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Old 07-26-2002, 05:10 PM
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Default What is the correct way to install valvesprings?

I'm going to be upgrading to a TR 220 and want to make sure I put the 918s on correctly. Thanks
Old 07-26-2002, 05:39 PM
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they really only go on one way. the larger part should be on the bottom i believe.
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Ditto. There's really no wrong way. To be safe, it's a good idea to get a valvespring height micrometer and make sure the installed height is correct. If you're just replacing your stock springs, you should be fine since the 918's use the same installed height as the stockers.
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Default Re: What is the correct way to install valvesprings?

The root of all evil.. some pics for you
during your valve spring change..
http://www.ls1info.com/article.php?sid=157
(note link to vavletrain near bottom of above )

Pretty good article on spring swapp here..
http://www.ls1info.com/cam_install/default2.html
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Thanks for the info. Where can I get a micrometer? What is the correct install height?
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by TA_2001:
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http://www.ls1info.com/cam_install/default2.html</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent write up <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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