Stout pushrods needed for 910 springs?
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Stout pushrods needed for 910 springs?
I'm gearing up for an injector change and with that, I will install the comp 910's more from a proactive maintenance aspect than as a requirement as a result of boost in excess of 40psi. I'll be targeting 35-40psi with the stock 38R to optimize it's efficiency. Regarding spring pressure, I will be targeting either 1.80" installed height yielding ~110lbs seat pressure or stock 1.833" for ~99lbs, haven't really decided yet. For reference, factory springs are 71-79lbs and reputedly weaken from there.
At any rate, the piece I haven't been able to nail down is if stock pushrods are sufficiently strong for these spring pressures or not. I'm inclined to buy a new set of stock pushrods for $70 and go with it but, I read many folks spring for the $220 Smith brother pushrods. Some say the new pushrods are a little shorter than what came from the factory for better geometry. Some say stick with the stock to function as a sort of fuse. What say you?
At any rate, the piece I haven't been able to nail down is if stock pushrods are sufficiently strong for these spring pressures or not. I'm inclined to buy a new set of stock pushrods for $70 and go with it but, I read many folks spring for the $220 Smith brother pushrods. Some say the new pushrods are a little shorter than what came from the factory for better geometry. Some say stick with the stock to function as a sort of fuse. What say you?
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I'm gearing up for an injector change and with that, I will install the comp 910's more from a proactive maintenance aspect than as a requirement as a result of boost in excess of 40psi. I'll be targeting 35-40psi with the stock 38R to optimize it's efficiency. Regarding spring pressure, I will be targeting either 1.80" installed height yielding ~110lbs seat pressure or stock 1.833" for ~99lbs, haven't really decided yet. For reference, factory springs are 71-79lbs and reputedly weaken from there.
At any rate, the piece I haven't been able to nail down is if stock pushrods are sufficiently strong for these spring pressures or not. I'm inclined to buy a new set of stock pushrods for $70 and go with it but, I read many folks spring for the $220 Smith brother pushrods. Some say the new pushrods are a little shorter than what came from the factory for better geometry. Some say stick with the stock to function as a sort of fuse. What say you?
At any rate, the piece I haven't been able to nail down is if stock pushrods are sufficiently strong for these spring pressures or not. I'm inclined to buy a new set of stock pushrods for $70 and go with it but, I read many folks spring for the $220 Smith brother pushrods. Some say the new pushrods are a little shorter than what came from the factory for better geometry. Some say stick with the stock to function as a sort of fuse. What say you?
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