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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 12:46 PM
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hardened pushrods yes or no?

I hear back and forth about hardened pushrods. Do you guys recommend putting hardened pushrods with aftermarket heads/cam/springs?
Old Oct 26, 2004 | 01:27 PM
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Re: hardened pushrods yes or no?

yes you have too. Stock pushrods are not strong enough to handle it
Old Oct 26, 2004 | 02:18 PM
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Re: hardened pushrods yes or no?

Use the search button, I noticed you posted 3 separate topics in a row, SEARCH BUTTON is our FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously tho, you would b suprised how much good info we have in our archives.
Old Oct 26, 2004 | 05:16 PM
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Re: hardened pushrods yes or no?

I wouldn't install any cam without upgrading pushrods. Heard too many horror stories about them even with stock cams.
Old Oct 26, 2004 | 05:17 PM
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k, thanks searching now.
Old Oct 27, 2004 | 04:54 AM
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Re: hardened pushrods yes or no?

Yes
Old Oct 31, 2004 | 09:13 AM
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Re: hardened pushrods yes or no?

ok, dumb ? here what length? Do I just ask whoever I buy the cam from?
Old Oct 31, 2004 | 11:59 AM
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Re: hardened pushrods yes or no?

"....aftermarket, heads, cam, springs...."

You will have to check and see what the correct length is. Cam base circle, rocker arm design, installed valve height and many other factors play into choosing a pushrod length. Don't assume anything.

Buy a pushrod length checker from Comp and follow the instructions, then order the pushrods you need.

The strongest pushrod you could buy is going to be a tapered length like Manton, Smith Brothers etc..

-Mindgame
Old Oct 31, 2004 | 02:19 PM
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Re: hardened pushrods yes or no?

what about chromoly?
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