Pushrod advice
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '13
Pushrod advice
The last thing I need to get for my build is pushrods. I know I want to go to 3/8 size but dont know what brand is best, and/or why.
The Comp Magnum look ok to me and seem reasonable but I would like some advice before I order them.
Any advice or experience out there?
Thanks.
The Comp Magnum look ok to me and seem reasonable but I would like some advice before I order them.
Any advice or experience out there?
Thanks.
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The last thing I need to get for my build is pushrods. I know I want to go to 3/8 size but dont know what brand is best, and/or why.
The Comp Magnum look ok to me and seem reasonable but I would like some advice before I order them.
Any advice or experience out there?
Thanks.
The Comp Magnum look ok to me and seem reasonable but I would like some advice before I order them.
Any advice or experience out there?
Thanks.
There made from SAE 4130 Chromoly and case hardened to Rc 60.
7.4" in 3/8 diameter are only $105 a set.
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '13
Thanks bud. I had just sent you a pm you can ignore. I need 7.35. Can I get them from you?
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Trend makes the pushrods for Comp. Trend, Smith Brothers, and Manton you can't go wrong with all 3. I tend to favor Smith Brothers. They tend to have a lot of stuff in stock, even some odd ball sizes. If you can fit a 3/8 by all means run it. What kind of open springs pressure are you running?
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '13
Trend makes the pushrods for Comp. Trend, Smith Brothers, and Manton you can't go wrong with all 3. I tend to favor Smith Brothers. They tend to have a lot of stuff in stock, even some odd ball sizes. If you can fit a 3/8 by all means run it. What kind of open springs pressure are you running?
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '13
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True. But when you are quoted one thing, then the price changes when it shows up, that is an issue. This vendor did that twice to me so I don't do business there anymore. Now I've spent $10k+ at the other local shop and he lost out because of $80 on these and $50 on another part.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '11
You think thats bad, try > three bills for my 3/8" thick-wall Chrysler style pushrods from Smith Bros. 
The Jesel rockers have ***** on them so the top of the pushrod needs to be a cup. They're nice though.
The Jesel rockers have ***** on them so the top of the pushrod needs to be a cup. They're nice though.
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