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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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I am about to install a set of 2.02 5.3 heads on my goat.I was wondering since the heads have been milled .030 would i have to change pushrods?Thank you for you help and input.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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Yes, between the milling, different camshafts, variances in block deck height straight from GM, etc you'd definitely be serving yourself well to measure and get the correct length. It'll save you alot of time and frustration in the future to do it right the first time!
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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How do i measure this?Or if somebody knows what size rod please chim in.Thank you!
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