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Old Jul 13, 2014 | 11:17 AM
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Default Do I need longer pushrods??

Engine is not assembled, yet. I have an ls1 with 243 heads and a 598/608 112 cam. Am I going to need longer pushrods for this build or are the factory pushrods ok to use. Heads are not milled an stock head gaskets will be used.
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Old Jul 13, 2014 | 07:26 PM
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Don't use factory pushrods, get hardened ones. You will have to measure to get the right length or be lazy and just purchase 7.400 ones and hope they work.
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Old Jul 13, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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I would talk to the people who ground your camshaft and see what they say.
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Old Jul 13, 2014 | 10:10 PM
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Always measure. It is as simple as that. Mess with valve train, cam, lifters, heads, springs, etc... then you measure and see.
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