Pushrods: Smith Bros or CV Products??
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Here's the story, I ordered the pushrods with my setup months ago but need to wait until I know the exact length before I have them dropped shipped to me. My motor is close to being done and my builder wanted to use the CV products pushrods because he can have them next day since they are local to us. Would you stay with the Smith bros or just get the refund for those and just order the CV set? The problem with the Smith Bros is the length of time waiting to have them shipped to me since they are in Washington State. I have gotten the best stuff for my build and do not want to skimp on pushrods. I just have no experience using the CV products stuff before. There is a savings of about $75 with the CV stuff too but that is not any reason to get them over the Smith Bros if the Smith Bros is better. Thanks for the opinions.
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We've used/sold Smith Brothers (they are local to me) but we use Manton's in our builds 98% of the time. Just a preference of my builder, there was/is nothing wrong with Smith Brothers. Ask them to ship them USPS priority flat rate box, not sure if they will but it never hurts to ask.
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This is correct. These 3 companies supply 99% of all push rods to everyone, ie. comp cams, crane, CV products, etc. Tell your engine builder that you want the biggest and thickest push rods that will fit, this is vital in a solid roller application and can add power and reduce valve train problems. I've seen 5/8 X .125 before. My push rods are 1/2 X7/16 (tapered) X.125. The extra weight is not an issue on the cam side and the extra strength has far more benifits than negatives.