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ok im fixin to install an mti X1 cam hopefully before christmas. I was wondering what length pushrod should i use? stock head just cam and valvespring swap thanks in advance...

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stock, which is 7.400" just get a set of hardend
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ok will i have to flycut pistons?
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Specs? I am not firmilar with the cam, also I personally call MTI and ask, since its their cam.
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230/227 .591 .571
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Based on those #'s and not noing the LSA, I dont beleive so, but again check with MTI, its just bearly in 230 range
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7.4 or mabye even 7.425 are you gonna replace the oil pump, timing chain, and valve springs as well?
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7.4 or mabye even 7.425 are you gonna replace the oil pump, timing chain, and valve springs as well?
yes i do plan on changing those things as well
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