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Nov 29, 2006 | 10:33 AM

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I need to be Sprung

I have a TR230 cam under the tree, some tr7.4 pushrods, LS2 chain, scroggins ported LS6 oil pump. Question?- What springs should i run?
I was about to order the 918's, but i have read so many threads in the internal engine forum i decided to post up and get some opinions. I don't want to spend $400 for springs and would like to use the stock retainers.
Any help would be great!!!!!

Nov 29, 2006 | 10:35 AM

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The 918's would be fine. Also I would go with tit retainers, tsp has the best price on thoes.

Nov 29, 2006 | 10:36 AM

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Go with a sponsor's dual coil springs. You'll be happy with them. In fact, I have a set for sale in teh for-sale forum.

And lastly, EXCELLENT cam choice. I'm sure you'll love it.

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Nov 29, 2006 | 10:36 AM

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the Patriot Gold package is hard to beat

Nov 29, 2006 | 10:37 AM

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He said he doesn't need to use "tit" retainers. Like the girl by his name.

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Nov 29, 2006 | 10:41 AM

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If he uses dual springs, then I would run a double row chain for sanity reasons.

Nov 29, 2006 | 10:44 AM

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tit retainers would be nice, but like all **** they are expensive when you have to buy them. thankfully i don't have to buy my wife any unless she is doing a cam swap in the future

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Nov 29, 2006 | 10:49 AM

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is there a spring out there over .600 that i could use the stock reatiners with? The max lift on the TR230 is .575, the 918's are .600 max. Would they be ok or would that be a little risky choice of springs. Any TR230 guys running 918's?

Nov 29, 2006 | 10:59 AM

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I have a brand new set of 918 springs here and also a set of titanium retainers with only 2000 miles on them that I might be selling.

I would probably want $300 for everything.

Nov 29, 2006 | 11:02 AM

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i looked at the patriot spring kit with the tit retainers, machined bases, locs, seal etc.
will that work with my stock heads and stock rocker arms? @ 255.00 seems like a good deal