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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 01:53 AM
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what is the stock length of the LT1 pushrod? i was under the impression they were something like 7.2" or 7.195"...anyone? thanks!!!
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by farscape1a
what is the stock length of the LT1 pushrod? i was under the impression they were something like 7.2" or 7.195"...anyone? thanks!!!
I was under the same impression.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 08:24 AM
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Regular flat tappet pushrods ( non roller blocks) are about 7.8"
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by farscape1a
what is the stock length of the LT1 pushrod? i was under the impression they were something like 7.2" or 7.195"...anyone? thanks!!!


I needed shorter pushrods after my head cam install and ended up with 7.15s. Stock was about 7.2"

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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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YUP, 7.2 for a stock roller cam engine w/ 1.5 rockers. When we went to 1.6 rockers on a 383 build 7.15 length worked real well to help put the roller tip back on the middle of the valve tip. (travel wise)
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Awesome!!! Thanks guys!!!
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Be carefull, cause some shops will claim 7.400" will work for stock LT1s and a heads/cam car!
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Be carefull, cause some shops will claim 7.400" will work for stock LT1s and a heads/cam car!
If you're modding always measure; I know two guys that needed 7.00 on their rebuilds.

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Originally Posted by aboatguy
If you're modding always measure; I know two guys that needed 7.00 on their rebuilds.

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i guess then the best idea is to get a pushrod length checker to find ou for sure before something bad happens. that's the last thing i want after this build.
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