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Old 01-06-2011, 12:32 AM
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hi

well its a simple question i did a research and couldnt find anything

lets say u have an ls2 with forced induction + cam and u installed a wrong shorten or longer pushrod lenth

would u loose around 40 to 50 hp or u just hear a noisy sound ? and damage ur engine
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Do you know the preload you are running? If they are very short (no preload at all) or way too long (holding valves open) it would make a differences.
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You can easilly lose that on a supercharged car. BUT the factory lifters and a big window for setup. Too short (no preload)and you can damage the lifter/cam and motor. Too long could float the valve or cause P/V contact.

Sometimes valvetrain is just noisy no matter what you do.
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فthanks alot u helped me alot guys wow i hope this is my problem
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Can definately cost you power. Gotta measure to get it right.



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