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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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I'm going to put in an F13, and wanted to know if the Comp 918's are good enough, or if I need dual springs? Which will last longer? The lift on the F13 is .595/.585, duration is 230/232. Since the F13 power band tops out at 6800, will I need to upgrade the lifters?
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 04:18 PM
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I run the Comp 918's. They'll probably last 25-30k. Duals are better if you want to spend the money and may last longer. Lifters are fine stock.
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prc dual's
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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Allan recommended dual springs for me, so I'm going with the PRC duals.
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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Im running the PRC duals
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 1fastWS6
I run the Comp 918's. They'll probably last 25-30k. Duals are better if you want to spend the money and may last longer. Lifters are fine stock.
How do you like the Spec 3? I'm ready to replace my stock clutch

at 85K I have to baby it some now
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by FUN LS1
I'm going to put in an F13, and wanted to know if the Comp 918's are good enough, or if I need dual springs? Which will last longer? The lift on the F13 is .595/.585, duration is 230/232. Since the F13 power band tops out at 6800, will I need to upgrade the lifters?
Lots of members here running that cam or close to it with 918s....

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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Ru2n00n3er
Allan recommended dual springs for me, so I'm going with the PRC duals.
I figured he knows his ****
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Allen does know his **** no dought, but 918's will work no problem.
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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PRC duals here too.
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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I like the Manleys. I think they are a better quality then the PRCs IMO. You need to run duals dont chance the 918s. Goodluck.
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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I plan on running the PRC duals as I am more than likely getting this cam along with stage 2.5 5.3 heads.
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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I'm going to run COMP 921 Duals with my F14.

Just a little more money than the PRCs.
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 04:42 PM
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The 918's are working for some with no problems but we recommend that you use a dual spring with the F13, the PRC dual kit is actually cheaper than the 918's and retainers.
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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Thanks to all. I think I 've decided on duals, hoping I'll get longer wear.
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BAD *** TA WS6
I'm going to run COMP 921 Duals with my F14.

Just a little more money than the PRCs.
damn money bags!!!!!!j/k
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Id personally run duals over 918, unless you really have a reason for running singles (want a lighter valvetrain) and know the risks.

I would say just get whatever gold kit you can get cheapest. Patriot, PRC, TEA...
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by PunkNPonys
I like the Manleys. I think they are a better quality then the PRCs IMO. You need to run duals dont chance the 918s. Goodluck.

The manley springs are not polished.How can this be better quality?All of them are made of good material.The PRC springs are top quality for the price.
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