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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: Dogcharmer on December 04, 2005, 10:56:19 PM

Title: What Pushrods With TFS?
Post by: Dogcharmer on December 04, 2005, 10:56:19 PM
Got my Twisted Wedges the other day. Anybody know what length pushrods to use? I'm using them on the SO block (flat tops) with the HO cam and 1.6 rockers.
Title: What Pushrods With TFS?
Post by: SirChirpAlot on December 05, 2005, 01:48:57 AM
No idea.
It depends on cam u have?
Has the block been decked?
what the hight is of the heads?
To much to work out,

9.99 get an adjustable pushrod work it out and then order the right ones. I had to get custom ones for my setup i think there 165s not to sure off hand,
Title: What Pushrods With TFS?
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on December 05, 2005, 10:29:24 AM
I've been using M-6565-L312 hardened pushrods for a  289/302 flat tappet cam from Ford Racing for 6 years...

They are approx 1/2" longer than the 5.0 roller p/rods...
Title: What Pushrods With TFS?
Post by: Dogcharmer on December 05, 2005, 02:34:08 PM
Appreciate the info. I knew there was some people using twisted wedges around here the could save me buying an adjustable pushrod. Although if they're only around 10 bucks maybe I should anyway, just in the name of science... heheh...
Title: What Pushrods With TFS?
Post by: t-bird85 on December 05, 2005, 03:26:05 PM
You can use stock length push rods.  6.272" length, will need hardened if your using guide plates.
Title: What Pushrods With TFS?
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on December 05, 2005, 03:35:10 PM
Quote from: t-bird85
You can use stock length push rods.  6.272" length, will need hardened if your using guide plates.

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Trick Flow specifically says you'll need longer than stock pushrods. Their recommended T/F P/R is within .1 of a stock 289/302, so I went the cheap route and saved $50... The guide plates and studs came with mine, but I opted for 7/16 studs instead of 3/8".
Title: What Pushrods With TFS?
Post by: t-bird85 on December 05, 2005, 03:47:02 PM
I'm not going to argue about it its not that important to me, Not my car.  But stock can he can use stock length rods if he changes cam (which he needs to do) he needs to measure the pushrods for verification.  Push rods arent that expensive.  Buy the adjustable measure and get the right one without a shadow of a doubt.
Title: What Pushrods With TFS?
Post by: Demented2.3T on December 05, 2005, 11:53:51 PM
not sure on your motor but in my stang with a stock short block, TFS twisted wedge heads and my old e-303 cam i used the TFS hardened 6.75" pushrods. i also used the same ones in a buddies stang with same heads but a TFS stage 2 cam similar to my anderson cam
Title: What Pushrods With TFS?
Post by: Dogcharmer on December 06, 2005, 01:53:28 AM
Thanx for all the info guys! T-Bird85, I'm seriously concidering buying your 2040. Gotta do a little more research and see if I can afford the 50 bucks this week or next. The price is right, I just need to make sure the cam will match my combo.
Title: What Pushrods With TFS?
Post by: SirChirpAlot on December 06, 2005, 11:45:50 AM
Well mine i to had get the right ones,
I had non roller 351 that i put a roller into with roller lifters and rockers.
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