Lightweight valves? Brands and costs?
Lightweight valves? Brands and costs? Hey all,
Im looking into trying to lighten up the valvetrain a bit in order to run some higher revs (->7200 or more). Im looking for information on lightweight 2.08" intake valves that will help my valvetrain spin and stay on lobe.
Anyone have good luck with particular valves?
thanks,
\chrisn
Im looking into trying to lighten up the valvetrain a bit in order to run some higher revs (->7200 or more). Im looking for information on lightweight 2.08" intake valves that will help my valvetrain spin and stay on lobe.
Anyone have good luck with particular valves?
thanks,
\chrisn
Re: Lightweight valves? Brands and costs? Titanium Ferreas are around $100 a piece <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> but talk about a LIGHT *** valve!
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Re: Lightweight valves? Brands and costs? Less valvetrain weight is always good - but for the rpms you are talking about I wouldn't worry about it.
A set of shaft mount rockers and some double springs will do 100000x more for valvetrain stability than lighter valves in this instance.
Chris
A set of shaft mount rockers and some double springs will do 100000x more for valvetrain stability than lighter valves in this instance.
Chris
Re: Lightweight valves? Brands and costs? Well, assume I already have those two items.
Im using the Crane 99893 springs, and will be trying Jesels adjustable setup, since the T&Ds I tried were not my favorite (understatement). I assume that comp cams chromemoly pushrods are as good as it gets (realistically) and that the Rev Kits for the LS1 dont seem to have been accepted popularly.
\chrisn
Im using the Crane 99893 springs, and will be trying Jesels adjustable setup, since the T&Ds I tried were not my favorite (understatement). I assume that comp cams chromemoly pushrods are as good as it gets (realistically) and that the Rev Kits for the LS1 dont seem to have been accepted popularly.
\chrisn
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Re: Lightweight valves? Brands and costs? Visceral, use a solid roller and proper springs and then valvetrain weight is basically a non issue.If your set on hydraulic roller than call ARE and ask for long term sucess report on their rev Kit. That would be nice if its still feasible, rev kits put the control where it belongs.
Re: Lightweight valves? Brands and costs? Or you could do all of the above... T&D Shaft rockers, Ferrea 5/16 Titanium Valves, Manley pro stock retainers, and Manley Super 7 Titanium locks, 1.55" Isky 9375+ double springs...
Keep in mind I didn't say I needed all of this, I just really wanted it! <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
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<small>[ April 30, 2002, 10:16 PM: Message edited by: XtraCajunSS ]</small>
Keep in mind I didn't say I needed all of this, I just really wanted it! <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
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<small>[ April 30, 2002, 10:16 PM: Message edited by: XtraCajunSS ]</small>
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Re: Lightweight valves? Brands and costs? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by XtraCajunSS:
<strong>Or you could do all of the above... T&D Shaft rockers, Ferrea 5/16 Titanium Valves, Manley pro stock retainers, and Manley Super 7 Titanium locks, 1.55" Isky 9375+ double springs...
Keep in mind I didn't say I needed all of this, I just really wanted it! <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
Shane</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I had a feeling you were going to respond to this. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
<strong>Or you could do all of the above... T&D Shaft rockers, Ferrea 5/16 Titanium Valves, Manley pro stock retainers, and Manley Super 7 Titanium locks, 1.55" Isky 9375+ double springs...
Keep in mind I didn't say I needed all of this, I just really wanted it! <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
Shane</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I had a feeling you were going to respond to this. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
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Re: Lightweight valves? Brands and costs? Weight on the cam side of the rocker isn't as critical as weight on the valve side, I wouldn't stress too much over adding weight to that side or trying to find really light pushrods....with a solid lifter cam. Not sure how or if that applies to a hydralic setup.
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Verdad Gallardo Re: Lightweight valves? Brands and costs? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Jason99T/A:
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