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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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i checked my pushrods last night putting my engine together. the intake has around .045 preload and the exhaust is around .033. the comp lifter say .045-.060 prefered preload. will the .033 be ok or do i need to go up with my pushrod. the next size up is 7.425 which will throw my intake to .070. what should i do, i haven't purchased pushrods yet
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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If 7.400" makes them .045"/.033, I'd consider a 7.425" and getting .070"/.058". That will be well within the acceptable range of those Comp lifters (assuming they aren't the 875's)!
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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They are the 850 lifters. The .070 will be fine?
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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Yes, that will work perfectly!
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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Ok thanks for the help
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt@Texas-Speed
Yes, that will work perfectly!
I am thankful we have guys like you to help people out in these areas.Texas speed rocks.
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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yeah the guys at texas speed have helped me out with a lot of questions over my build and i really appreciate it.
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