how often do you have to change springs?
02-14-2007, 02:53 PM
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how often do you have to change springs? looking to go with 233/239 .595/.603 112LSA cam
Going to be running PRC double springs for up to .660 lift
how long will these springs last?
Going to be running PRC double springs for up to .660 lift
how long will these springs last?
02-14-2007, 03:13 PM
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Those are TSPs new premium springs..I do not know about their life expectancy..TSP used sell what they called their dual platinum springs..(.650 lift) I have a set of those with 40,000+ miles on them running one of TSPs torquer cams and they are still going strong...I Bounced off the rev limiter the other day 
(6900) with cold tires on these cold roads it is EZ to break them loose....and they are still working fine.. 
(6900) with cold tires on these cold roads it is EZ to break them loose....and they are still working fine..
02-14-2007, 05:30 PM
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When I leave for the day in the moring I always let the engine warm up for about 5 minutes before I hit the road. Been doing it my whole life and have had great longevity out of all of my engines and no oil consumption problems either. I have 129000 miles on the one I am driving now and it runs like a champ and it get driven like a hot rod is supposed to. I believe in getting the motor warm before getting on it. Nothing scientific but it has been working for me for over 40 years ..
02-14-2007, 05:33 PM
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i have that cam with comp 918 springs with 27,000 miles on them. I do however let the car warm up EVERY time i drive it for atl east a minute or two...usually around 5 minutes though.
02-14-2007, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 2 SSlow
i have that cam with comp 918 springs with 27,000 miles on them. I do however let the car warm up EVERY time i drive it for atl east a minute or two...usually around 5 minutes though.
You can't hurt it by letting it warm up first ..
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02-14-2007, 07:42 PM
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I pull a spring or two every 15-20K miles and test seat and open pressure at the correct installed height and go from there. You'll gain nothing by warming your engine up for 5 mins at idle, just start and go but keep the rpms below 2000 rpms for 5-10 mins. You also want at least 175* oil temps before taking your engine WOT.
02-15-2007, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryan02SS
I pull a spring or two every 15-20K miles and test seat and open pressure at the correct installed height and go from there. You'll gain nothing by warming your engine up for 5 mins at idle, just start and go but keep the rpms below 2000 rpms for 5-10 mins. You also want at least 175* oil temps before taking your engine WOT.
I am a old dude and have been doing it this way since 1962 on countless street cars..held NHRA national records with race cars ... I cant see changing what has proven to work... the results have been outstanding to say the least..to each his own..
02-15-2007, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by slt200mph
I am a old dude and have been doing it this way since 1962 on countless street cars..held NHRA national records with race cars ... I cant see changing what has proven to work... the results have been outstanding to say the least..to each his own..
,but i do agree with you i always warm my cars up for atleast a couplke of minutes and a good 10 in th ewinter
02-15-2007, 01:58 PM
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i always warm my car up before i drive it. i am actually forced to warm it up because it will stall if i dont. after the temp gauge reaches just over 100* it will idle fine. i need a tune.
02-15-2007, 10:48 PM
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I heard somewhere it's better to let your motor finish warming up under slight load. So I wait a minute or two, then idle around the neighborhood in 1st gear until up to oil temp.
