1st Gen. Ram - All Topics Discussion for all Dodge Rams prior to 1994. This includes engine, drivetrain and non-drivetrain discussions. Anything prior to 1994 should go in here.

push rods and gerdal

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 6, 2008 | 03:55 PM
  #1  
randyswelding's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 226
Likes: 0
From: okc,ok
push rods and gerdal

i found a set of chromally push rods for 190, when do you need up upgrade them?also when do you need a gerdal,would that be a good idea to do these upgrades when im building a strong towin motor or could that be money spent else where?
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2008 | 04:27 PM
  #2  
wannadiesel's Avatar
Adminstrator-ess
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 22,594
Likes: 19
From: New Holland, PA
You can't get enough RPM out of a VE pumped motor to need either of those items.
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2008 | 04:37 PM
  #3  
randyswelding's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 226
Likes: 0
From: okc,ok
so theyre for high rpm motors?so 3200rpm isnt that high i geuss for a diesel,well thats cool that saves some money for me then
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2008 | 05:25 PM
  #4  
Crossy's son's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 7,547
Likes: 2
From: Quinton, New Jersey (middle of nowhere)
3200 rpm is nothing compared to a 4500 rpm p pumped 12 valve (what you wouldn need these for) [laugh
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2008 | 09:00 PM
  #5  
randyswelding's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 226
Likes: 0
From: okc,ok
gotch ya all that that means i get to spend more on head work and studs
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2008 | 10:26 PM
  #6  
Crossy's son's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 7,547
Likes: 2
From: Quinton, New Jersey (middle of nowhere)
Yea get a port/polish job done or something, maybe some 60lb springs.
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2008 | 12:45 PM
  #7  
randyswelding's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 226
Likes: 0
From: okc,ok
port and polish and fire ringed and studed is what im goin to do for sure and what are the benifits runnin the old exhaust springs on the intake side ive read a few comapnies doin that but dont know why any ideas
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2008 | 01:02 PM
  #8  
BC847's Avatar
1st Generation Admin
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,601
Likes: 118
From: Buies Creek, NC
Originally Posted by randyswelding
what are the benifits runnin the old exhaust springs on the intake side ive read a few comapnies doin that but dont know why any ideas
I don't know of any benifits as the in/ex springs are the same.
Reply
Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:08 PM
  #9  
randyswelding's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 226
Likes: 0
From: okc,ok
all in know is that pure dodge diesel site(i think) were puttin the exhuast springs on the intake and 60# on the exhaust side so i dont know and thought id ask
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
streetsmoker
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
6
Jun 16, 2008 04:59 PM
rootremblay
12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
3
Sep 15, 2007 06:16 PM
powerstrokin03
HELP!
3
Apr 27, 2007 12:22 PM
fearthedeere
1st Gen. Ram - All Topics
5
Sep 2, 2005 09:48 PM
NOTSTK
HELP!
12
May 7, 2004 09:05 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:39 PM.