Digital indicator on a magnetic mount reading net lift at the valve from a .358" lift cam

Pushrod Length and Camshaft Information for Small Block Clones

Engine or Camshaft Cam Base Circle Diameter Total Lobe Height Gross Lobe Lift
DH224 (Predator 224) 0.865" 1.087" .222"
DynoCams CM-224 0.851" 1.116" .265"
EC TTS-906 (Blackbird) 0.826" 1.185" .359"
Lifan HP212E (Shredder's Engine) 0.864" 1.086" .222"
NR Mongoose 272 0.818" 1.094" .276"
Dyno 356-TSB-Clone 0.761" 1.116" .355"
Dyno 308-224 0.805" 1.115" .310"
R210 (Predator 212 non-hemi) 0.987" 1.204" .217"
G210FA (Predator 212 hemi) 0.867" 1.090" .223"
Ducar DH275 0.866" 1.105" .240"
R210-V 0.866" 1.089" .223"
Lifter Dimensions Total Length Head Diameter Head Thickness Stem Diameter
Loncin G210FA (Predator 212 hemi) 34.37mm 23.50mm 1.85mm 7.73mm
Rato R210 (Predator 212 non-hemi) 34.37mm 23.50mm 1.85mm 7.73mm
Ducar DH225 (Predator 224 non-hemi) 36.34mm 23.50mm 1.85mm 7.80mm
Lifan HP212E (Shredder engine) 34.62mm 23.50mm 2.25mm 7.95mm
Pushrods Total Length Tube Diameter
Loncin G210FA (Predator 212 hemi) 5.540" 0.149"
Rato R210 (Predator 212 non-hemi) 5.190" 0.149"
Ducar DH225 (Predator 224 non-hemi) 5.263" 0.149"
Lifan HP212E (Shredder engine) 5.272" 0.157"


Example pushrod length's effect on lift at the valve:

Net valve lift with the following combo should be (.265" x 1.2) .318".

Predator 212 hemi bottom end    
Dynocams CM-224 camshaft
0.045" thick head gasket
Standard Shredder head    
1.2:1 ratio Shredder rocker arms

Pushrod Length Net Lift at the Valve
5.110" 0.298" 
5.160"  0.310"
5.190" 0.315"
5.200" 0.318"
5.260" 0.325"

 

Net valve lift with the following combo should also be (.265" x 1.2) .318".

Predator 224 non-hemi bottom end    
Dynocams CM-224 camshaft
0.045" head gasket
Standard Shredder head
1.2:1 ratio Shredder rocker arms

Pushrod Length Net Lift at the Valve
5.110" 0.284"
5.160"  0.316"
5.190" 0.318"
5.200" 0.320"
5.260" 0.328"

 

So in both of the above scenarios you would use a 5.200" or 5.190" pushrod because that gives the correct indicated ratio for the rocker arms used. Shorter pushrods don't let you get all of the lift that you are supposed to get from the cam lobe height and rocker ratio, and longer pushrods go past the correct lift and exacerbate geometry issues.  None of the lengths of pushrods tested resulted in a more favorable wear pattern on the lash cap or valve tip.

The Predator 212 non-hemi would also use the 5.200" length pushrod.

NEVER try to use a hemi pushrod with a non-hemi head, it will be WAY too long. Shorter pushrods don't let you get all of the lift that you are supposed to get from the cam lobe lift and rocker ratio, longer pushrods go past the correct lift and exacerbate geometry issues.  

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