so the engine is still a bit 'noisy' (or at least noisier than I'd like) - it has a very light but very noticeable 'chatter' going on while it's running, and after talking at length with Steve at ScramSpeed I have a set of .036 longer pushrods coming to 'tighten up' the valve train. If I heard right Steve started MagnumSwap.com (his Dart is on the home page), and he virtually guaranteed me that the CompCam I put in has a shorter base circle than the OE cam, which with factory length pushrods is allowing for too much slack, and thus making the noise. He explained that accurately measuring lifter preload without using a solid lifter is virtually impossible - complicated enough that there is no legit need to try to get a measurement, and that their .036-longer rods should do the trick. He also reassured me that having some slack in the valvetrain isn't really detrimental...but it's one of those things that once you hear it you can't unhear it, and I would like to have it right. And, if after putting in the longer rods it is still a bit too noisy for my liking then I'll up to a set of .050 rods, but I'll do these .036s first and hear how I like it.
https://www.scramspeed.com/products/magnum-pushrods-036-longer-than-stock.htmlA set of Prothane motor mount bushings arrived today and will go in at the first opportunity.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00386Z1PM?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
