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Old 05-20-2009 | 02:10 AM
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i was told by a few ppl on here that with my cam that i installed that 7.425s rod would be ok and quiter but when i started it up today for the first time after letting the rvt seal for 24hrs it sounded like a loud sowing machine so i duno if the push rod length is incorrect are what?
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Old 05-20-2009 | 02:12 AM
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What cam? What was the base circle? Did you measure/check it?
Old 05-20-2009 | 05:47 AM
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How did you install the rockers? Did you trq them on base circle following TDC firing sequence?
Did you install the PACs at 1.800 height?

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Old 05-20-2009 | 08:35 PM
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i was told by my local tuning shop and motor builder that 7.4s for a stock motor are just fine he said cuz there is a loud tappin noise coming from valve covers
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What springs too. Mine quieted up considerably after a few K miles.
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pac 918s
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Can you answer the questions in post #3?

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Old 05-21-2009 | 09:16 PM
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6.800+11x.050=7.350 is what i got when i checked it with the pushrod length checker!!!




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