even if i did swap out my rocker arms, in order to change the valve springs i would have to take the head off right?

 

dont have to, would be easier to do with the heads off. getting a spring compressor to the 7 and 8 cylinders is gona be a pita. you will need a air compressor and the fitting for the spark plug holes. Performance Tool W84003 - Performance Tool Air Hold Adapters - Overview - SummitRacing.com and spring compressor
Summit Racing SUM-906784 - Summit Racing® Valve Spring Compressors - Overview - SummitRacing.com

 

thats what i thought.

well its gonna be a while til that happens.

thanks for all the info and you guys have been as helpful as i could have asked for. you guys are awesome.