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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Cam change, pushrod lenght

Uh oh. I have no idea what pushrods I need. I've changed to Comp cams K12-771-8 with the roller lifters that came with the kit and my roller rockers. Everything else is currently a stock 400 sbc lower end.

So the question is, how do I solve what lenght pushrods to use? Or does somebody already know the answer to this question.

Thanks a million, crew,

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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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Re: Cam change, pushrod lenght

For most people, unless you've done drastic changes with high end performance heads, longer valves/springs etc, stock length pushrods will probably work fine. To find out the proper length, you need an adjustable checking pushrod and a lightweight checking valve spring. The Comp Cams web site has information on how to check pushrod length.
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 07:51 AM
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http://www.circletrack.com/techartic...gth/index.html
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