918's or not?
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I just swapped cams tonight and really wasnt thinking about it but, should i swap springs? I have BeeHives with Titanium Retainers here are my old and new cam specs..
236 /230 .599 /.599 111 lsa Old cam
244/252 .612/.632 113 lsa +3* adv. ground in
I think im close, with already having the retainers, whats the best replacement? Thanks for any info this. I think i know the answer already, just want to here it from some other folks..Jim
236 /230 .599 /.599 111 lsa Old cam
244/252 .612/.632 113 lsa +3* adv. ground in
I think im close, with already having the retainers, whats the best replacement? Thanks for any info this. I think i know the answer already, just want to here it from some other folks..Jim
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With the lift of that cam you're kinda pushing the limits of those already used 918's. With the threads about the 918's failing, usually when used with a cam that has a lift close to 0.600" or when used for a high amount of miles, I wouldn't second guess swapping them out for some dual springs. I know it's probably not what you want to hear, but better be safe than have a piston smack a valve.
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Yeah, changing them isnt a setback, i know the specs say .600 and im sure there is some play in there for safety, the old springs dont have many miles on them at all, but i am going to go ahead and swap them out and play it safe. Just needed some opinions on it since we were on the bubble. Thanks Jim