pfcrangel

I am looking to piece together a used set-up for a cam swap. I am curious if it a terrible idea to re-use a set of pushrods and or valvesprings.

I would assume that even used hardened pushrods are better than stockers from what I hear about the stockers being weak.

How about valvesprings any issues there?

I am not trying to be too much of a cheapskate, but if I can safely save money by buying used parts, then I will gladly do so.

Thanks
Jeremy

NVR_SPDS

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Hardened pushrods are fine to reuse.

Valvesprings, not so much. You lose a spring, your motor will try to chew up and spit out the valve... that's all bad! Ask me how I know.. twice lol.

massconfusion

iTrader: (18)

Yea go for it. I mean i bought new pushrods when i did mine but I rocked slightly used pat. Springs. Just be sure you know the diff between a good used part and a used up part.

atrain59

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I did the same thing when I did my cam swap bought used TSP 228R cam, TSP harden pushrods and used 918 springs everything else I bought new like ls6 oil pump ,gaskets etc.. I spent a little over $600 for parts when I did mine. Just be sure to inspect the parts.

NHRATA01

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Pushrods are fine. Valvesprings I probably wouldn't, but in the least you could have the open/closed seat pressure checked and ideally compare to new springs to see where they are at.

1lejohn

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I 've reused everything but the springs. Lifters are fine, rockers, pushrods if they are the correct length, timing set if looks ok even the front cover gasket should be ok. I would replace the front seal if it has a lot of mileage.

New parts are oil pump o ring , springs and matched retainers, valve cover gaskets if they are high milage, water pump gaskets and a new balancer bolt.

Dirty Vegas

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Never use used valve springs. They are cheap insurance.

*02WS6TURK*

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Do it right the first time. Pushrods, springs, retainers, timing chain, oil pump. That way you know in your head you have covered all your bases.

omarrakeen

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not the springs i mean you gonna save 50$? not worth it imo. everything can be reused but the springs. gd luck.

bww3588

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its too easy to get burnt on used valve springs. i see people all the time selling patriot dual's (.650 lift) saying they are slightly used for 30K miles....then i ask what cam they were used on..."only a solid roller .640 lift 250 duration cam..."

yea thats no big deal

NVR_SPDS

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After my wife's car ate a valve, due to a broken 918, i checked spring pressures and they were almost dead nuts on spec. They were within a couple pounds.. I wouldnt trust used springs at all.

ramairetransam

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you could do it , but please don't , doing engine stuff inst like an oil change and if something screws up its expensive.

Trust me from experience Ive used new stuff and had problems.
please use new.

bad_408_vert

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+1

Yep, best advice put into words is right here on the subject matter.

Even if you are a pro and got access to tools...why would you want to go through hassle of replacing something.

Personally If I'm spending time/effort/money to mod the car, I do it to enhance it.

Not to worry about something taking a dump just to replace it again.

kinglt-1

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+2 agreed with above posts! Buy new and do it right the first time!!