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Old 08-10-2003, 01:39 PM
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what size pushrods will i need for my cam swap. I will be getting the GM ASA cam. It is a 226/236 .525/525 110LSA. So will i stay with stock size rods or something else? Thnx...
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Default Re: What size pushrods?

I haven't measured the ASA cam, but, the ASA cam should have a slightly smaller base circle than the stock cam.

You should be able to get by with stock 7.40" rods, but you will have sightly less preload than stock spec.... No big problem.... Get a set of Thunder Racing 7.40" hardened rods. They are about .015" longer than stock. That will get the preload just about to stock spec.
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Default Re: What size pushrods?

Well the stock rods aren't QUITE 7.40". They are actually 7.380" if I remember correctly, but since most pushrod manufacturers dont' make those lengths, the best we can find is 7.40".
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sounds good. thnx...
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Default Re: What size pushrods?

Well the stock rods aren't QUITE 7.40". They are actually 7.380" if I remember correctly, but since most pushrod manufacturers dont' make those lengths, the best we can find is 7.40".
Yep ... I think that was what tin indian was getting at though, when he was saying the 7.40 is around .015 longer then stock (meaning the stock would be around 7.385 ish) Close enough for me.




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