440 Pushrod Recommendation

[HeliPilot71]

Looking for some recommendations regarding pushrods for my 440 build. I will be running a 292/509 with Crane Ductile Adjustable rockers. It's my understanding they have to have a "cup" at one end.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Eric

 

[Darter6]

I have a set of ball and cup "new" 440 push rods that I won't be using(doing a B engine instead) I believe are 3/8''thick.
Pm me if you want.

 

[HeliPilot71]

I have a set of ball and cup "new" 440 push rods that I won't be using(doing a B engine instead) I believe are 3/8''thick.
Pm me if you want.

PM Sent...thanks.

 

[Darter6]

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[Zeppelin264]

Smith Bros. for custom pushrods.

 

[5.7 hemi]

X2 Smith Bros.!

 

[Shorthorse]

Do you plan on using a pushrod length checker first? Correct valve train geometry is very important. Be mindful of the rocker arm manufacturers recommended adjuster thread depth.
Manton is also a good high quality pushrod manufacturer. I've used them for years with no complaints. Great customer service.

http://mantonpushrods.com/

 

[mentor70]

Ive been using Trend Performance for pushrods and wrist pins for the last 8 yrs or so, great to work with over the phone, fair pricing, ship fast too.

 

[68X426]

X2 Smith Bros.!

Times 3. Smith Brothers know Mopar. Great service and great product.

 

[HeliPilot71]

Thanks for all the responses guys....

 

[Dennis H]

Got 16 on the way from Manton to replace one with broken end and all the others right away. One on the right has the lower ball missing. Al @ Manton says mine are 5/16. I asked for a higher quality than the one sent for sizing. He recommended going up in size by 15 thou. Looking for reliability in a 70k, 30 over, 415 rwhp motor.
12.84ea x 16= 205.40. 2 days.

 

[5.7 hemi]

Did you find the bottom ball?

 

[Dennis H]

Did you find the bottom ball?

No. Fished with a magnet at oil change.

 

[5.7 hemi]

Ya know, ya could have left it in there and told everyone you have a 12valve Cummins! Lol!!!

 

[451Mopar]

I went with Smith Brothers and never had a reason to try other brands. Great service, quality, and fast delivery.