Do I need pushrods?

[schaef_12]

Putting in a Helix 2 along with the new head and 60lb valve springs. Not going to run high rpms, just the 3k kit. Do I need billet pushrods?

 

[BgBlDodge]

Nah. I wouldn't spend the money if your not gonna go high rpm.

 

[schaef_12]

Thanks thats kind of what i wanted to hear.

 

[BgBlDodge]

They are a good idea, don't get me wrong. But for the rpm's your turning I wouldn't worry about it to much.

 

[schaef_12]

Ya if I decide i want more rpm's pushrods are something that wont be a huge pain to install later.

 

[BgBlDodge]

My thoughts exactly.

 

[COMP461]

For $ 180 retail its cheap insurance, I have 24 valve, 12 valve, in standard, and +.100 and +.200 or any length, if you wait a week.
The following dealers usually keep several sets in stock
Dr Performance 817 341 0127
Industrial Injection Service 801 972 0476
Pure Diesel Power 715 254 1833

 

[Diesel Freak]

for 3000 rpm and under I would not bother.

and if the pushrod you do get is smaller in diameter or has a thinner wall thickness of the tube when compared to the stocker, you are actually getting a weaker pushrod....in this case, the alloy of the steel has no bearing on how the pushrod functions.

 

[fordcummins01]

I had a motor that would free rev up to 5400 rpm on stockers...I think you'll be ok.

 

[Soup Nazi]

I twist my 12 v past 5K. I have a helix 2 and STOCK push rods. The originals from 1997 with almost 250K miles.

 

[crabbelle]

i'd go with what he ^^^^ said

 

[BenM]

pushrods

is $180 to much? for the assurance that they will hold up to the task you are wanting them to do. order a set from greg they are a good strong quality part.

 

[schaef_12]

is $180 to much? for the assurance that they will hold up to the task you are wanting them to do. order a set from greg they are a good strong quality part.

Yes, $180 is to much, especially since the ones I already own will work. If I bend one then i will change them but i'm not going to buy something i do not need.