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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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Was wondering if this set up will be OK...

Running a 232/236 .595 .601 114
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TSP Dual spring (cam kit) w/ 7.5 hardened push rods
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 06:30 AM
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7.50 p-rods will be too long
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z
7.50 p-rods will be too long
i second that.
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 08:16 AM
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Sorry... i meant 7.4???? Doh!
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by PewterY2KZ28
Sorry... i meant 7.4???? Doh!
that's fine, i know predator and others like 7.425 for a little more preload which these motors like. 7.4-7.425 either way work perfect.
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Awesome... I am also thinking of stepping up to the G5X3... over my current 232/236 .595 .601 114..

Just don't know if it will be conducive to my other mod's... ( Stalled A4 Vig 3600)

Your thoughts??

Thanks..

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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 08:35 AM
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It will work.
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 08:38 AM
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Thanks...
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But the difference won't be huge, perhaps 10 rwhp +/-

Go a bit bigger to like MS3 or MS4 if you really want to step up.
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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Really.....

You know, that is what Louis @ LG told me..

Maybe i'll stay with what i have... Now i am confused...
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adding the extra .025 preload really does make a difference in terms of that annoying tick, but its not really worth the cost if you already have the 7.400 rods.
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Cool... thanks..
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