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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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Default hardened push rods??

Are they necessary??? Im doin a ls6 cam with springs. I was thinkin about doing push rods too but don't think they are Necessary. I probably won't spin the motor past 6000 anyway.


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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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I'd call it realatively cheap insureance against a bent rod. I think it's worth it.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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depending on which ls6 cam you go with you'll need longer pushrods anyways. You'll need the 7.425" ones.

Why not do it though man? You probably have at least $6000 into your engine, what's $75 and half an hour of work going to set you back?
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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6,000??? I don't consider my turbo part of the motor, lol. Im doing an 04 ls6 cam. Who's got em for 75 bucks? and do they have them in a 7.425 length?

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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by WJ MARK
6,000??? I don't consider my turbo part of the motor, lol. Im doing an 04 ls6 cam. Who's got em for 75 bucks? and do they have them in a 7.425 length?

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Just look on ls1tech for someone selling a new or used set. I've seen them go for as cheap as $60 brand new. Pushrods don't really wear out either. They're just a long metal rod, nothing special. However, they do bend if they aren't strong enough.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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Have some for $75 + shipping and they are 7.425" texas speed. Pm me if you want them.
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