Well looking over the LSXtv i noticed CRANE CAMS is going to offer Mikroniting on almost all their products(Makes sense since they were acquired by them... ). So this begs the question, with all this talk about 25% more life out of anything Mikronited, would this beneficial to the valve train? Wouldn't Mikroniting a spring change it's characteristic's?



EDIT: Replaced COMP CAMS with CRANE CAMS cause i'm a dumba$$... =P

 

crane cams was bought by mikronite, not comp cams.

http://www.vincihighperformance.com/...IN%20PAGE.HTML

again, it's about removing ridges and smoothing out the material. in doing this, it helps to strengthen the material as well.

 

My mistake, i should have looked at the video again cause it clearly shows "CRANE CAMS". I know it must be to early to tell, but if it extends the life of the valve springs (Esp for us nuts with LSK lobes) it seems worth the extra cash. Someone needs to develop some sort of clear valve covers so i can see my bling rocker arms and springs after they've been Mikronited.

 

Are you sure they offer this on valve springs?

 

http://www.vincihighperformance.com/...0PRODUCTS.HTML

yep

 

i dont know how this would not change spring pressures over the nose, but i think this would be a hell of an idea for cranks.

 

I have a set of Micronited dif gears and that process is well worth the spending.

 

I am not familiar with the process, but the residual compressive stress on the surface is the key for the valve springs. This is why PSI nitrides their springs, it too provides the residual compressive surface stresses. What is key is when you install them not to use a tool that physically grabs the springs, you need a tool that pushes on the retainer. Any scratches will negate the surface treatment.