Pushrod - 3/8 .080 9.500 Long

The Pushrod - 3/8 .080 9.500 Long by Trend Performance Products is a precision-engineered valve train component designed for high-performance engine builds and serious hot rod applications. This pushrod serves as the critical mechanical link between your engine's camshaft and rocker arms, transferring motion with minimal deflection to ensure accurate valve timing and lift across the entire RPM band. Whether you're building a stroker engine, upgrading an existing small-block, or fine-tuning a competition platform, selecting the correct pushrod specification is essential for reliable operation and maximum power delivery.

This 9.500-inch pushrod features a 3/8-inch diameter with .080-inch wall thickness, a geometry that balances rigidity with controlled flex to prevent valve float at elevated engine speeds. The .080 wall specification provides structural integrity under high-pressure hydraulic lifter loads while remaining light enough to reduce reciprocating mass and improve throttle response. Trend Performance Products manufactures pushrods to exacting tolerances using quality materials that resist fatigue and maintain dimensional stability through thousands of heat cycles, ensuring consistent geometry whether you're cruising or running on the strip.

Mechanics and engine builders rely on properly-sized pushrods to prevent common valve train issues such as oil starvation, excessive lash variation, and premature rocker arm wear. The 9.500-inch length suits small-block platforms with specific deck heights and rocker arm positions; verify your engine's exact requirements—including head type, block height, and lifter bore spacing—before ordering to ensure proper geometry and pushrod angle. Installation requires careful measurement from lifter cup to rocker arm pivot centerline, and many builders prefer setting pushrods 1/8 inch shorter than maximum to accommodate thermal expansion and maintain consistent preload across operating temperatures.