Light checker springs or your combo's actual springs? For determining the right pushrod length, each has its pros and cons. Gee, Kenny. I don't know. It depends how cute the spring is. (Groan.) ...
The most common reasons for using a pushrod that is longer or shorter than stock are: a decked cylinder block or heads, thicker/thinner head gaskets, small base-circle camshafts, aftermarket rocker ...
Introduced as a successor to the venerable small block Chevy, the LS engine family had a good run. Recently replaced by the fancy, direct-injected, LT-series engine, the LS still reigns supreme in ...