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Jul 17, 2004 | 04:00 PM

The Juggernaut

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Rev 1116 spring failure

Well, I finally broke one after 200+ passes.

What's the best dual spring available?I really haven't been paying attention
to the spring threads.

Crane?
Comp?

Jul 17, 2004 | 08:05 PM

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PP golds; direct drop in dual spring good for .650. 295$ as a complete kit from TSP

Jul 17, 2004 | 08:13 PM

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I am going to try a set of the Patriot golds myself.

Jul 17, 2004 | 08:31 PM

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i have the comps and wouldnt buy them again due to valve float issues

Jul 17, 2004 | 08:31 PM

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sweet, thanks

Jul 17, 2004 | 08:49 PM

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I run comp 921s... still pullin at 7000 after 16K miles!

Jul 17, 2004 | 09:39 PM

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I'm suprised they lasted that long. Another guy I know broke one in the first 100 miles with the same cam.

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Jul 18, 2004 | 08:56 PM

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mine could be the lifters but on the dyno i am peaking at 5,700rpm with a x1

This sounds like an install height issue. What heads are you running?

Jul 19, 2004 | 01:00 AM

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I have REV doubles with a medium lift street cam ...no problems after 12K miles.....

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