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Old 10-18-2008, 07:10 PM   #1
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Stock sbc pushrod length?
What is a stock 400sbc pushrod length?
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Old 10-18-2008, 08:30 PM   #2
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7.794 like all other other first gen SBC with flat tappet cam? That's my guess.

400SB is same as all the other factory SBC with respect to valvetrain.....
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Old 10-19-2008, 07:32 AM   #3
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would you trust summit brand chromeolys?
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Old 10-19-2008, 10:42 AM   #4
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Did you use stock head gaskets?
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Check the length yourself first:

http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles...th/index1.html

http://www.compcams.com/information/Products/Pushrods/
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Old 10-19-2008, 08:12 PM   #7
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Can you find him links for rev-limiters too?
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He not running a class that require stock springs, no need to do a rev kit. Just buy the right springs.
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do i need a mock up rocker arm with that?
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Ok I have it figured out. Im taking my exhaust off the car and the heads are going back to my machinist hopefully nothing major will be wrong with my heads or my shortblock. and hopefully ill have enough for hooker long tubes, mufflex y and mufflex 4inch catback.
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Old 10-30-2008, 08:58 PM   #13
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which adjustable pushrod size should i get? 6.80-7.80 or 7.80-8.80

does anyone have one I can borrow? these are 20 bucks each..
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which adjustable pushrod size should i get? 6.80-7.80 or 7.80-8.80

does anyone have one I can borrow? these are 20 bucks each..
u only need one checking rod. also stay away from summit crap! get a set of comp cams push rods or isky... summit the worlds junk shop!
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