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Old 05-17-2014, 08:01 PM
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I am in the process of building an LS1 for my 1993 Nissan 240sx. Here is a list of relevant mods:

-TSP 228R cam
-TSP stock length push rods
-PRC stage 1.0 heads
-LS7 (I think) hydraulic lifters
-Stock LS1 rockers

I was wondering if there was some info out there as to how to set my valve lash on this engine. I know on a stock LS1 you can just torque everything to 22ft-lbs and call it good but I was wondering if I could get away with that here.

Thanks!
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Originally Posted by tron_
I am in the process of building an LS1 for my 1993 Nissan 240sx. Here is a list of relevant mods:

-TSP 228R cam
-TSP stock length push rods
-PRC stage 1.0 heads
-LS7 (I think) hydraulic lifters
-Stock LS1 rockers

I was wondering if there was some info out there as to how to set my valve lash on this engine. I know on a stock LS1 you can just torque everything to 22ft-lbs and call it good but I was wondering if I could get away with that here.

Thanks!
basically after zero lash, your rocker bolt needs to tighten up between 1\4 to 1 full turn.
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Forgive my lack of understanding here but doesn't this article explain how to measure push rod length?
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Pushrod length determines the preload. Technically op isn't setting lash, he needs to establish the correct preload since it is a hydraulic cam. Lash is used for a solid lifter.



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