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Old 08-02-2006, 11:10 AM
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Out of these three, which are the best?
-Patriot Gold Duals
-PRC Duals
-Comp 921
Old 08-02-2006, 11:42 AM
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All are in the same league, however PP and PRC are good to .650 while 921's are usually to .625.
PP has the most complete kit.
There is also PRC platinums good to .670 lifts.

you can't go wrong with any of these, Comp 921's are the most expensive though.
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I have seen poor quality control from PRC in the parts I have gotten from them. I do not know who their manufacturer is.

COMP as well has has had problems ( had a batch out bad 918's out awhile back) but they own a spintron and are a major player in the valvetrain world.

I don't know who makes Patriot's stuff but I have had no problems with them.

Personally I feel most comfortable using COMP parts a I personallyhave had ZERO problems with them and I know they do alot of R&D and quality control.
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It's just that I'm considering going with a high lift cam (.637/.639) with LSK lobes, and I wanted to know what springs would hold together the longest (without breaking the bank).

Also, with the Comp's, are you basically just paying for the name, or are they really that good?
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I would run PRC platinums with those lifts.
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Yeah, the platinums will handle the most lift out of the bunch... Although the patriots are very capable springs as well.
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The most important thing to look at when you are buying springs are the spring specs. Our Patriot Gold springs set up at 1.800", have 140 lbs on the seat, 385 open, and coil bind at .710" lift. Make sure to check these cpecs against others you look at. If you have any questions, please let us know.


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