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Old 07-13-2010, 06:34 AM
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Do you have to change your push rods when putting a 02 ls6 cam in an 5.3?
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Old 07-13-2010, 06:36 AM
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you shouldnt, but the springs are a good idea
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Yea i got the springs but wast sure if i needed a different length pushrod.
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Measure when you do the swap.. .02
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I have been told that you won't need to change the push rods in the 5.3. I am doing the same thing with a ls1 cam in a 5.3. I couldn't find a 02 or newer ls6 cam for a decent price.
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