Comp 987 Springs
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Comp 987 Springs
Anyone know any history behind this dual spring? I never hear it mentioned, 'don't know if that's a good or bad thing. It came with my RGR Heads from LS1Speed Inc.
With so much talk on this board regarding spring durability, I wanted to know where I stand with the 987's..
With so much talk on this board regarding spring durability, I wanted to know where I stand with the 987's..
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I just replaced my first set of 987's on my TEA heads with my TR 230/224 .576/.563 and they look brand new minus a little paint that wore off on the inner spring. I put 15,000 miles on them with hard *** driving and just replaced em for the hell of it.
No cracks or anything. I'm going to test the seat pressure and check with Comp to see what a new spring seat pressure should be.
No cracks or anything. I'm going to test the seat pressure and check with Comp to see what a new spring seat pressure should be.
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Very very seldom does a 987 seem to break with proper warm up. I think a few folks with 230+ sized cam went to 977's or something like that for more pressure. I only have ~5,000 on mine - so far no issues. TEA posted a while back a new valve train warranty on their heads. They still use 987's and some other springs to the best of my knowledge. Set up right, and 230 or less in cam and I wouldn't worry. TEA did the valve train set up right, all spring pressure and install heights were dead on the money on my set of 5.3's
I know folks that have ran 232/236 sized cams with the 987's and had no issues.
I know folks that have ran 232/236 sized cams with the 987's and had no issues.
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All the important points have been covered above..
Proper warm up is the most important. Let the vehicle get to OPERATING temp. before beating on it. Anything between .525-.600 lift will work fine with these springs. Ramps will also have an effect, but nothing to worry about.
Proper warm up is the most important. Let the vehicle get to OPERATING temp. before beating on it. Anything between .525-.600 lift will work fine with these springs. Ramps will also have an effect, but nothing to worry about.
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Originally Posted by Classic
The 987s are good springs. Just like any other spring - let them warm up before beating on them. I had them installed on my set of JPR heads and never had a single problem with them.
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Originally Posted by WOT
ditto on the lift but also the ramp rate! IMO