Why Don't Pushrod V8 Engines Have High Redlines? The pushrod V8 engine is an icon in the world of American muscle. It still powers the torque monsters inside Chevy Camaros and Corvettes, as well as ...

Correct valvetrain geometry is critical to ensure trouble-free operation of an engine, especially during high-rpm operation. When building a new engine, many people simply reuse the original pushrods ...

Pushrods convert the vertical motion of the lifter from the camshaft lobe into valve movement. A V8 engine takes advantage of that by centrally locating a single camshaft in the middle of the engine ...