Pushrod Vs. What?
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Pushrod Vs. What?
Can somebody please tell me what a "pushrod" engine is? I keep reading in the car magazines how Chevy is "still" using the pushrod-type engine...but, as opposed to what???
I'm sorry for being so naive...I know you guys in the forum know your stuff, but frankly, much of this discussion is new to me. If you could at least point me in the direction of a website that goes into that explanation, I'd sure appreciate it.
Thanks very much for your assistance!
I'm sorry for being so naive...I know you guys in the forum know your stuff, but frankly, much of this discussion is new to me. If you could at least point me in the direction of a website that goes into that explanation, I'd sure appreciate it.
Thanks very much for your assistance!
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From: Mustang OK
Originally Posted by javier718
Can somebody please tell me what a "pushrod" engine is? I keep reading in the car magazines how Chevy is "still" using the pushrod-type engine...but, as opposed to what???
I'm sorry for being so naive...I know you guys in the forum know your stuff, but frankly, much of this discussion is new to me. If you could at least point me in the direction of a website that goes into that explanation, I'd sure appreciate it.
Thanks very much for your assistance!
I'm sorry for being so naive...I know you guys in the forum know your stuff, but frankly, much of this discussion is new to me. If you could at least point me in the direction of a website that goes into that explanation, I'd sure appreciate it.
Thanks very much for your assistance!
Also, there's some more good info here that you might like to check out: How Car Engines Work
Hope this helps.
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From: Mustang OK
Originally Posted by Scubanme
Chevy is still using a pushrod engine as opposed to a multi valved over head cam engine.
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Originally Posted by GrayC5
Here's a good explanation with illustrations: How Camshafts Work
Also, there's some more good info here that you might like to check out: How Car Engines Work
Hope this helps.
Also, there's some more good info here that you might like to check out: How Car Engines Work
Hope this helps.
Great info. I love these! Thanks
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Originally Posted by GrayC5
Here's a good explanation with illustrations: How Camshafts Work
Also, there's some more good info here that you might like to check out: How Car Engines Work
Hope this helps.
Also, there's some more good info here that you might like to check out: How Car Engines Work
Hope this helps.
Cool, thnks
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Originally Posted by Scubanme
Chevy is still using a pushrod engine as opposed to a multi valved over head cam engine.
Lets not forget the ZR1's of the early '90's. They were O/H cammed and darn fast for their time.