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ls3 guys,what thickness pushrods you running?

   
Old 09-30-2013, 06:47 PM
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Default ls3 guys,what thickness pushrods you running?
Want to know what thickness you guys are useing? Als o would like to know how thick can the ls3 use with out machining the heads?
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Old 09-30-2013, 06:52 PM
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5/16" and 3/8" with a little help
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Does the 3/8 need crearancing on the ls3 heads? or both do?
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good looking Boss I forgot 11/32's
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Originally Posted by bozzhawg
Do not waste your time with 5/16's.

I use Manton's 11/32 .120 and they definitely clear LS3's with no problem.

Call Manton and they will custom cut them for you. The quailty is top shelf. Once you see them, you will know what I mean and never go back.
ok great, what do those cost?
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Originally Posted by bozzhawg
Around $170 but well worth it. Not a part I would cheap out on or run some cheap bullshit.
Thats not bad! the compcams are like $130
Now i just need to figure out how to measure pushrod length! so many people on here has there own theory on how to measure and what preload to use its confusing me.
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Manton 11/32 here. Very nice stuff

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I run 5/16 , .080 regular trick flows in my race car. Heavy springs, 7600rpm, 1000+ rwhp. No issues.
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Comp 3/8" 7.325".....no issues
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