Trendz Pushrods?

[2112]

I am not sure I am spelling the name right, Does anyone have a web address or Phone # for Trend(z) (s)?

Anyone else using high end Pushrods like trenz or Manton? I hear they are the best to reduce valvetrain harmonics caused by flexing pushrods.
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[Traviss]

www.trendperform.com

Bob Madera gave me 3 names
-Trend
-Manton
-Smith Bros

Not in order of anything, these were all #1 pushrods to use he mentioned

I ended up using Smith Bros, trend didn't have anything on the shelf for me at the time. Manton dealed with more shaft type rocker pushrods.

[HTMike]

Manton all the way.. Im in Chicago, Manton is in California... I called, 2 days later they were custom built and at my doorstep. Nobody can beat that service !

[2112]

Yeah, I am on shafts and maybe that is why Bob Madera recommended Trend.

I hear great stuff about Manton too. Right now I run custom (Austin Racing) 7/16ths tapered but I have dancing retainers. Everything is set up right on the money. I am spinning 6200rpm. Push rods have been suggested as my problem multiple times.

Thanks for the linkTraviss and Mike!

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[Brian41]

I called Trend at 4:00 PM had custom push rods made not off the shelf and had them by noon the next day, that was 2 weeks ago.

[Trim'd Up]

I am running Trend pushrods, or will be tomorrow. They were REALLY quick on the order and the price was right. they Look well made. I think they make pushrods for alot of other companies similar to morel for lifters.

[Blue Thunder]

I run Trend pushrods too. $100/set for a nice one piece. They look much like comps high perf pushrod, exact even.

[Brian41]

$100 a set ? mine were around $350.00 a set

[Traviss]

I ended up paying $190 for my sbc smith bros

[MERPerformance]

You can buy, Trend from CV Products 3/8 .080 wall, .well stocked in all lenghts. Tell Dan,I sent you. I use Manton, for .120 wall and up, tool steel tips, straight and tapered, He has 5 different stages for use. Best to talk to Terry, if you have a special build, unless you already know what you need.

[rotax454]

Trend Performance gave me great service and consulted me on what specific push rod to use for my application. Had no idea that a .135 wall was available for a 3/8 rod. Note: After a change in valve train components, I had to shelve the unused custom rods and go with different lengths. So, if anyone needs a 3/8 with a .135 wall, I can let you know the tip and lenghts. Both intake for exhaust available. BBC stuff.

[2112]

Just got off the phone with John @ Trend. Custom length, .165 wall, 7/16" diameter with custom restrictor sizing. 36 pushrods (4 spares) 13.50 each.

Hopefully, we'll be saying goodbye to harmonics.

He knew his pushrods.
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[PayCheck]

Ok, is there a chart online where a cheapskate can determine optimum wall thickness for different cam and spring setups? For example, .632 ex lift(.352 lobe), hyd rllr, 450lb spring rate - what is the minimum wall thickness for 5500rpm?

Just askin'

[2112]

Good question, But one thing I have learned recently from Bob Madera is that the raw figures don't always tell you how the system will operate in the field. I thought my current pushrods were way overkill and they just aren't resistant to flexing enough. I am running an old Ultradyne grind which makes great power but has a "harsh" profile.
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[PayCheck]

Exactly - I just changed a set of stock for CompCams solid pushrods on a mild lift solid lifter cam, and the improvment was remarkable - from idle all the way up. It started me thinking about my beefy new srpings and the "quick ramp" cam...

I presume hollow are to reduce weight, but then there must be a break-even point with solid vs hollow? If you go with say .135 wall thickness on a large dia hollow, wouldn't you be better of with solid of smaller diameter?

[Blue Thunder]

$100 a set ? mine were around $350.00 a set

I meant for 8. It was about $200 for 16 and I got the .080" wall. $350 for 16 you must have gotten thier super special pushrod

[Tyler Crockett]

I use all Trend pushrods in all our engines. They are located 35 miles from my shop they just about every lenth I need in stock and when I call they have them ready in a half hour with my name custom eched on them now that's service.

[Trim'd Up]

Exactly - I just changed a set of stock for CompCams solid pushrods on a mild lift solid lifter cam, and the improvment was remarkable - from idle all the way up. It started me thinking about my beefy new srpings and the "quick ramp" cam...

I presume hollow are to reduce weight, but then there must be a break-even point with solid vs hollow? If you go with say .135 wall thickness on a large dia hollow, wouldn't you be better of with solid of smaller diameter?

No, Hollow pushrods of the same weight would be stiffer.

[PayCheck]

I use all Trend pushrods in all our engines. They are located 35 miles from my shop they just about every lenth I need in stock and when I call they have them ready in a half hour with my name custom eched on them now that's service.

Do you use 3 piece hollow or solid pushrods in your builds? The Crane 139021 (741 for a Gen V) info recommends chrome moly solids...but I started reading and thinking - problem #1

[PayCheck]

No, Hollow pushrods of the same weight would be stiffer.

I agree larger diameter rods of the same material would be stiffer, but we're really comparing Aluminum to Chrome Moly as well.

A large dia aluminum rod with pressed in ends vs a smaller dia chrome moly one piece?