Bummer, I was really hoping you would end up with adjustables.

I'm using adjustable pushrods on both of my first gen Hemi's. The one only has a few hours on the test stand, but the 354 in my 57 Plymouth has been going with them for 5 years and 15,000 miles on them with no problems.

If you decide to rebuild your 354 just a word of caution about the Hot Hemi heads HV oil pump. I have heard that there may be some problems with them.

http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/hot-heads-oil-pump-failures-203640.html


Don't get me wrong, I've had good luck with the parts I have bought form Bob at hot heads, but that post was kind of worrysome (I'm running stock replacement pumps in mine so it's not an issue for me).

I'd also recommend Tex Smiths Hemi book if you don't already have a copy.