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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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i'm looking to go with texas speeds torquer v.3 cam kit with 231/234 .643"/.598" 111 LSA and it comes with the comp PRC springs and i'm wondering if they are a good spring or if i should stay away from them. or if this is even a good deal?

http://texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp...d=175&catid=44
kit comes with Your Choice of Camshaft, Comp PRC Spring Kit, and Hardened Chromoly Pushrods for 689.99

is this a good deal or not the greatest?
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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The PRC spring will work perfect with your cam choice.
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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There have been 2 instances in our local area of those springs taking a "set", losing height and spring pressure. There was another guy who had similar issues, he has a thread in the dyno section.

I'd look to PAC or PSI springs, personally.
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Eskimo

I'd look to PAC or PSI springs, personally.
I agree. I have read of similar findings after a few thousand miles.
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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After 6 years and over 1 million sold there is nothing wrong with the PRC spring.
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by TVWilkes
After 6 years and over 1 million sold there is nothing wrong with the PRC spring.

...and Big Macs are good for your heart.
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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I am not on anyone's side but all springs will lose a little amount of pressure when first run.

If you float a valve a lot you can lose a lot of spring pressure fast as well.

I have seen 1000.00+ springs lose some serious pressure in just a few dyno pulls a few times with craziness going on!

You just have to know everything about the application to know what went wrong if anything is all I am saying.
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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...and Big Macs are good for your heart.
That's what I am hoping!
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I run them with my .651 lift, Grate springs .never had any problems with them, But i change them out about ever 20,000 miles. But with your lift you can probably go longer,like 25 to 30,000 miles. It all how high you rev them.
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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The PRC springs will work just fine with that cam. There has been many post with people running these springs in excess of 25,000 miles.
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Originally Posted by Eskimo
There have been 2 instances in our local area of those springs taking a "set", losing height and spring pressure. There was another guy who had similar issues, he has a thread in the dyno section.

I'd look to PAC or PSI springs, personally.
Agree^^^^

Pac 1518 or PSI 1511ML
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