T rex wow
Originally Posted by Adrenaline_Z
In all fairness, he might not have the proper spring, but going by his limited
information, could it be possible, he's using a later model LS6 spring, or after
market LS6 spring?
Just some quick searching finds a few springs that put him over the recommended
max lift, but not necessarily at coil bind.
Just a thought?
information, could it be possible, he's using a later model LS6 spring, or after
market LS6 spring?
Just some quick searching finds a few springs that put him over the recommended
max lift, but not necessarily at coil bind.
Just a thought?
the next step up really after just a factory spring is like a basic Comp 918 or something of that nature.. and THAT spring is still not recommended for the t-rex or any other highlift cam.
you need at LEAST a dual to have some kind of strength to keep the valves from floating.
I still hope this thread is a joke, because this man wont have or now DOES NOT have a running motor anymore
Originally Posted by NataSS Inc
I dont care what anyone says. Blowing **** up is cool.
.dameter - where not trying to be hard on you, for most of us this is common knowledge. for you it may not be. however, its imperative that you know what your doing when buying and installing internal components. if you are unsure then thats what this forum is for; asking questions. you might get the "search muthafucka" routine but somebody will answer your question. getting ragged on for not searching is a better alternative to going at it blinding and ******* **** up.
also, for future reference Texas speed sales 3.898 pistons or you can hone the block and run a 3.905 piston. diamond, lunati, JE, and Mahle all make them. get the pistons with at least 2cc valve reliefs so you dont have to worry about ptv issues for any reason. for head work i'd opt for AFR's myself, if the budget doesnt allow it TEA 1.5's or PRC 2.5's are a great head for the money.
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Valve float is not his main concern if its true. I dont believe he has installed the cam at all to be honest because if the springs are good for .550 lift then they will bind at just turning the motor over. That is gonna break the spring, pushrod, or rocker arm. Only running the rpms up to the point that the spring can not put enough pressure on the valve to keep it against the rocker arm from trying to jump off the rocker arm under momentum will cause valve float. Again, he probably bought the cam and has not installed it yet and was just wanting to chime in and get a shout out. 
Originally Posted by Rick@Synergy
I also like the part about how well it pulls with it "untuned". But still not as good as the LS6 springs part.
Rick
Rick
i did like the part where he said he'd get like high 420's conservitively tho, hope hes got a strong motor
Originally Posted by SMOKIN01TA
Rick, belive it or not, i did pull very well untuned, i put well over 410 untuned to the wheels and low 430 tuned with stock intake and all, i just dont idle worth a crap or stay running untuned
Rick
Originally Posted by Rick@Synergy
I was more concerned about the tuning rather than the numbers. I dont realy buy the whole number game, its more the saftey of the car that I worry about.
Rick
Rick
Originally Posted by SMOKIN01TA
understood, thats why i run safe a/f ratio and timing, i could probably pick up a lil more pushing the limits a tad
Rick
Originally Posted by Rick@Synergy
Where are you taking the A/F from?
Rick
Rick
Originally Posted by stang killer
kinda harsh, I wouldnt go as far as calling it dumb, but he was un/misinformed about it. Dosent even have 10 post yet, so im sure he mostlikley didnt use the search button.
Right. So how exactly did he manage to order this from Thunder without seeing the 49 warnings about how he MUST use dual springs?
If it happened like you said, I would Definately not consider someone who just took one of the biggest cams on the market and tossed it in his motor without doing any research "smart."
Originally Posted by BigBronco
the next step up really after just a factory spring is like a basic Comp 918 or something of that nature.. and THAT spring is still not recommended for the t-rex or any other highlift cam.
you need at LEAST a dual to have some kind of strength to keep the valves from floating.
I still hope this thread is a joke, because this man wont have or now DOES NOT have a running motor anymore
you need at LEAST a dual to have some kind of strength to keep the valves from floating.
I still hope this thread is a joke, because this man wont have or now DOES NOT have a running motor anymore
dameter21, hello?
Last edited by Cal; Jun 30, 2005 at 06:14 PM.