atomsk680

ok, what is the difference between cromoly pushrods and normal steel rods? i got into an argument with a friend today about this and i just want to double check

FuzzyDiceRule

was this friend me by any chance?

P Zero

Chromoly is an alloy, an alloy is a combination of metals (e.g.aluminum and iron) where as steel is just one metal (iron).
-P.

atomsk680

no stop asking













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atomsk680

yea, so which is better for the engine, which ones is stronger, or more reliable.

rmodel65

which ever one u get, makes sure they are the ones that are one piece(dont have pressed or welded on ends) and u need hardened pushrods if ur running a setup the uses guide plates

atomsk680

quick question, i dont have guidplates, these pushrods i am looking say they are for a setup with guideplates. could i still use them or do i need to buy guideplates also?

dodgestang

Regular push rods will bend if something bad happens
Chrome moly will not

If you have guides you better be running chrome moly because regular pushrods will wear down


Better of the two....really depends on application....but chrome moly is the better choice for a performance application.

atomsk680

so other then guideplates and rods do i need anything else?

P Zero

Whether you need them or not depends on your rocker. Boltdown fulcrum, no guideplate, screw in/press in stud - guide plate.
-P.