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Old 12-26-2006, 01:41 PM
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I have a 94 z28 and I am changing to 1.6 rr. I think with the mileage that I have on the motor I should change the push rods. What should I go with? What length, size?
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The length should be 7.200 and you can really use any brand thats hardened. I like the Trickflows myself.
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I am looking for the best cheapest set I can find. Do you have any suggestions?
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I run the Comp Hi-energy hardened pushrods #63-7808-16 http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...vid=4&pcid=106
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The price was $36.95. Was that for a set of 16?
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Originally Posted by Chance883
I have a 94 z28 and I am changing to 1.6 rr. I think with the mileage that I have on the motor I should change the push rods. What should I go with? What length, size?
I'm running OE Replacement Pushrods from Autozone. I figure that if I have an issue and the pushrods end up bending, I'd rather them bend than let the force go further into the engine (broken valve or lifter).

It's much easier to replace a bent pushrod than a broken valve or lifter.

My OE Replacement set was a little more than $40 for the set of 16.
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I would stick with the comp oe replacments for about 35.00...MM
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Originally Posted by Chance883
The price was $36.95. Was that for a set of 16?
Yes it is a set of 16
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i wouldn't run any thing but a one pice pushrod.i'v had those cheep one's come apart on me more than once
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I heard the OEM '94-'95 pushrods were hardened from factory and '96-'97 were not??? Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Originally Posted by cino
I heard the OEM '94-'95 pushrods were hardened from factory and '96-'97 were not??? Please correct me if I'm wrong.
True statement.




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