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Old Jan 30, 2019 | 10:13 AM
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I’m looking to pic up a set of slightly used crower dual springs with titanium retainers and 5/16 groove locks. (Can I use stock or buy 7 degree 8mm ones?) These will be going into a set of stock 243 heads and running a fti streetsweeper tq cam .600 max lift. Will I run into any issues and will the 1.800 install height be ok? Once I get them I’ll take them to the machine shop for a valve job and let them install so they hit the exact height.
1.290 OD. .675 ID
165 @ 1.750
300 @ 1.375
1.800 install heigth
1.040 coil bind

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Old Jan 30, 2019 | 06:13 PM
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I think you will be fine using those used springs
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Old Jan 30, 2019 | 06:59 PM
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I was getting them for $80 with the titanium retainers but after I added in locators and new locks I was near the price for new dual springs so I decided to back off those and just order new. Prob go with either btr or tick.
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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 12:51 AM
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Good call going with new..... valve springs is the one thing I will not purchase used...
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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 06:59 AM
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I agree, new is better and purchasing a quality set that matches the camshafts specs is best
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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 07:23 AM
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With the .600 lift comp grind will I be ok with pac 1219 that’s .625 lift or should I step up and get some .660 dual springs?
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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 07:34 AM
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Look @ lift specs as well as lbs. open / closed specs for the camshaft. If you choose too heavy of a spring set it could cause more wear and cost horse power
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