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KRE Dport head pushrod clearance
I have a set of as-cast KRE Dport heads. Do they have enough clearance in the pushrod slot to use 1.65 rockers? Thanks
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It depends a whole lot on what the base circle diameter that your cam is and what the plunger height is in the lifters your running.
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I have 2 sets of KRE dport heads on engines from SD Performance and the push-rod holes would have to be elongated to fit 1.65 rockers. You could give KRE a call and ask them about their heads. These heads usually have production numbers on them. Actually if you were to post a pic it may be obvious by the size of the push-rod hole.
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I have put 1 .65 ratio rockers on multiple sets of KRE D port heads over the years without any modifications. Never had any issues.
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It seems counterproductive to have a pushrod hole that wouldn't support 1.65s or more than X lift. That seems like a 101 failure to me.
So, I don't believe that it wouldn't support 1.65 rockers and more than @.469 lift. Since there may be confusion, or conflicting info here, contacting the manufacturer would be the best option. .
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But Gary what length push rods are you running in all of these heads, stock 9.130”?
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Wernher Von Braun warned before his retirement from NASA back in 1972, that the next world war would be against the ETs! And he was not talking about 1/8 or 1/4 mile ETs! 1) 1940s 100% silver 4 cup tea server set. Two dry rotted 14 x 10 Micky Thompson slicks. 1) un-mailed in gift coupon from a 1972 box of corn flakes. Two pairs of brown leather flip flops, never seen more then 2 mph. Education is what your left with once you forget things! |
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I did call the manufacturer and waiting for a reply. Thought I'd post here to see what other people's experiences were. Doing the math with a 1.65 rocker my lift will be .628 with the Comp cam currently in the engine.
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I wish he still posted, here!
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Most of these had hydraulic roller cams with 8.8ish pushrods. But I just completed one with a hydraulic flat tappet and 1.65 roller rockers and used 9.100 pushrods.
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466 Mike Voycey shortblock, 310cfm SD KRE heads, SD "OF 2.0 cam", torker 2 373 gears 3200 Continental Convertor best et 10.679/127.5/1.533 60ft 308 gears best et 10.76/125.64/1.5471 |
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My set would have been ok with 5/16 pushrod but I'm running 3/8 so needed a little work
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Utilizes standard pushrod location for 5/16" pushrods.
Pushrod tubes are designed to accommodate 1.65 rockers without grinding on the heads. .
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