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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 07:02 PM
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What length of pushrods do I need for the 01 ls6 cam? I was under the impression the 01 ls6 cam has a smaller base circle and therefore it requires a different size pushrod. BTW, this is going on my wife's 4.8
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 08:53 AM
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No one wants to give it a shot.
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 10:09 AM
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Some 7.40 will be just fine. All aftermarket cams with higher lifts have smaller base circles. If the had the same base circle and put a higher lobe on it, you wouldn't be able to stick it in the block.
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 12:33 PM
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I used stock LS6 pushrods in mine... running fine.... the engine that is, the tranny isn't running much @ all.
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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Thanks Guys.... I was leaning towards the 7.400". I was just was not sure.
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