New cam/springs are going in...
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New cam/springs are going in... I started working on everything tonight, but haven't gotten in any particular hurry since my gaskets haven't arrived yet. They are supposed to be delivered Tuesday, so I'll probably have everything ready to finish then so I can just button it back up and do some testing...
Notes so far...
*The Comp 918 springs are pretty neat. Good seat pressure, not outrageous open pressure, and they're lightweight.
*The Comp Ti retainers for these things only weigh 7 grams! I weighed a Ti retainer for a larger 1.44" valvespring, and it was more than twice as heavy.
*With the valvetrain components being a good bit lighter, the 918 springs should work well. I'm setting up the install height @ 1.770-1.780"
*The passenger side springs are a breeze to do without the heater core/AC box being there <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">
*I'm not trying to be "top secret man" or anything, but I don't care to discuss cam specs until I get some shakedown testing done on the new setup (damn, I sound like Pro Stock John now <img src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" border="0"> ).
*Overall, the more crap I remove from the car, the easier it is to work on! I almost feel guilty for everything being so open and accessible now!
Notes so far...
*The Comp 918 springs are pretty neat. Good seat pressure, not outrageous open pressure, and they're lightweight.
*The Comp Ti retainers for these things only weigh 7 grams! I weighed a Ti retainer for a larger 1.44" valvespring, and it was more than twice as heavy.
*With the valvetrain components being a good bit lighter, the 918 springs should work well. I'm setting up the install height @ 1.770-1.780"
*The passenger side springs are a breeze to do without the heater core/AC box being there <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">
*I'm not trying to be "top secret man" or anything, but I don't care to discuss cam specs until I get some shakedown testing done on the new setup (damn, I sound like Pro Stock John now <img src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" border="0"> ).
*Overall, the more crap I remove from the car, the easier it is to work on! I almost feel guilty for everything being so open and accessible now!
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Re: New cam/springs are going in... According to Comp, they're good for .625 lift and 7500rpm with a 1.800 installed height. They do use the stock retainer, or the Comp 772 Ti retainer.
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Re: New cam/springs are going in... george,
i think you will really like that cam you have there.
it was a good choice
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i think you will really like that cam you have there.
it was a good choice
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Re: New cam/springs are going in... Just wanted to share...had my cam and springs installed professionally, so this was not a concern. Second pass down the track, bang! Blew a valve spring. This is not unheard of with Comp stuff. I won't but their stuff again.
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Re: New cam/springs are going in... [quote]Originally posted by ForbesSS:
<strong>Just wanted to share...had my cam and springs installed professionally, so this was not a concern. Second pass down the track, bang! Blew a valve spring. This is not unheard of with Comp stuff. I won't but their stuff again.</strong><hr></blockquote>
What springs were you using? What cam?
<strong>Just wanted to share...had my cam and springs installed professionally, so this was not a concern. Second pass down the track, bang! Blew a valve spring. This is not unheard of with Comp stuff. I won't but their stuff again.</strong><hr></blockquote>
What springs were you using? What cam?
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Re: New cam/springs are going in... sounds like he was running a 941 h-11 spring.
the 918 is mucho better. its true pacaloy and should be fine. its not the cam/spring manufacturer's fault.
steve frank
the 918 is mucho better. its true pacaloy and should be fine. its not the cam/spring manufacturer's fault.
steve frank
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Re: New cam/springs are going in... I'll see some of the passes on the combo, so if George doesn't post em first <img src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" border="0" alt="[jester]" />
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Re: New cam/springs are going in... George....not happy with 10.8s NA? I know man, never satisfied <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
Wondering if you can email me any info you have regarding pulling the dash and removing the heater box. My A/C and heater are already gone, so would like to pull the box. About how much time with all the right tools?
Thanks! and good luckl with the new setup! <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
Wondering if you can email me any info you have regarding pulling the dash and removing the heater box. My A/C and heater are already gone, so would like to pull the box. About how much time with all the right tools?
Thanks! and good luckl with the new setup! <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
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Re: New cam/springs are going in... [quote]Originally posted by Villain281H:
<strong>I'll see some of the passes on the combo, so if George doesn't post em first <img src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" border="0" alt="[jester]" />
J/K Fish</strong><hr></blockquote>
But you won't Derek... Trust me, I'll get some shakedown testing done long before Gainesville opens back up. I think I'll stroll out to Jax Raceways next Tuesday and do some testing... The cam swap will be done Wednesday.
I thought about taking the car down to Orlando this weekend, but that's not the smart thing to do on your 10th anniversary weekend <img src="images/icons/frown.gif" border="0">
<strong>I'll see some of the passes on the combo, so if George doesn't post em first <img src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" border="0" alt="[jester]" />
J/K Fish</strong><hr></blockquote>
But you won't Derek... Trust me, I'll get some shakedown testing done long before Gainesville opens back up. I think I'll stroll out to Jax Raceways next Tuesday and do some testing... The cam swap will be done Wednesday.
I thought about taking the car down to Orlando this weekend, but that's not the smart thing to do on your 10th anniversary weekend <img src="images/icons/frown.gif" border="0">
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Re: New cam/springs are going in... [quote]Originally posted by Reckless:
<strong>Wondering if you can email me any info you have regarding pulling the dash and removing the heater box. My A/C and heater are already gone, so would like to pull the box. About how much time with all the right tools?
Thanks! and good luckl with the new setup! <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
It's really not that difficult, just time consuming... I'll email you when I get home tonight (after I swap some more valvesprings <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0"> ).
<strong>Wondering if you can email me any info you have regarding pulling the dash and removing the heater box. My A/C and heater are already gone, so would like to pull the box. About how much time with all the right tools?
Thanks! and good luckl with the new setup! <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
It's really not that difficult, just time consuming... I'll email you when I get home tonight (after I swap some more valvesprings <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0"> ).