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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07-23-2009 10:41 AM32' Fever (Off to Syracuse) and 36"Gladiator; FORD powered
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07-23-2009 10:46 AM
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.
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07-23-2009 11:43 AM
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 !
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07-23-2009 01:43 PMYeah, 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!
.32' Fever (Off to Syracuse) and 36"Gladiator; FORD powered
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07-23-2009 02:15 PM
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.
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07-23-2009 04:48 PM
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.
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07-23-2009 05:29 PM
I run Trend pushrods too. $100/set for a nice one piece. They look much like comps high perf pushrod, exact even.
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07-23-2009 08:36 PM
$100 a set ? mine were around $350.00 a set
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07-23-2009 08:42 PM
I ended up paying $190 for my sbc smith bros
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07-23-2009 11:44 PMYou 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.
www.merperformancemarine.com
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07-24-2009 12:18 PMTrend 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.
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07-24-2009 04:22 PMJust 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.
.32' Fever (Off to Syracuse) and 36"Gladiator; FORD powered
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07-24-2009 05:29 PM
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'
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07-24-2009 06:09 PMGood 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.
.32' Fever (Off to Syracuse) and 36"Gladiator; FORD powered
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07-25-2009 11:50 PM
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?
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07-27-2009 11:10 PMI 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.
The Michigan Madman
url]www.crockettmarineengines.com[/url]
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