirdsc357]

Jim, that would be around $236.00 CAD plus whatever shipping costs there is.

I'll put you on the list.....we now have the 6 required for the group price. As soon as Paul contacts me I will let you guys know when to send him the money.

[JimGravelle]

Ok....

Another dumb question: what benefit do these rockers have over the stock ones?

Jim.

[tbirdsc357]

Jim,

I'm no expert but as far as I know they are made out of aluminun and so they are lighter than the stock ones....they are supposed to reduce heat and friction......thus giving HP gains.

I have heard that you get more lift with the 1.8 Roller Rockers....but some people have had problems with them. Maybe someone who knows a little more on the technical side can give some input.

[Jason Wild]

Jim,

There is no such thing as a dumb question.

A roller rocker has less friction that stock this because it's running on roller bearings not a metal to metal with some oil to lower the friction. I hope that helps some what.

[SeanMatteson]

Here's some pics of the set that I bought off Paul (BTM). I believe this is exactly what he still sells. The first shows the full kit...

[SeanMatteson]

Here's a profile view of one rocker up close...

[SeanMatteson]

Here's a view of the rocker from underneath. You'll notice in the center, there's a roller shaft with a hole through it for the bolt. That shaft is isolated from the rest of the rocker by a bearing on either end.

[SeanMatteson]

Finally, here is a picture showing the rocker, the bolt, and the pedestal (sp?). There are twelve full sets like this one in the kit.

[sabbySC]

Sean, who makes those rockers?

[tbirdsc357]

Seb,

Paul at Blue tongue sells them.......not sure who makes them.

[Bill McNeil]

The same company that makes the Scorpion rockers that Tom's sells, I'm almost positive.

[axlr8r]

Hope I'm not too late, count me in on this buy as well.
Thanks

[tbirdsc357]

Matt,

you are not too late at all. I am giving this until October13 to get everyone that might be interested. I have placed you on the list.

At this point we have the required amount of people for the group price of $175.00US + Shipping :)

I am just waiting for Paul to get back into town and then we can work out the details send him the payments.

[fast Ed]

Steve, I'm going to unstick this now, since it looks like you have enough takers ... :)



cheers
Ed N.

[tbirdsc357]

No problem Ed......thanks.

[ScrapSC]

Email me about this also!!! I am interested in a set of the 1:73 rollers....

[tbirdsc357]

Originally posted by ScrapSC
Email me about this also!!! I am interested in a set of the 1:73 rollers....

I have added you to the list.

[tbirdsc357]

Okay guys....I spoke to Paul and I will be letting you know in the next few days when we can start sending out our payments.

Ed has been gracious enough to accept the shipment for the Ontario boys, that way we can save some money on shipping, taxes, and duty.

Each of the Ontario guys will send the payment of $175.00US, when it gets here the shipping costs will be split up evenly........you will pay that amount at the time of pick up.

For the two guys in the US (z90sc, scrapsc).....you need to email Paul and let him know your ZIP code, he will give you a shipping cost which you will pay at the same time when you send your payment.

When sending your payment please specify "SCCoO Group Buy" so that Paul knows who you are.

Once again, I will be letting you know in a day or two when we can start sending our payments.

Steve Pathay.

[ScrapSC]

Appreciate you letting me in on this!!! My heads are at the shop getting that beautiful port job done to them... I have a feeling they will love these rockers on top!!!!!!!!! Will email BlueTongue with zip!!!!!

[Jason Wild]

Steve,
Are we going to have to pay GST and PST now?

[tbirdsc357]

Jason,

No.....we will pay that after it gets here.

I am going to pay Paul the shipping fees to get get all the RR's for SCCoO members shipped here. After it gets here there will be the taxes & duty added....which I will also pay.

We then add the shipping costs, taxes, and duty then divide it evenly......which each person will pay to me or Ed on pick up.

[charged92]

Would anyone be interested in meeting me half way between London and Bolton when they come in so I don't have to drive all the way up there? Anyone from Burlington or somewhere like that getting a set that could pick up mine and I'll pick them up from you? Let me know.:D

[Jason Wild]

Dean,
I will bring them to you on one of my trips to london.

[tbirdsc357]

If the Ontario guys would like your parts shipped to your door that is fine, it might make things a little more convienent for you.

All you have to do is let me know and I will tell Paul....he will let you know how much the shipping costs will be.

Let me know if you want to do this.

[tbirdsc357]

Okay guys ...the time has come to send our payments to Paul. I have set a closing date of October 1 for this group buy....anyone after that will not qualify.


You need to specify "SCCoO Group Buy" so that Paul knows who you are. Ontario guys need to send their payments of $175.00 US to Paul by the following methods :

1) Paypal : PaypalOrders@BlueTongueMotorsports.com
2) Certified Check
3) Money Order


I recommend that we all use paypal that way everything goes faster. If you don't have a paypal account....one can be made in the matter of a few minutes, just go to paypal.com and create a new account.

Let me know when you have sent your payment so that I can undate the list with "PAID" next to your name.

The US guys, don't forget to send Paul an email with your ZIP so that he can give you a shipping cost.

[charged92]

Originally posted by Jason Wild
Dean,
I will bring them to you on one of my trips to london.

Jason,

That would be great. Thank you very much!:D

[tbirdsc357]

Updated the "PAID" list.

[Fordz Coupe]

What happened to Oct. 13th deadline???
Just randomly decided to change it to Oct. 1st??
Some of us older-timers take longer to make up our minds you know!!!
Anyway, sounds like a good deal so count me in on the group buy.
FYI, I'm at a conference for the next 3 days so won't be able to set up a paypal account to pay BTM until Friday.

[tbirdsc357]

Originally posted by Fordz Coupe
What happened to Oct. 13th deadline???
Just randomly decided to change it to Oct. 1st??
Some of us older-timers take longer to make up our minds you know!!!
Anyway, sounds like a good deal so count me in on the group buy.
FYI, I'm at a conference for the next 3 days so won't be able to set up a paypal account to pay BTM until Friday.

LOL.....no it was not just randomly changed. It was stuck at the top for a while so that everyone that had interest in this product would have a chance to see it and respond. Thats why I had the "Maybe" section up there.......Ryan was the only one that showed interest and did not make up his mind.

Had you posted anything you would have been placed in that section, but anyway.........I will place you on the list. The closing date of October 1 still stands. Friday will be fine for the payment.

[tbirdsc357]

Hey guys, as per the request of Paul I need to get a list of everyone involved and their method of payment, as well as their intended date of payment and so that I can email that list to him....this way he knows how and when to expect it. please email me with that info either on this thread or at spathay@rogers.com as soon as you can

He will not be placing the supplying order obviously until after everyone has paid. Paul checked into shipping today. Cost is $42 for 5-7 sets going to one address, however the total rises to $53.60 if you want insurance on the package. Let me know if you want insurance on the shipment,

If we go with $53.60 US, with that split seven ways it works out to roughly $10.32 CAD......we would then add the taxes and duty on that. Without insurance it is $8.09 + Taxes + duty. Let me know what you want.

[Andrew Wang]

I would have liked to have jumped in on this but got suckered into
getting another puppy instead. They used the "if it was for your
car you'd get it" routine. Damn I hate it when they're right. :D

[Fordz Coupe]

Steve, as indicated last night, I will send payment via paypal to BTM on Friday.
If the bulk order is being shipped to one address such as to Sir Ed at "Fines" that would be fine with me to keep costs down.
The extra couple of bucks to insure the package is probably a good idea.
Thx. for not taking my date change comment seriously.

[tbirdsc357]

Update on page 1

[charged92]

Steve,

I just opened a paypal account.(welcome to the computer age right!!) Which e-mail address do I send payment to? BTW does anyone know if these rr's can be used with a custom cam?:D As soon as I find out which address to pay I will be sending payment via Paypal.

[z90sc]

Talked to Paul last night,payment went out today.........
z

[tbirdsc357]

Dean,

send the payment to:

PaypalOrders@BlueTongueMotorsports.com

z90sc,

Thank you.

[tbirdsc357]

Originally posted by charged92
Steve,

BTW does anyone know if these rr's can be used with a custom cam?:D

Dean, yes they can be used with a custon cam.;)

[tbirdsc357]

updated on page 1 ....again

Eric, Jason ........hellooooooooo:)

[charged92]

Paid via Paypal today.:D

[tbirdsc357]

Thanks Dean........I'll update the list.

[charged92]

I probrably know the answer to this but I gave no shipping address. Is this correct?

[tbirdsc357]

Dean,

that is correct.

I have already paid Paul to have all the units shipped to Ed. We will add up all the shipping costs and then split it seven ways....it will be cheeper that way. :)

[JimGravelle]

Steve,

Just sent off the bucks to Paul via PayPal!

:)

Jim.

[tbirdsc357]

Jim, thanks.

I will update the list.....were are almost there boys:)

[ScrapSC]

So, when can we expect these works of art??? I have a fresh set of ported intake/exhaust heads waiting in them....

[tbirdsc357]

Waiting on two more people to pay then we are set....I'll let you know.

[tbirdsc357]

Bump......

[shotbirdsc]

Sorry for the delay guys just came back from Vegas.

I just sent the payment via paypal.

Eric

[Fordz Coupe]

Payment sent to BTM via paypal today.
(can't activate my new account until the pin comes in on my Visa statement so used someone else's acct.).
Put in the description re: sccoo group buy (Steve D).

[tbirdsc357]

Eric, Steve.........Thank you.


Paul has recieved your payments and hopfully he will be placing the order on Monday.....and the parts will be shipping a week after that.

Steve.

[tbirdsc357]

Just an update :

The order was placed on Wednesday......and we are looking at a possible shipping date of next Wednesday (Oct 15).

I'll you posted.

[charged92]

Good deal buddy. Keep us posted.:D

[tbirdsc357]

This just in:

Paul received 3 sets of rockers today from the order. The rest are
on backorder and scheduled to ship to him Fri I am told. Paul is going to send 2 of the sets to the US purchasers tomorrow and hold the remaining set until the balance of the order comes in on Monday. Sorry for the delay.

z90sc & scrapsc.....your set should be in the mail today (Oct 15)

Steve.

[tbirdsc357]

Just to let you guys know....Paul sent out the shippment today and will hopefully be arriving some time next week. I will let you all know when it gets here.

Steve.

[Jason Wild]

Good to hear there on there way I'm sure we will see them in a week or two since the mail is slow.

[Jason Wild]

Steve any word and where they are?

[tbirdsc357]

Jason,

They were mailed out last wee sometime so hopefully they will be here this week.

Ed will let me know when it gets here, then I will figure out the final shipping costs and taxes that we all have to pay.

Steve.

[tbirdsc357]

Okay guys...the roller rockers are in. I should have them at the meet tonight so if anyone wants to pick them up you can.

The final shipping costs came up to $91.36 CAD and then I had to pay $53.13 CAD at pick up. That should be the taxes and whatever else.

Soooooo.......$91.36 + $53.13 = $144.49

Split that 7 ways and it come out to $20.64 from each of you when you pick up the roller rockers.

[charged92]

Good to hear Steve!

Jason,

Please let me know if your still able to bring mine to London. If so when? I am in no hurry so no biggy. Is it ok if I send my $$$ for shipping back with you.:D

[Jason Wild]

Yes Dean I can bring them out to you the weekend of the 14th I think it is.

[charged92]

:cool: COOL :cool:

Send me a PM or e-mail closer to the day to set up a meeting and time. Or you can call. Thanks again.

[tbirdsc357]

If anyone is in the DVP/401 area and want to pick up the roller rockers send me a PM or an email and we can arrange something.......if not I will be at the meet next Wednesday

spathay@rogers.com

[axlr8r]

Anyone installed these yet? Just wondering....

[charged92]

Just got mine yesterday.:D

[SeanMatteson]

I hope to be getting mine soon. Anyone seen or heard from Eric B. lately?

Cheers,

Sean

[Jason Wild]

Sean,
I was talking with Eric last week by e-mail when he got back in town.

[shotbirdsc]

Hey Sean,

I hope to be picking them up this week from Steve sorry for the wait. Are you around Toronto anytime from Wed-Sun I am going to be down there all week. If not my sisters boyfriend is coming up this weekend and I can get him to swing it by your house next week he lives pretty close by to you.

Eric

[SeanMatteson]

Eric,

I wasn't really planning on being in T.O. at all this week. I'll try to touch base with you via email to see what we can set up.

I think you still are owed payment for the pumpkin if I'm not mistaken, and I owe you the spare that I've got in return too. Maybe we can kill two birds with one stone.

Cheers,

Sean