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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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the patriot gold duels are rated up to .650 lift pn8401 would thesebe a good choice for a comp cams 224/609 230/604 xfi lobe and manley stainless l92 valves,or would these be too much? i like the price of the kits.what do you guys think???
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They are rated with a little room. Should rock!
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Originally Posted by LS 60 APACHE
hello everyone!
the patriot gold duels are rated up to .650 lift pn8401 would thesebe a good choice for a comp cams 224/609 230/604 xfi lobe and manley stainless l92 valves,or would these be too much? i like the price of the kits.what do you guys think???
thanks for any info
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That sounds like a good combo. You didn't say the LSA but that cam is close to my Comp 220/601 228/605 on a 112LSA. Im using PRC Golds, LS3 intake valves and Manley exhausts on my 6.0L
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thanks for the input!
lsa is 111+1
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Those springs will be fine.
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Rule of thumb about .050 more than peak lift so they are good.
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