As more and more Mopar enthusiasts are building up third-generation Hemis they’re discovering the weak links in the motor’s armor. When it comes to throwing high revs, valvetrain components begin to reveal their mettle. Deflection is wasted energy, robbing necessary horsepower and that’s why COMP Cams new Gen III Hemi Xtreme Race G2 Pushrods exist; to ensure that you won’t be leaving anything “on the table” when comes time to sling that Hemi into the stratosphere.
Now available through Summit Racing – the world’s biggest retailer of maintenance and performance parts – these push rods are made from top quality 4130 aircraft-grade chromoly steel. These 5/16-inch dia. centerless-ground, one-piece pushrods radically cut down pushrod deflection and keeps them from flexing under heavy loads.
Here’s the original press release:
Not all pushrods are made to handle the high RPMs that a modified Chrysler Gen III HEMI can dish out. A pushrod that flexes under elevated valve spring loads and intense revving can throw off valve timing. Upgrading to a set of high-strength COMP Cams Gen III HEMI Xtreme Race G2 Pushrods ensures stable lifter-to-valve motion and accurate valve timing across the operating range. Here’s how:
Engineered from premium 4130 aircraft‑grade seamless chromoly steel, the one‑piece, 5/16‑inch diameter centerless‑ground pushrods deliver superior stiffness over stock components, dramatically cutting pushrod deflection. Their .106-inch wall thickness adds further resistance against flexing under heavy valve spring pushback.
COMP Cams Gen III HEMI Xtreme Race G2 Pushrods have precision‑machined 210° radius tips that let the rocker arms clear even with the most aggressive high‑lift camshafts, preserving sharp valve timing and consistent lifter preload. Available in sets of 16, the pushrods have a durable black‑oxide finish that fights corrosion and helps retain oil at contact points.
Choose from pushrod sets for these Gen III HEMI applications:
- 2003–2008 5.7L, stock length
- 2003–2008 5.7L, .050-inch over stock length
- 2005-10 6.1L
- 2009-up 5.7L, 2011-up 6.4L, 2015-up 6.2L supercharged, all with VVT
