COMP Cams Hi-Tech Pushrod

Universal Fitment for High-Performance Engines

Part #: 7966-1

Overview

The COMP Cams Hi-Tech Pushrod is a critical component designed for high-performance and racing valve trains. Engineered to withstand the extreme demands of all-out race engines, this pushrod ensures durability, strength, and precise valve train operation. Whether you’re building a street performance engine or a dedicated race motor, the Hi-Tech pushrod offers the reliability and quality needed to maintain valve train stability at high RPMs.

Pushrods are often overlooked, yet they play a vital role in transferring camshaft motion to the rocker arms. COMP Cams addresses this with a pushrod that resists bending, breaking, and tip wear, ensuring consistent performance and longevity under the toughest conditions.

Key Features

Designed with precision and durability in mind, the COMP Cams Hi-Tech Pushrod includes the following features:

• One-piece seamless chromemoly tubing construction for superior strength
• .080" wall thickness providing excellent rigidity and resistance to flex
• 5/16" diameter for compatibility with a wide range of valve train setups
• Precision-formed ends with added thickness in critical tip areas for enhanced durability
• Heat-treated for maximum strength and compatibility with guide plates
• OD ground for consistent diameter and concentricity, ensuring smooth operation
• Black oxide finish for corrosion resistance and a professional appearance
• Laser-etched length and part number on the pushrod for easy identification

Construction & Design

The Hi-Tech Pushrod is crafted from seamless chromemoly steel tubing, known for its high tensile strength and fatigue resistance. The .080" wall thickness strikes an ideal balance between weight and durability, preventing bending or failure even under aggressive valve train loads. The pushrod ends are precision formed to add thickness where it matters most—at the tips—while maintaining consistent wall thickness and concentricity throughout the shaft.

After forming, each pushrod undergoes a heat treatment process to maximize strength and ensure compatibility with guide plates, reducing wear and extending service life. The final OD grinding step guarantees uniform diameter, which is critical for smooth, reliable valve train operation at high RPMs.

Installation & Fitment

The COMP Cams Hi-Tech Pushrod is designed as a direct replacement or upgrade for engines requiring 8.2-inch length pushrods with a 5/16-inch diameter. Its universal design fits a wide range of high-performance and racing engines. Installation requires standard valve train disassembly and reassembly procedures, with no special modifications needed when matched to the correct length and diameter for your application.

Always verify pushrod length and diameter compatibility with your engine’s specifications and valve train components to ensure optimal performance and avoid interference.

What's Included

• One COMP Cams Hi-Tech Pushrod, 8.2 inches long, .080" wall thickness, 5/16" diameter

Ideal For

This pushrod is ideal for engine builders, racers, and performance enthusiasts who demand reliable valve train components capable of handling high RPM and aggressive cam profiles. It suits all-out race engines, street performance builds, and any application where valve train durability and precision are paramount.