AFR 165 with stock push rods??

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12-20-2009, 11:53 PM

mendez4047

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AFR 165 with stock push rods??

Can i use my stock 302 push rods with a new set of AFR 165cc heads?

12-20-2009, 11:59 PM

nacanitihs

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no, you need to properly measure for the correct pushrod length. the tool is cheap.

12-21-2009, 12:18 AM

luckythirteen13

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no, not only may the stock push rods be too long/short, they arent strong enough to open the stiffer springs of the afr heads. you needed hardened pushrods no matter what the length may be.

12-21-2009, 12:33 AM

OnyxCobra

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These guys are right, but i can tell you that for my build i did use the stock length 6.25" pushrods but i bought hardened ones so i didn't have to worry about the stiffer springs.

12-26-2009, 11:00 AM

mendez4047

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how about the rr's? do I have to upgrade those? or can I use the stock ones?

12-26-2009, 11:04 AM

mendez4047

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And you guys will be proud of me, I went against everyone's advice and had purchased a set of POS procomps, they sold yesturday! AFR HERE WE COME!! ... but please let me know if stock RR are ok for AFR165's pedestal mount....