When it comes to pushrods Instead of the typical common 0.080-.083 wall upgrade to something around .0116-.0118".
Do not be overly concerned about pushrod weight. The pushrod is on the slow moving side of the valve train. The additional weight of a heavy wall pushrod usually provides a much needed increase in valve train stability."
Manton Pushrods
http://mantonpushrods.com/tech-info/facts/
Stiffness often trumps lighter weight when it comes to valvetrain component design.
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'70 TA / 505 cid / same engine but revised ( previous best 10.63 at 127.05 )
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