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Old 12-21-2006, 11:57 AM
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I need to order a set of pushrods today so i can sneak my new heads on while the wife is away for the day next week. I know I should probably measure and go that route but surly enough people have done similar swaps that their should be a good guess. I don't want her to know I'm working on my car again, she would kill me.


I have a Comp. 224/228 581/588 112 with a set of Patriot Performance stage 2 heads that have been milled .010 perimeter style since this is on a 98 C5. I'm thinking the 7.4 stock length should be fine. What do you guys think?

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I agree with you!

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There are a few things that go into finding the correct pushrod length.

New Cam Base Circle
Head Gasket Thickness
Cylinder Head Milling

With your specs, a 7.404" PR would be ideal. So, the 7.400" will work fine.
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Stock length FTW and dont get caught so make sure and get some lava soap to clean all the grease under your nails and off your hands...
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Thanks for the help, i have a set on the way. Comps for $82 and free shipping. my hands are always dirty looking so i don't have to worry about that.




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