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01-23-2009, 03:00 PM #1
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black- 1998 Camaro SS
Do i need new pushrods/springs with cam
I know its a good idea to get new ones but will the stock pushrods and springs be ok with a 224/224 cam with .581/.581 lift on a 112 lsa?
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01-23-2009, 03:03 PM #2
You need springs at least. Pushrods are a good idea but not mandatory unless your gonna be spinning the engine over stock speeds.
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01-23-2009, 03:11 PM #3
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Red Tint Jewelcoat- 2008 Trailblazer SS
Stock springs are barely good enough to handle the stock lift. So those are required.
Hardened pushrods are recommended with a stiffer spring because the stock pushrods bend easily.2008 Trailblazer SS
Yank PTB3600, Kooks 1 7/8" LT's, 4" intake, E-fans, Magnaflow, Sonnax kit, tranny cooler, tune.
Lowered, HID's, tinted.
1999 Pontiac Trans Am WS.6 #1747 SOLD
531.1 RWHP 481.3 FT/Pounds all motor.
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01-23-2009, 03:21 PM #4
springs for sure. you're in there, stock pushrods are beat, so it's a might as well.
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01-23-2009, 03:47 PM #5
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black- 1998 Camaro SS
ok thanks guys. i was just hopin to save a few bucks bc everything for the ls1's are so expensive. the cheapest cam kit i could find was at texas-speed.com. its $700 with cam,pushrods,spring kit. and then i have to get a tune and thats gonna cost i dont know how much.
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01-23-2009, 04:20 PM #6
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Blue- 2002 Z28 Camaro M6
Unfortunately, it is always expensive to play with cars, and you don't want to skimp around on important things like the valvetrain. With that said, I have a similar cam 226/228 .585/.588 lsa 112 and I just did the cam, springs (Patriot golds only about 250 for everything), LS6 oil pump, and LS2 timing chain.
A tune should cost you anywhere between 400-500. Best is to put things off just a little longer and do it right once, instead of risking a major problem happening while trying to save a few bucks.
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