1siczo6

Im finally getting close to finishing my build and am wondering what pushrods people are running. Motor is an Erl shortblock with Prc285s and a Ysi. Erl recommended Smith Brothers, just wondering what else people have used on their high hp builds?

5 Liter Eater

I used Smith Bros 3/8" thick wall.

realcanuk

I used TREND 3/8 wall. Great service from them.

lt1z

Smith Bros, Manton, Trend 3/8

breecher_7

Had good luck with the 3/8" ones that Brian Tooley sells...

Unreal

Smith bro in my car.

lt1z

Trend makes his

realcanuk

Trend makes them for a lot of people. There are really only a few manufacturers. I believe even comps are made by trend.

1siczo6

I spoke with Smith Brothers today and they asked me what my open valve spring pressure was. I'm not all that tech savvy but is it that critical to measure my spring pressure if I know what length and thickness I need?

harveyjl

I may be wrong but yes, its important as you higher the spring pressure the lets them know if the push rod will have any deflection, if they believe there will be deflection they will get you a thicker push rod.

lt1z

Also true.

lt1z

You can get that info from TSP

1siczo6

Thanks for the input guys, I called Texas speed and got the #s I'll be calling Smith Brothers on Monday