LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

What pushrods should I use?

Old Dec 26, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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I have a 94 z28 and I am changing to 1.6 rr. I think with the mileage that I have on the motor I should change the push rods. What should I go with? What length, size?
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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The length should be 7.200 and you can really use any brand thats hardened. I like the Trickflows myself.
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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I am looking for the best cheapest set I can find. Do you have any suggestions?
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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I run the Comp Hi-energy hardened pushrods #63-7808-16 http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...vid=4&pcid=106
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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The price was $36.95. Was that for a set of 16?
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Chance883
I have a 94 z28 and I am changing to 1.6 rr. I think with the mileage that I have on the motor I should change the push rods. What should I go with? What length, size?
I'm running OE Replacement Pushrods from Autozone. I figure that if I have an issue and the pushrods end up bending, I'd rather them bend than let the force go further into the engine (broken valve or lifter).

It's much easier to replace a bent pushrod than a broken valve or lifter.

My OE Replacement set was a little more than $40 for the set of 16.
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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I would stick with the comp oe replacments for about 35.00...MM
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Chance883
The price was $36.95. Was that for a set of 16?
Yes it is a set of 16
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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i wouldn't run any thing but a one pice pushrod.i'v had those cheep one's come apart on me more than once
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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I heard the OEM '94-'95 pushrods were hardened from factory and '96-'97 were not??? Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by cino
I heard the OEM '94-'95 pushrods were hardened from factory and '96-'97 were not??? Please correct me if I'm wrong.
True statement.
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