stock pushrods in performance engine

Chriszz11 · February 4th, 2012, 03:33 PM

I have an 89 mustang lx with a 351 windsor engine. It is basically as built as i can make it without doing forced inducion and an even larger cam. I have a comp cam (.512 lift) in it right now, and bent a pushrod. can i use an old stock pushrod i have in this engine being built as it is? or do i need some type of performance rods?

ryanw · February 4th, 2012, 03:47 PM

You need to measure it and replace with the same size ( thats if the pushrods in there already are the correct size to begin with)

Chriszz11 · February 4th, 2012, 03:49 PM

if they are the exact same length and diameter, then it will deffinately work?

ryanw · February 4th, 2012, 03:55 PM

Did you diagnose why it got bent in the first place ? You might need to change them all out to hardened push rods.

Sorry bro im no valve train expert, so im going to have to leave the rest to some who knows more about valve train components

FastStang91Lx · February 4th, 2012, 03:57 PM

I would certainly NOT use a stock pushrod. Aftermarket are hardened.

Chriszz11 · February 4th, 2012, 03:57 PM

Thats fine. The rod bent from a rocker coming loose. Do you know if there is any way to tell a difference from hardened pushrods from stock?

February 4th, 2012, 03:33 PM	#1
Chriszz11 Newbie 1989 Ford Mustang lx Join Date: May 2011 Location: Darlington, Pa Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 reviews	stock pushrods in performance engine I have an 89 mustang lx with a 351 windsor engine. It is basically as built as i can make it without doing forced inducion and an even larger cam. I have a comp cam (.512 lift) in it right now, and bent a pushrod. can i use an old stock pushrod i have in this engine being built as it is? or do i need some type of performance rods? __________________ 1989 mustang lx -351 windsor -bored .040 -Edelbrock Aluminum performer RPM intake -Holley 750 double pumper -780 jet kit -512 lift comp cam -racing C6 tranny/reverse valve body -all forged internals/11:1 too many more to list

February 4th, 2012, 03:47 PM	#2
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	You need to measure it and replace with the same size ( thats if the pushrods in there already are the correct size to begin with) __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

February 4th, 2012, 03:49 PM	#3
Chriszz11 Newbie 1989 Ford Mustang lx Join Date: May 2011 Location: Darlington, Pa Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 reviews	if they are the exact same length and diameter, then it will deffinately work? __________________ 1989 mustang lx -351 windsor -bored .040 -Edelbrock Aluminum performer RPM intake -Holley 750 double pumper -780 jet kit -512 lift comp cam -racing C6 tranny/reverse valve body -all forged internals/11:1 too many more to list

February 4th, 2012, 03:55 PM	#4
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	Did you diagnose why it got bent in the first place ? You might need to change them all out to hardened push rods. Sorry bro im no valve train expert, so im going to have to leave the rest to some who knows more about valve train components __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

February 4th, 2012, 03:57 PM	#5
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	I would certainly NOT use a stock pushrod. Aftermarket are hardened. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

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