Need help ASAP Pushrod length

ThePeoplesCamaro · 09-30-2020, 03:50 PM

So my builder ran into a problem after my engine was taken a part for a cam install. Lingenfelters Cam install kit does not come with push rods. And needs them. But I’m not engine build savvy enough to determine what push rods are required/recommend. Below is the link to the cam and cam kit that I bought. Please someone be smarter than me and able to Help

https://www.phastekperformance.com/2...shaft-gt32.htm

SSDan · 09-30-2020, 05:00 PM

Ask your builder to use an adjustable push rod and to measure the push rod length needed for the proper amount of lifter preload - so you know what length push rods to order. If he hesitates to do that I would be concerned about the abilities of your builder.

PeteSS2018 · 09-30-2020, 06:02 PM

Maybe a dumb question, but have you tried emailing Lingenfelter? I'd be pretty sure they know exactly whats required with their install

Nabush · 09-30-2020, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SSDan

Ask your builder to use an adjustable push rod and to measure the push rod length needed for the proper amount of lifter preload - so you know what length push rods to order. If he hesitates to do that I would be concerned about the abilities of your builder.

Yep... A builder who does not own a pushrod lenght checker seems scary...

ThePeoplesCamaro · 09-30-2020, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SSDan

Ask your builder to use an adjustable push rod and to measure the push rod length needed for the proper amount of lifter preload - so you know what length push rods to order. If he hesitates to do that I would be concerned about the abilities of your builder.

Scarily late for that when this is the status of my baby.....

Darth Martel · 10-01-2020, 07:25 AM

Pushrod length is extremely important. I'm guessing the kit assumed your builder would determine appropriate length by using an adjustable pushrod and adding preload.

What lifters were included in your kit?

ThePeoplesCamaro · 10-01-2020, 08:34 AM

LS7 lifters like just about all kits. Seems to be 7.850 is the go to. Which also seems to be the stock length. If I’m not mistaken.

KingLT1 · 10-01-2020, 08:34 AM

Lingenfelter likely doesn't include pushrods because the ideal method is to measure for the correct pushrod length(then order the correct length) instead of assuming standard 7.85 will fit. Aside from that I wouldn't classify anybody as a "builder" that does not understand how to measure for proper pushrod length on a LS/LT engine.

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Originally Posted by ThePeoplesCamaro

LS7 lifters like just about all kits. Seems to be 7.850 is the go to. Which also seems to be the stock length. If I’m not mistaken.

Not all "kits" like LS7 lifters. Also need to be cautious of these "kits" because some of them are shipping with "LS7" replacements due to shortages and they require different length pushrods.

ThePeoplesCamaro · 10-01-2020, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by KingLT1

I wouldn't classify anybody as a "builder" that does not understand how to measure for proper pushrod length.

Couldn’t agree more. The guy came with high reviews. But admittedly is much more into the tuner world than muscle. Honda,Toyota, and Subaru of the like.

King I did see the thread where you helped out someone in a similar spot but doing his own work. That thread is the entirety of my knowledge now lol

KingLT1 · 10-01-2020, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ThePeoplesCamaro

Couldn’t agree more. The guy came with high reviews. But admittedly is much more into the tuner world than muscle. Honda,Toyota, and Subaru of the like.

King I did see the thread where you helped out someone in a similar spot but doing his own work. That thread is the entirety of my knowledge now lol

Yes that was DarthMartel. He ordered a "Kit" that came with standard length pushrods that was suppose to work with LS7 lifters. However the lifters ended up being LS7 replacements from Hy-lift and required a different length pushrod.

ThePeoplesCamaro · 10-01-2020, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KingLT1

Yes that was DarthMartel. He ordered a "Kit" that came with standard length pushrods that was suppose to work with LS7 lifters. However the lifters ended up being LS7 replacements from Hy-lift and required a different length pushrod.

Correct. He settled on 7.850 5/16 I believe. Sadly I’m also not local to him right now. I will be by Monday but I’m hoping to get what I need ordered before then. She’s my daily lol

Darth Martel · 10-01-2020, 01:20 PM

Yes, verify what you have received are actually LS7 lifters. Once I received the correct lifters and verified preload with an adjustable pushrod, the pushrods were perfect. 7.85 is dead-on.

09-30-2020, 03:50 PM	#1
ThePeoplesCamaro Patriot Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 136	Need help ASAP Pushrod length So my builder ran into a problem after my engine was taken a part for a cam install. Lingenfelters Cam install kit does not come with push rods. And needs them. But I’m not engine build savvy enough to determine what push rods are required/recommend. Below is the link to the cam and cam kit that I bought. Please someone be smarter than me and able to Help https://www.phastekperformance.com/2...shaft-gt32.htm

09-30-2020, 05:00 PM	#2
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,243 View My Garage	Ask your builder to use an adjustable push rod and to measure the push rod length needed for the proper amount of lifter preload - so you know what length push rods to order. If he hesitates to do that I would be concerned about the abilities of your builder. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

10-01-2020, 07:25 AM	#6
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,496	Pushrod length is extremely important. I'm guessing the kit assumed your builder would determine appropriate length by using an adjustable pushrod and adding preload. What lifters were included in your kit? __________________ 2016 Black 1SS w/ MRC, low-gloss black wheels, auto trans. Self-created custom Dark Knight Edition accents. Rotofab CAI with dry filter and sound tube delete, PRAY ported intake manifold and throttle body, Texas Speed cam, Stainless Works headers and exhaust, Skid Mark garage E85 kit, JMS fuel pump voltage booster, Circle D torque converter. Custom E85/mod tune by Jannetty Racing.

10-01-2020, 01:20 PM	#12
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,496	Yes, verify what you have received are actually LS7 lifters. Once I received the correct lifters and verified preload with an adjustable pushrod, the pushrods were perfect. 7.85 is dead-on. __________________ 2016 Black 1SS w/ MRC, low-gloss black wheels, auto trans. Self-created custom Dark Knight Edition accents. Rotofab CAI with dry filter and sound tube delete, PRAY ported intake manifold and throttle body, Texas Speed cam, Stainless Works headers and exhaust, Skid Mark garage E85 kit, JMS fuel pump voltage booster, Circle D torque converter. Custom E85/mod tune by Jannetty Racing.

09-30-2020, 06:02 PM	#3
PeteSS2018 Drives: 2018 2SS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 91	Maybe a dumb question, but have you tried emailing Lingenfelter? I'd be pretty sure they know exactly whats required with their install

10-01-2020, 08:34 AM	#7
ThePeoplesCamaro Patriot Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 136	LS7 lifters like just about all kits. Seems to be 7.850 is the go to. Which also seems to be the stock length. If I’m not mistaken.

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