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Old 08-30-2014, 08:18 PM
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I have an 04 hemi and am doing the 6.1 valve spring swap I am also replacing pushrods I have read that 6.1 pushrods will work with stock cam and I have read that no they will not work with stock cam my question is will they work or do I need to go with the 5.7 pushrods thanks Ryan
 
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Ive been told that 6.1 pushrods will not work with a stock 5.7 cam.
5.7 cam has the wrong base circle to work with them.
Gotta be an aftermarket 260 or 268 cam or along those lines.
If your not upgrading the cam, just do the springs and call it a day.
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Abarmby is correct
 
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