gun5l1ng3r

I was reading a thread about new components when installing a cam and somebody said to just keep the stock pushrods because if the valves ever hit the pistons, the pushrods bend, not the valves.
So my question is, should I buy new hardened pushrods, or are the stockers ok.
And also is it better to stay with the stockers incase I do touch a piston to a vavle?
I am giong to have a 224/224 .561 .561 114lsa, with the Manley spring/retainer kit, new rollmaster chain,ls6 oil pump.

Country Boy

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Hardened, because with the added spring tension, higher revs, and more stress, the stockers will more than likely give up.

gun5l1ng3r

Didn't think about the higher spring tension. Good catch I was also trying to save $100 on my install and I didnt see anything better about hardened. Thanks

gun5l1ng3r

ttt
Thanks

Blacker

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With an upgraded cam and spring, Chromemoly PR's are a must.

fbodysetc

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I have comp 918s & 230/230 590/590 cam and I havent had any problems with the stockers yet