Do I Need New Pushrods If I use Different Heads?
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Car: 88 Camaro
Engine: 305TBI
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Axle/Gears: 3.42?
Do I Need New Pushrods If I use Different Heads?
I have a carbed late 70's early 80's 305 with junky smog heads.
I am going to put on a set of "601" heads that have larger valves and a mild porting job.
I will also be putting in a new cam and lifters when I switch heads.
Can I re-use my old stock rocker arms and pushrods?
How will I know if they are the right length?
Also, the head shop offers "pinning" of the rocker arm studs for and extra 70 bucks. It this worth it on a 305 daily driver? Even with my mods I don't think I will be getting much more than 280 to 300 hp out of it. What do you think?
I am going to put on a set of "601" heads that have larger valves and a mild porting job.
I will also be putting in a new cam and lifters when I switch heads.
Can I re-use my old stock rocker arms and pushrods?
How will I know if they are the right length?
Also, the head shop offers "pinning" of the rocker arm studs for and extra 70 bucks. It this worth it on a 305 daily driver? Even with my mods I don't think I will be getting much more than 280 to 300 hp out of it. What do you think?
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
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Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
You can reuse your old rocker arms and pushrods. Make sure the rocker arm and pivot ball stay together - after being run, they don't play well when mixed up later.
Of course, the ideal situation is to get new pushrods and rocker arms. Non-stamped rockers help eliminate flex.
Pinning the rocker studs is a good idea. They can pull out even with a stock cam. What cam do you plan on putting back in?
Of course, the ideal situation is to get new pushrods and rocker arms. Non-stamped rockers help eliminate flex.
Pinning the rocker studs is a good idea. They can pull out even with a stock cam. What cam do you plan on putting back in?
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I am not quite sure what cam to use. I want something with a lot of torque and low to mid range "real everyday streetable" power.
It will be a daily driver not a racer, but I still want it to be fun.
Any suggestions?
I am not quite sure what cam to use. I want something with a lot of torque and low to mid range "real everyday streetable" power.
It will be a daily driver not a racer, but I still want it to be fun.
Any suggestions?
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
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Rereading this, I think I'd better clarify something. You can use the pushrods from the older engine, but if you're talking about the pushrods from the '88 engine, you cannot.
Comp XE262 is a fairly popular grind for a decent improvement over stock but still mild.
Comp XE262 is a fairly popular grind for a decent improvement over stock but still mild.
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