{"product_id":"401-118","title":"Series 4 Pushrod for Guide Plates, 5\/16 x .118 Wall, Select Pushrod Tips - Specify Length","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManton's Series 4 Pushrod For Guideplates, 5\/16 diameter x .118 wall, Custom Length, select tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes—a properly selected pushrod upgrade can improve valvetrain stability, durability, and the engine’s ability to follow its intended valve motion. Whether it adds measurable horsepower depends on how well the existing pushrods handle the application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Manton, we look at pushrods as part of the entire valvetrain. A hot rod, a diesel rebuild, and a competition engine may need very different pushrods, but the goal is the same: transmit motion accurately and survive the operating conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefit might be recovering lift lost to deflection, maintaining control at higher RPM, improving tip wear, or helping expensive surrounding components last longer. A horsepower number alone does not tell the whole story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid to High Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed with any guide plate pushrod setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides approximately 180,000 psi tensile strength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard Drawn 4130\/4135 seamless chromoly tubing, the highest quality available from mills. Originally formulated for aerospace\/aircraft use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelonite™ processed for excellent wear resistance\/durability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the most common pushrod selections listed, if you do not see the pushrod to accommodate your needs \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"editor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/mantonpushrods.com\/pages\/custom-pushrod-order-form\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003c\/a\u003e for our custom pushrod form. To see all available pushrod tips \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"editor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/1953\/2743\/files\/Pushrod_Tip_Chart.pdf?v=1789497189\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e, Or contact us directly at 951-245-6565\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries 1 (Up to 250 HP)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication: Small engines (carts to Volkswagens) with low valve spring pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs: 140,000 psi tensile strength (4130\/4135 chromoly).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes: \u003cem\u003eNot\u003c\/em\u003e recommended for hardened guide plates or roller cams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries 2 (Guide Plate Compatible)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication: Mild to mid-performance, high-volume\/low-cost builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs: ~170,000 psi tensile strength (aerospace-grade hard-drawn seamless 4130\/4135 chromoly).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes: Compatible with guide plates or shaft mount setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication: Mid to high-performance (Sportsman, Marine, Factory Performance).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs: 170,000 psi tensile strength (aerospace-grade hard-drawn seamless 4130\/4135 chromoly).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes: Requires shaft or pedestal style rocker arms (\u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e for guide plate use).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries 4 (Guide Plate Compatible)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication: Mid to high-performance engines with guide plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs: ~180,000 psi tensile strength (aerospace-grade hard-drawn seamless 4130\/4135 chromoly).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes: Melonite™ processed for superior wear resistance and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication: Extreme setups (Cup, Top Fuel, Pro Stock, LS Series) using NA, forced induction, or nitrous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs: 275,000 psi tensile strength via proprietary heat-treated 4130\/4135 chromoly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes: Hand-crafted with custom tip options; requires shaft or pedestal rockers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manton Pushrods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67976352235719,"sku":"401-118","price":21.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/1953\/2743\/files\/1792698611508-120345501.jpg?v=1792703917","url":"https:\/\/mantonpushrods.com\/products\/401-118","provider":"Manton Racing Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}