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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 09:51 AM
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i just ordered MTI C1 and now which valve springs should i go with?
is it a must to have tit. retainers??
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 09:55 AM
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Comp 918's are popular. I'm also running Comp ti retainers.
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 09:58 AM
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Go with the crane dual spring.
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 10:11 AM
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im running a cam with C2 specs and will be running crane duals (as soon as they show up at my door)
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 10:16 AM
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has anyone ever used scoggin dickeysvalve spring kit ? if so what do yall think about it? would that be good for my set up??

http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...art&catid=2270
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 10:30 AM
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is anyone running the manley springs if so which ones?
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 10:35 AM
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I used Comp 918's when I had that cam.
Tit Rets. would be nice, but not necessary.
Do get hardened pushrods though.
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Red01Chevy
has anyone ever used scoggin dickeysvalve spring kit ? if so what do yall think about it? would that be good for my set up??

http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...art&catid=2270
im running those springs with my 230. i believe the springs are manleys just packaged in a SDPC box, the tit. retainers are manleys. the kit is a great price and i havent had any problems.
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 08:05 PM
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is it a must to have hardened pushrods?
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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It's not a must, but it's strongly recommended. When you compare the two next to each other you'll see why.
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 11:02 PM
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are the crane duals the drop in springs? Are there any other dual springs that are stronger that are drop in?
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 11:47 PM
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Comp now has drop in dual springs.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 12:42 AM
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I am going with 918 springs and Thunder Racing hardened pushrods for my cam swap.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 12:56 AM
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Comp 921's. Drop in's. Might look into these once my 918 have enough miles, or shall I say qtr mi passes on them...
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 02:28 AM
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I'm using 918's and the "772" Ti retainers with a C1. 10K on the springs and so far, so good. I also am using the hardened pushrods.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 07:53 AM
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The Crane duals are a drop in spring, no machining.

I'd say no matter what, go with a dual spring and stay away from the singles. There's another post befoer this one where a guy used those Comp 918's and the spring broke, wreaking havoc in the engine. With a dual spring you're almost always gonna have one spring to keep the valve up and save the motor from serious damage if you have a spring break. Plus, the duals have better harmonics for sustained RPM's and longevity.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 08:13 AM
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what are the prices and part numbers on the comp and crane dual springs?? can i use my stock retainers and locks?
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 09:06 AM
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There will be a couple of new valve springs introduced for the LS1/LS6 applications at the PRI show in December. A drop-in 1.260" made from ultra clean chrome silicon. Also a 1.480" spring for the high lift stuff. These engines will also benefit from the restrictor pushrod which helps in maintaining proper valve pressure in the lifter and promotes higher rpm.

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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 09:22 AM
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for a MTI C1 cam which pushrods should i get what length??
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 10:33 AM
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Match the stock length.
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