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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 05:39 PM
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I have a comp cam custom grind 218/224 .562/.568 113 lsa and wanted to know if I can use my stock push rods? Also what about lifters can I use my stock ones? thanks.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 06:12 PM
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Pushrods are recommended specially if you shifting in the higher rpm range.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 06:39 PM
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with that cam you are going to need 915's as a minimum. so i would highly reccomend pushrods for that application. $100.00 for piece of mind is cheap. i am using manley from scoggin dickey.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 07:50 PM
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whats wrong with running LS6 yellow springs?
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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My cam is only slightly bigger and i'm still using the stock springs, rods, lifters, and chain set. You dont have to be as dumb as me, but i think the rods are fine.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 08:32 PM
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What is the lift of your cam?Your using stock 5.3 springs?

I have many high rev mile on my cam with stock pushrods and 01 LS6 blue springs.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 09:36 PM
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I am running low on cash and have had the cam sitting for 2 weeks now. What push rods can I get at a good price? What size do I need?
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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I'd get the Comp 7.4" chrome mollys. They run about $125. Better pushrods are just insurance. I hope you already have the springs - those will be required.
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You need the 7.400. I paid $110 for my Thunder Racing pushrods.
Ganzo, I did not know they made yellow ls6 springs. I was under the impression the 01 springs were blue and 02+ were green.
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Originally Posted by BenKey
I'd get the Comp 7.4" chrome mollys. They run about $125. Better pushrods are just insurance. I hope you already have the springs - those will be required.
yea I have the comp 918's so all I really need is push rods
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