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Apr 23, 2006 | 09:53 PM

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From: Tulsa

Car: 86 Omni GLHT

Engine: 2.2 Turbo/Intercooled

Transmission: 5 speed

Axle/Gears: 3:85

do i need these???

do i need guide plates for my pushrods when i install my cam???

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Apr 23, 2006 | 10:54 PM

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From: Grand Rapids, MI

Car: Z28

Engine: Sb2.2 406

Transmission: Jerico 4 speed

Axle/Gears: Ford 9" 3.60

You cannot install guide plates unless you have had the heads machined for them.

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Apr 23, 2006 | 11:16 PM

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Car: 86 Omni GLHT

Engine: 2.2 Turbo/Intercooled

Transmission: 5 speed

Axle/Gears: 3:85

damn i just bought some off ebay lol...

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Apr 24, 2006 | 03:37 AM

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besides needing the head machined and using screw in studs you'd need a head that required them, plus hardened push rods.

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