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Old Jan 9, 2015 | 09:40 PM
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Just thought I'd leave this here...

(YOUR lift) + .050 (clearance from coil bind) = "x" + the spring's coil bind = optimal install height Hope that helps even a little bit. I'm not even TOUCHING what was said before.
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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 10:42 AM
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Just thought I'd leave this here...

(YOUR lift) + .050 (clearance from coil bind) = "x" + the spring's coil bind = optimal install height.
This is actually not true. I run .150 from bind with no issues. Some setups are optimal less than .040 some are optimal at over .150. There is no one rule for every engine on earth.
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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 11:55 AM
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I ran into this problem a bit back. I have not pulled the VC in about 1k miles but I need to.

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This is actually not true. I run .150 from bind with no issues. Some setups are optimal less than .040 some are optimal at over .150. There is no one rule for every engine on earth.
Well it's what I do, and what I've been taught. I also never had a cam with soft lobes either, so that's more reason for myself.
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Originally Posted by TurboBuick6
Patriot and BTR.
Originally Posted by Jason 98 TA
Btr springs are the associated spring patriot sold. He can sell you a new set of springs that will drop right in.
The heat treat equipment and heat treat process that our springs utilize is new within the last 3 years, and isn't anything that Patriot ever sold or used.

You guys look desperate when you try to say our springs are the same, because I think you both know they are not.
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Brian don't get offended I mean they're the same manufacturer and will interchange. Don't get so but hurt, I even recommended he contact you. Lol
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I updated my response Brian to better clarify.
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