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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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I'm getting the TR 224/224 114. When I order the cam from Thunder Racing, do I just order the stock 7.4 pushrods? Do I need any longer? I am getting the whole package...comp 918's and pushrods...I just want to make sure I'm ordering the right parts.

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Best bet is to measure pushrod length and see what you need
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Honestly, I'd just ask them...they should know what will work with that cam.
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
Honestly, I'd just ask them...they should know what will work with that cam.

On their website, that particular cam swap kit comes with those size pushrods...there isn't an option to choose different sizes. I'm guessing those are the recommended size??
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hay man i did purchase the same package before and its workin more than well and puting 400hp with dart heads on a4 so good luck ,and this cam has strong power band with good street manners.

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$20 pushrod length checker and do it right. I can't believe the amount of guys on here that guess their pushrod length.
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$20 pushrod length checker and do it right. I can't believe the amount of guys on here that guess their pushrod length.
Some calculate it
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i calculated mine but I said what the hell and got a checker anyway.
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You should be good to go with the 7.4's. Best thing to do is call Thunder and ask them.
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