Performance Engine Rods

Engine Rods connect the reciprocal motion of the pistons to the rotational motion of the crank. Performance engine rods, which are lighter than OE, allow for faster throttle response and acceleration. More importantly they can withstand the tension from a performance engine. Depending on what purpose your building your 1974 GMC Sprint for, the type of rod need can vary. Sport Compact Warehouse is your premier source for Performance Rods. We have a large inventory of forged rods, billet steel rods, and aluminum rods. You will also find your I-Beam, H-Beam, A-Beam, floating or press-fit rods in our inventory. If you have any questions out to one of our experienced representatives today who can help you make a more informative decision.

The valvetrain is the mechanical connection between the camshaft and intake and exhaust valves. It transforms the profiles of the rotating cam lobes into the opening and closing motion of the valves. Overhead Valve (OHV) engines have the most complex valvetrains with lifters, pushrods, and rocker arms between the cam and valves, while Overhead Camshaft (OHC) engines are much simpler, with some designs having only bucket lifters between the cam and valves.

Performance valvetrain components must be much stronger to function at high RPMs and overcome stiff valve spring pressure to open larger valves. Higher valve spring pressure is needed to prevent valve float at high RPM. Performance rocker arms and valve spring retainers are made of lighter materials to enable the engine to rev easier and achieve higher RPM, and components like roller lifters and roller rockers reduce power-robbing friction.

The OEMs switched to roller lifters long ago because roller operation made camshafts and lifters much more reliable than their flat-tappet predecessors. But reduced friction and improved durability are not the only benefits. Roller cams have much more aggressive ramp rates that would cause a flat tappet lifter to dig into the ramp.These ramp rates allow the valves to open faster and remain at high lift for most of the opening duration, which increases power. Roller cams are also much more tolerant of high valve spring pressure. Roller cam and lifter kits are available to convert older flat tappet engines.

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CLOYES 9-3710
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CLOYES 9-3710 Engine Timing Set-Quick Adjust Timing Set for Standard Engine
for 1974 GMC Sprint ALL

$390.20

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$339.30

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV
 
Engine Timing Set
Quick Adjust Timing Set for Standard Engine
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
 
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV Engine Timing Set
Quick Adjust Timing Set for Standard Engine
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas
 
Engine Timing Set
Quick Adjust Timing Set for Standard Engine
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
 
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas Engine Timing Set
Quick Adjust Timing Set for Standard Engine
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
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CLOYES 9-3110A-5
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Cloyes 9-3110A-5 Hex-A-Just True Roller Engine Timing Set
for 1974 GMC Sprint ALL

$255.83

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas
 
Engine Bore Inch = 4.13 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.76 Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.147in.
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
 
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas Engine Bore Inch = 4.13 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.76 Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.147in.
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas
 
Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.147in.
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
 
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.147in.
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
,
CLOYES 9-3110A-10
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Cloyes 9-3110A-10 Hex-A-Just True Roller Timing Set
for 1974 GMC Sprint ALL

$254.58

Save: $33.21
Sale Price:

$221.37

Estimated Ship Date: Today

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In Stock - 1 New In Stock
EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas
 
Engine Bore Inch = 4.13 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.76 Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.142in.
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
 
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas Engine Bore Inch = 4.13 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.76 Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.142in.
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas
 
Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.142in.
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
 
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.142in.
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
,
CLOYES 9-3110-5
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Cloyes 9-3110-5 Original True Roller Set
for 1974 GMC Sprint ALL

$178.51

Save: $23.28
Sale Price:

$155.23

Estimated Ship Date: Today

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In Stock - 1 New In Stock
EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas
 
Engine Bore Inch = 4.13 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.76 Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.147in.
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
 
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas Engine Bore Inch = 4.13 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.76 Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.147in.
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas
 
Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.147in.
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
 
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.147in.
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
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CLOYES 9-3110-10
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Cloyes 9-3110-10 Original True Roller Set
for 1974 GMC Sprint ALL

$174.19

Save: $22.72
Sale Price:

$151.47

Estimated Ship Date: Today

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In Stock - 1 New In Stock
EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas
 
Engine Bore Inch = 4.13 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.76 Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.142in.
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
 
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas Engine Bore Inch = 4.13 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.76 Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.142in.
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas
 
Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.142in.
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
 
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.142in.
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
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CLOYES 9-134Z
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CLOYES 9-134Z
for 1974 GMC Sprint ALL

$112.31

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$97.66

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas
 
Position = Center Engine Bore Inch = 4.13 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.76
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
 
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas Position = Center Engine Bore Inch = 4.13 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.76
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas
 
Position = Center Engine Bore Inch = 4.13 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.76
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
 
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas,
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
6.6L V8 Gas Position = Center Engine Bore Inch = 4.13 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.76
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
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CLOYES 9-134
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Cloyes 9-134 Premium True Roller Timing Chain
for 1974 GMC Sprint ALL

$76.65

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$66.65

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas
 
0.005 AND 0.010 REDUCED LENGTH CHAINS AVAILABLE
TO ORDER ADD -5 OR -10 TO THE END OF THIS PART NUMBER
REPLACEMENT HIGH PERFORMANCE CHAIN
66 LINKS
FRONT
ROLLERS: DOUBLE
LINK QUANTITY: 66 Quantity Required 1
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
 
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas 0.005 AND 0.010 REDUCED LENGTH CHAINS AVAILABLE
TO ORDER ADD -5 OR -10 TO THE END OF THIS PART NUMBER
REPLACEMENT HIGH PERFORMANCE CHAIN
66 LINKS
FRONT
ROLLERS: DOUBLE
LINK QUANTITY: 66 Quantity Required 1
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas
 
0.005 AND 0.010 REDUCED LENGTH CHAINS AVAILABLE
TO ORDER ADD -5 OR -10 TO THE END OF THIS PART NUMBER
REPLACEMENT HIGH PERFORMANCE CHAIN
66 LINKS
FRONT
ROLLERS: DOUBLE
LINK QUANTITY: 66 Quantity Required 1
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
 
1974 GMC Sprint ALL equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
7.4L V8 Gas 0.005 AND 0.010 REDUCED LENGTH CHAINS AVAILABLE
TO ORDER ADD -5 OR -10 TO THE END OF THIS PART NUMBER
REPLACEMENT HIGH PERFORMANCE CHAIN
66 LINKS
FRONT
ROLLERS: DOUBLE
LINK QUANTITY: 66 Quantity Required 1
Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door