changing springs
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well i did some searching and read that if i have a cam with XE-R lobes, then i should change my springs every 15k or so? is this accurate. my cam is a 224/230 112LSA with .567/572 lift. i have comp 918s on it and i put them in in july. i dont want my motor to pop on me, but dont want to get springs too early either
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Originally Posted by Cal
You can make your own spring tester with a drill press, digital bathroom scales, and a cheap Harbor Frieght dial indicator.
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Originally Posted by KALEL
you got a write up on that??
I just put an old intake valve in the drill press chuck, and a digital bathroom scale on the drill press table. I put the spring on the scales with a metal plate under it to spread out the load a bit. Then push on the spring with the old valve until it's squished down to the seat height, then read the scales. Then do the same for the open height. This is probably a lot more accurate than some spring testers I've seen.