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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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quick overview guys:

LQ4
317's
228R 114LSA .590/.590 cam
twin T61's

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ARP head studs
lunati .660 dual springs
LS9 head gasket

what size push rods should i run? how do you figure the length out for that matter? since Im going to be in there if i figure why not swap the lifters.. any affordable recommendations?

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You should measure with the pushrod checker tool, but I used the standard 7.4" COMP Cams (7638-16) with LS9 gaskets and they were fine. Stock LS7 lifters are standard and can be bought anywhere.
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You should measure with the pushrod checker tool, but I used the standard 7.4" COMP Cams (7638-16) with LS9 gaskets and they were fine. Stock LS7 lifters are standard and can be bought anywhere.


You running 317's ?
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Yep. Untouched aside from lunati dual springs.
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Yep. Untouched aside from lunati dual springs.

Excellent, im running the same springs too. Ill order the 7.400 today thanks for the help.
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anyone have a P/N for the right ARP head studs with 317 heads? motor is a 01 lq4
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