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Old 01-16-2006, 12:32 PM
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Default Who makes thicker walled pushrods?

I figure it'd be a good thing to have in a large engine, or any high performance engine.

So, which companies have readily available thicker walled pushrods that still allow for about 0.010" clearance in the stock pushrod bore?
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Originally Posted by CANNIBAL
I figure it'd be a good thing to have in a large engine, or any high performance engine.

So, which companies have readily available thicker walled pushrods that still allow for about 0.010" clearance in the stock pushrod bore?
Katech pushrods are .080 and fit in a stock pushrod bore.
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Katech, what are the stock pushrod diameters, 5/16?

Also, what do those pushrods you make cost?

Thank you.
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Originally Posted by CANNIBAL
Katech, what are the stock pushrod diameters, 5/16?

Also, what do those pushrods you make cost?

Thank you.

Yes, 5/16

$7.70 ea
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Sweet!

Thanks for the info.

I assume I call direct to order b/c they're not on your site to order that I could find.
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Originally Posted by CANNIBAL
Sweet!

Thanks for the info.

I assume I call direct to order b/c they're not on your site to order that I could find.

Sure, call direct. Phone # in sig.
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PS, did you mean the pushrods you have are 0.80"? Not 0.080.
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Do you realize how big .8" is? 5/16" is .3125" just for comparison's sake. I think he is saying they have .080" thick walls.
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Originally Posted by CANNIBAL
PS, did you mean the pushrods you have are 0.80"? Not 0.080.
5/16 dia.
.080 wall

Lengths:
7.250
7.300
7.350
7.400
7.450
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Gotcha, that's why I was clarifying b/c the specified 0.080 wasn't correlated to wall or overall diameter, just making sure b/c there's no way a 0.80" OD would fit
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Originally Posted by 777
Do you realize how big .8" is? 5/16" is .3125" just for comparison's sake. I think he is saying they have .080" thick walls.

Those are some crazy pushrods! Whats the rev limit on those? 200rpm?

I could add a few more jokes here but I don't know if anybody will appreciate my sarcasm.
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Any other lengths? I am anticipating mine are going to come in around 7.15 inches due to the addtional height of the Morel lifter plunger.

Thanks
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Originally Posted by vettenuts
Any other lengths? I am anticipating mine are going to come in around 7.15 inches due to the addtional height of the Morel lifter plunger.

Thanks

Just those for now.
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I always appreciate sarcasm
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Also, what are the wall diameters of the other hardened pushrods available for the LS1?
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We sell Smith Brothers and Jesel in different wall thickness. We also stock Smith Brothers with restrictors in many common sizes.

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.113" wall is available.
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I'm running some .095 walled pushrods from Manton. Very quality pr's!
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Originally Posted by Cstraub
.113" wall is available.
sorry, I know this thread is pretty old, but I need some thicker walled pushrods.

anyone know how thick you can go without boring out the pushrod holes in the head? also, where can I order them from?

also, what is the wall thickness of a typical stock replacement hardened pushrod and a stock rod? just out of curiosity more than anything...

TIA.
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I believe just about everyone offers a .080 wall pushrod. My 3/8" pushrods are a .125 wall pushrod.


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