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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 11:07 AM
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QUICK QUESTION.... I am sure i will leave something out

I am rebuilding a 350... boring it .030 over, new cam... 230/230 duration .525/.525 lift, new Pro lightning Iron heads 200 cc, with manley valves, new holley stealth ram intake, new speed pro forged pistons, all new bearings, and stuff.....

do i need to get new rocker arms, and lifters, and pushrods too?

if so what kind should i get.... I am cutting it very close on money so... think wisely for me.... thanks
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 11:35 AM
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roller lifters are reusable solids and hydrolics for a flat cam aren't. if you're replacing the cam with the same type you had the push rods may work, or they may be too short. best to check the length. i'd run full roller rockers but you don't have to.
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 12:38 PM
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The Pro Lightning heads require +.100 longer pushrods.
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