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Old 05-15-2012, 05:04 PM
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hey i will be putting a 54-600-11 comp cam in my 2008 lmg 5.3,can someone tell me if i need to change the pushrod length if i put this cam in? its going to be carbureted by the way, thanks
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What else has been changed ?

Head work ?
Thicker/Thiner gaskets ?
Lifters ?
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nothine yet, stock heads,rocker arms, etc, going to change cam, springs, ls7 lifters, and thats it, i have been told that with that cam i should be able to keep stock length push rods? but i need to know for sure, i guess i could get a push rod length checker, thanks
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You will be glad you did. It is always nice to have that assurance. I always advise customers to check. It could make a world of difference on valvetrain wear.




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