what legnth pushrods?

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06-04-2009, 11:41 AM

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what legnth pushrods?

got a custom turbo cam coming and need to know what length pushrod to use. 1.5 ratio rockers with .540/.550ish lift. setup in sig.

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06-04-2009, 11:42 AM

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You need to measure. No one can tell you what length rod you will need. Depends on deck height, lifter selection, head gasket, etc.

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06-04-2009, 12:01 PM

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well everything is stock on the long block,lifters, deck height.etc; ..so what is the stock pushrod legnth.Would a cam change include needing to change pushrod length?

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06-04-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lt170chevelle

well everything is stock on the long block,lifters, deck height.etc; ..so what is the stock pushrod legnth.Would a cam change include needing to change pushrod length?

Stock length is 7.2". With just a cam swap you usually don't need to change your pushrod length, but it is always best practice to measure to be sure.