R.E.V. Valve Spring/Retainers questions
11-13-2005, 03:51 AM
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R.E.V. Valve Spring/Retainers questions I am getting ready to do a spring swap. I have had the REV springs/retainers on the car for some time now and I considering the engine is coming out, I figured it is a good time to swap considering they have some miles on them and I will be picking up some lift.
Can the REV retainers be used with any other brand of springs?
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Can the REV retainers be used with any other brand of springs?
Thanks.
11-13-2005, 08:46 AM
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Stay away from REV's. A few weeks ago my friend popped two of them after 10K miles.
He only has a Z06 cam and high-ratio rockers.
He popped two springs on one cylinder, which broke his valve, which shattered the piston. Ha awaits a new shortblock....
He only has a Z06 cam and high-ratio rockers.
He popped two springs on one cylinder, which broke his valve, which shattered the piston. Ha awaits a new shortblock....
11-13-2005, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by transsam
I am getting ready to do a spring swap. I have had the REV springs/retainers on the car for some time now and I considering the engine is coming out, I figured it is a good time to swap considering they have some miles on them and I will be picking up some lift.
Can the REV retainers be used with any other brand of springs?
Thanks.
Can the REV retainers be used with any other brand of springs?
Thanks.
11-13-2005, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by PortPros1
Go with the Comp Cams 918 springs and retainers, tried and true the best springs for the money.
really depends on the cam as to wether or not the 918's will be adequet
Should work with his 224 cam
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I am looking at getting a stroker soon with a mild cam -f14- so lift will be aggressive. I am getting rid of the REV springs, but would like if possible to use the retainers to save a little on the cash. I know the springs are crap, but I can't imagine the retainers are a weakness, so...can I use the retainers with a better spring?
