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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 02:49 PM
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would the mti x1 cam; lift (.591/.571) be alright with comp 918 valve springs good up to .600 lift ;but i dont wanna have to change my springs after a year. So would this cam wear these springs out too fast, or should they be alright???? thanx for all yalls help..
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 2dopeWS6
would the mti x1 cam; lift (.591/.571) be alright with comp 918 valve springs good up to .600 lift ;but i dont wanna have to change my springs after a year. So would this cam wear these springs out too fast, or should they be alright???? thanx for all yalls help..
I would recommend go with better springs if you want them to last
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 03:08 PM
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im runnin the x1 on manleys right now...so far so good
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 05:04 PM
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With all of the really good dual springs available I would not install a single sping like the 918, especially with a good sized cam.
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