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03-05-2008, 01:09 PM

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i am about to install a 212/218 on a 114lsa in a 5.3 and i was wondering if u need to change the rods and if so what size

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03-05-2008, 01:22 PM

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7.4" comps

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03-05-2008, 02:42 PM

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You don't have to change the rods but you should. Studies have shown in higher RPM ranges the stock LSx pushrods have a tendency to deflect and slightly bow causing a sudden loss of high RPM HP and torque. You will see how irratic the powerband gets. I don't have my LS1 book here at work to scan in the graphs but it's quite interesting.