.120 Wall Pushrods

[Bad78Cutlass]

Pros/Cons of a 5/16 x .120 pushrods? Application is a 23* SBC - .703/.648 lift after lash - 270ish on the seat and mid 700 open. I have the pressures wrote down, I just cant remember them to the exact number. 7000 rpm shift and crosses through at 7400.

I currently have 5/16 x .080 Comp cam ones and have 8 passes on it all. Since the season is basically over, I believe stronger pushrods are in order. I do not have enough clearance to run a 3/8 pushrod currently, thats why Im asking about the .120 wall pushrod.

[900HP]

Pros: .120" wall pushrod is stronger Cons: still not enough

If you have shaft rockers Manton makes a .120" wall 11/32" pushrod that may fit where a 3/8" won't

It's ok if the pushrod touches the head (ever so slightly) as this helps to manage pushrod harmonics

[motionper]

how about trend tapered push rods

[Bad78Cutlass]

Where about does the taper start on the pushrod? Would anyone have any pictures of them compared to a std pushrod? Tapered may work? Never thought of that

Thanks for the replies so far

[Bad78Cutlass]

Just seen that they have 3/8 to 5/16 tapered pushrods in different wall thicknesses

[BlitzA64]

Call Trend and have them send you one to see if it fits. They stock a lot of different stuff so it may be a shelf item. When I send them my sample pushrod to match they match it to the closest in stock length and send out what I need the same day.

[SEM Inc]

I have a set of 5/16 x 7.800 x .116 wall custom labeled pushrods. Can't remember, either they are made by Trend or Smith Bros. Anyhow. I was trying them in a low spring pressure application and they have 3 dyno pulls on them. Would love to make someone a deal on these. Call me at 308-384-3000 if interested