Ryne @ CMS

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i can get a great deal on some xceldyne 11/32 stem ti valves, they are 5.700 in length though, and i need them 5.500 long, is there any way to shorten them in anyway, or is it not worth it.

machinistone

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2c5s

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And then they have to be re-coated.

Ryne @ CMS

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i realize that i need to recoat them just wondering if it safe, or worth cutting down a ti valve

Stang's Bane

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I guess it depends on how good of a deal and how much it will cost to cut htem down

Ryne @ CMS

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i will i can get a set of 16 , 8 intake, 8 exhaust for 500 dollars

ChucksZ06

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Why would you not run taller springs or shim the bases up? that is what I would do.

Stang's Bane

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Hell of a deal, that is about 2K worth of valves...

Ryne @ CMS

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its a complicated situation lol

Ryne @ CMS

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yeah i know

Juiced

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I take it charlie wasn't able to help?

It shouldn't weaken the valve any as long as it is machined for the properly, it would bu like back cutting the valve.

i say go for it.

Bink

Can you call Xceldyne and ask them?? ->>

http://www.xceldyne.com/xceldyne/contact/

Richard@WCCH

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The only reliable way this could work is if the new overall length is equal to or lower than the bottom of the existing keeper groove. If the valves currently have square grooves then they'll have either a .250" or .290" tip length. After machining, the original groove will then be just below the new tip end. Not good............
If the valves have bead lock grooves they'll also be up near the tip of the new valve length.

Richard

Ryne @ CMS

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after speaking to richard on the phone i am just going to order a proper length valve , it may cost me but it will be done right