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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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OKk i sold my 98SS and i never installed my TSP MS4 cam kit. I have 7.425 pushrods. What is the correct length pushrods for a ls2 with stock 243 heads and a MS4?
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 12:37 AM
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 01:12 AM
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A trick flow pushrod length checker is $11 in summit, and I think the comp one is $16. I'd check it myself before I asked on here.
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What is an MS4 ???
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The 7.425" should put you in the right range, but these guys have the right idea. You always want to measure this kind of thing because every motor is a little bit different.
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by melsie68
What is an MS4 ???
From Texas Speed's web site
Originally Posted by www.texas-speed.com
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The MS4 camshaft is the result of extensive engine dyno testing & research! Engine dyno results have shown over 80 horsepower gains with no other changes on a stock 2001 LS1 engine!!

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Originally Posted by cabotgsxr
OKk i sold my 98SS and i never installed my TSP MS4 cam kit. I have 7.425 pushrods. What is the correct length pushrods for a ls2 with stock 243 heads and a MS4?
Get a pushrod length checker.
Some lifters are known to have a different plunger heights (even OEM GM units vary).
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If the heads are not shaved and your set of lifters have taller plungers, then you would end up needing shorter push rods.
If the plunger is lower/shorter in the lifter then you would need longer push rods.

It's always best to check for piece of mind -vs- having a bad rocker swipe and shorten the life of your valve train.

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