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Re: Which is better ball cup or ball ball pushrods and why? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1675478
09/23/14 11:28 AM
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This setup on my 514 engine is good for about 0.900 lift. So the cup style pushrod will work at high lift, but you need to buy the right parts.

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Re: Which is better ball cup or ball ball pushrods and why? [Re: Monte_Smith] #1675479
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I wouldn't say one or the other is BETTER, just depends on the quality of parts used.
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Now I will say, that in the case of a standard 3/8 pushrod deal, I prefer ball/ball because the pushrods are one piece and you can get them in .180 wall.


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I have seen mixed comments on the one-piece pushrods. Some manufacturers say the pressed in ends are better because the material can be different for the ends and the separate ends "can be" machined more accurately without thinning out the pushrod when forming the one-piece end.

My new motor has pressed in ends, 0.120" wall, 3/8" dia, ball-ball with T&D paired rocker system. That should be plenty with less than 800 open pressure.
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Re: Which is better ball cup or ball ball pushrods and why? [Re: 440Jim] #1675480
09/23/14 11:46 PM
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Jim, if your engine isn't together yet then take the time to provide clearance for larger pushrods. Buy one set of 1/2 inch pushrods just for clearance checking. At some point in the future you can swap over and see if there is any performance improvement. I think you'll find some power.

Re: Which is better ball cup or ball ball pushrods and why? [Re: AndyF] #1675481
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Jim, if your engine isn't together yet then take the time to provide clearance for larger pushrods. Buy one set of 1/2 inch pushrods just for clearance checking. At some point in the future you can swap over and see if there is any performance improvement. I think you'll find some power.




that's a good idea Andy and i agree

don't spend much time here these days but "think" i learned a little bit about push rods recently. for the more highly stressed components used these days i'm of the impression stepping up to a 7/16" double taper is a good idea. if i ever get my junk together i will be using more than a 3/8".

as for the ball/ball ball/cup thing i think it's a mixed bag. recently i learned (i think) of using copper/beryllium in cups. i haven't seen the parts yet but am curious to say the least.
in recent months i've seen some VERY stout, seriously stressed valvetrain components (over 1" lift and STIFF springs) and was impressed.

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