One of the most overlooked areas within the valvetrain for a performance engine is pushrod length. Veteran enthusiasts may scoff at this because, back in the day, you just dropped in a set of stock ...

This may feel like specialist information, but for serious engine builders and home mechanics with a project themselves, checking the pushrod length may be a pain in the neck, but it’s worth doing.

Correct valvetrain geometry is critical to ensure trouble-free operation of an engine, especially during high-rpm operation. When building a new engine, many people simply reuse the original pushrods ...

The most common reasons for using a pushrod that is longer or shorter than stock are: a decked cylinder block or heads, thicker/thinner head gaskets, small base-circle camshafts, aftermarket rocker ...

These video titles focus on the step-by-step process of rebuilding a Pontiac V8 engine. They provide detailed instructions on specific tasks involved in the rebuild, such as properly installing the ...

There are many factors that determine whether or not a pushrod will fit and operate correctly. Unfortunately, there's little information out there showing you how to determine if yours are correct. We ...