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Old 04-04-2006, 07:33 AM
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Default Valve Springs for the TSP Torquer cam...

I bought a camaro with the TSP Torquer Cam in it, and it has PRC Dual Valve Springs.

How often should these be changed?

I believe the specs on the cam are 233/233 589. 598 112lsa
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omg no one knows the answer to this?
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There is no expiration date on springs.
Best is to have them spec checked and go from there.
Or just throw a new set on and sleep tight.
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Id be comfotable w/ about 15k before I swapped in another set of prc duals. Start fresh and check once a year.
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When checking what do you look for?
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thanks guys.
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It depends on how you drive it. Springs might wear out after 5K worth of track driving, or they might survive happily after 30K+ highway driving. Only way to be sure is to pull a couple and have the pressures checked.
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I am running the torquer cam (1st design) and the PRC dual springs and have about 19,000 miles on them it is a dailey driver and no sign of any problems. Getting ready to change the heads and will not using them much longer. But I an using a new set of PRC duals on the new heads too. They have given me good service so I am staying with them.
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I'm running the MS3 and have about 25-30K miles on the springs. I'll pull a spring and check it...someday.

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