why are my lifters collapsing?
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why are my lifters collapsing?
everytime i nail the car to the 6400 redline and let off the car starts making claking noises ( real loud valvetrain noise) but it just goes after a minute or so.
i'm assuming my lifters are collapsing and slowly filling up after WOT. why is this happening?? what can i do to aleviate this situation??
my current setup is 220/226 and .564 /.569 114 lsa, crane 1.8 rockers, 918 springs.
i'm assuming my lifters are collapsing and slowly filling up after WOT. why is this happening?? what can i do to aleviate this situation??
my current setup is 220/226 and .564 /.569 114 lsa, crane 1.8 rockers, 918 springs.
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Re: why are my lifters collapsing?
I'd have to say the same... stock lifters, higher RPM and fast ramps coupled with the fact that your lift is .597/.602 now... a bit much for stockers I think...
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Re: why are my lifters collapsing?
Question: WIll lifter collapse also occur as a result of using bigger valve springs?
I'm going to swap out to some Lunati REVs doubles that have a lot more pressure than stock. Most people I assume continue to run their stock (old)lifters when doing a H/C change. Why?
I'm going to swap out to some Lunati REVs doubles that have a lot more pressure than stock. Most people I assume continue to run their stock (old)lifters when doing a H/C change. Why?
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Re: why are my lifters collapsing?
Bigger springs will probably increase the problem. 1.8's on an xe-r grind will make for some seriously fast accelerating valvetrain and bigger springs will just increase the pressure on them. I would also check lifter preload to make sure its not too little or too much. That can create the same problem since it can beat the lifter down. Make sure you ck the lifter preload also.