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Which is better for high boost LS3 Hollow Stem valves or L99 valves ?

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Old 01-13-2014, 10:20 PM
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Default Which is better for high boost LS3 Hollow Stem valves or L99 valves ?

I'm collecting parts for my engine which will see almost 20 psi of boost and want to know which is better for high boost LS3 Hollow Stem valves or L99 valves ?

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The hollow stem valves can fail on a boosted car. A solid stainless valve is the safest.
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I went with manley ss valves just for the piece of mind.If you go with solid valves, make sure you buy a cam with a soft ramp rate.Solid valves make a vavle train heavy.
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Any valve will fail when it is out of control.

Nothing wrong with the ls3 valve with the proper parts controlling them.

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