TransAmaniac

I wrote them asking about the problems cause mine broke.
He wrote back
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ron,
Hi! We have not had any problems with the 26918 springs. We have
no build dates because we haven't had any problems with them. If you
would like to send them back we would be more than happy to take a look
at them. If you have any further questions you can call 1-800-365-9145
ext.577. Thanks!
Thank You,
Red-Warrranty
Manager</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">So I just replied

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Are you kidding me!!!
Since the 941's started breaking almost 2 years ago everyone started putting 918 and there has only been 2 or 3 breaks in almost 2 years none of which was suspected to be poor quality.
Now THIS MONTH ALONE there have been FIVE breaks and on ALL those, they had LESS than 200 miles on them.
This is with cams ranging from very very small cams to my 226/226/591/591 112. Yes, it was installed by a pro.
The problem is all over the message boards and there are ALOT of guys very worried. The word is to not use the 918's and go with isky's or doubles.
Don't you find it strange all these breaks near the same time, less than 200 miles, and all were ordered within a two week period?
Those springs are supposed to be good to 7500rpm and 625 lift.
Sorry, but I'm not believing that there is no problem and neither is about 10,000 other people in the F-Body community.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">

<small>[ August 27, 2002, 01:46 PM: Message edited by: TransAmaniac ]</small>

98TAauto

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Ron can i have that email addie. I sent them a nice long one with pics but of coarse i didnt get a reply. But it seems they have no record still of any 918 breaks <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />

thats the biggest crock of s$it

98blackSS

I definitely wouldn't buy **** from them until they step up and admit theres a problem here. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" />

justin sutton

I talked to comp about the 918s and a tech told me to stay away from them he told me to go with the 26-915-16 so take it for what its worth a comp tech saying dont use em. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />

Justin

98TAauto

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now there site is down for web updates <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />

im just wondering why they couldnt answer my detailed email <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />

TransAmaniac

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by justin sutton:
<strong>I talked to comp about the 918s and a tech told me to stay away from them he told me to go with the 26-915-16 so take it for what its worth a comp tech saying dont use em. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />

Justin</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">the 915's are weaker.
Getting the addy now

TransAmaniac

here is the addy
chowell@compcams.com

Fireball

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time to get some answers!!!

sent an email myself <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
Hello,

I've personally come across 3 918 failures in the past few weeks. All
springs were professionally setup with a 1.800 install height and were
installed with the Comp (772 I believe) retainers. Furthermore, all
springs were initially verified via pressure testing prior to
installation.

Each spring broke prior to reaching 250 miles of driving which seems to me
is a defect within the spring. Is there any way of determining if the
spring is "good" if it reaches a certain mileage? I personally have them
in my car and have put 525 miles on them and have 9 1/4 mile passes
reaching 7000 rpm on several occasions. Also have 7 dyno pulls reaching
7000 rpm. Am I in the clear or should I be considering removing these in
favor of a suitable replacement.

I've heard 915s are ok but I seriously doubt they'll control valve-float
on the more aggressive LS1 camshafts.

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks
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TransAmaniac

Thanks Brian.
If everyone who is actually worried would do the same we might get some results

MelloYellow

The only good news with this issue is that the bad CC918 springs seem to break QUICKLY after install. So if you make it past 1000 miles you are more than likely ok.

CC941's would be ok after install, then go out 3k-12k miles later.

98TAauto

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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">Dear Comp,

I am writing because I recently had a 918 spring break on my 98 Trans Am LS1. I also hear that ya'll are not aware of any breaking? I frequent LS1TECH all day and there are reported breakages coming up. Mostly all have been recent. Within the last 2-4weeks. I dont know if there was a bad batch? Bad materials? Or something else, but I believe something needs to be looked into ASAP! These breaks could/can lead to very serious damage. Mine broke with around 200miles on the spring. The break in the spring looks as if the material wasnt made properly. It wasnt a cleab break. Yes, it was installed and tq'ed to all the specs. Also, the spring broke under normal driving. I wouldnt want to see how much internal damage I would have if it was I was at WOT!!!! But there are breaks coming up left and right here recently so there is a problem and its not the installers or car owners fought for these breaks. Mine has been sent in, cause I was told you wanted it for testing. I also emailed ya'll at the address on the your site, but I NEVER GOT A REPLY. Below are the same pictures of the break I sent in before! My cam is a 224/224 .563 114 comp cam. There is NO reason a 918 should break with this cam! Please let me know what is going on here. I have replaced my broken 918, but what about the other 15?? Please let me know something asap.

http://members.***.net/club-e-33/918.JPG
http://members.***.net/club-e-33/918A.JPG
http://members.***.net/club-e-33/918B.JPG
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">just hit sent <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

DaleMX

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I want to upgrade my cam and springs this fall and was planning on using 918's. Now I wonder if thats a good idea. I have emailed my concern about this to chowell@compcams.com also. Hope this helps to get an answer.

TanRchy

Let us know what happens with this!

TransAmaniac

ttt

Jax White TA

Just sent them an email myself. I have the 918's since November of last year without a problem but I'd like to know now if there is a problem with them. I have about 10K miles on mine with a C1 cam.

HITMANSS

Just got an email response from Comp Cams re the "918" springs. See my post on Mikey's thread.

WestRacingT/A

I have lost a motor and a set of ARE stage II heads on my 2000 T/A because of the pure crap that comp cams calls a "Suitable LS1 Valve Spring replacement good up to .625 lift" I will NO longer purchase comp cams products. Im currently building my new engine with stock heads (thats all i can afford, im only 17 years old and pay for the car too) My stock heads are down at MTI right now getting re-valved and done up with ISKY dual coil springs, locks and retainers for somewhere in the niehgborhood of $500.

Just my 2cents,
Alden

GrannySShifting

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Comp sent out an email to a few customers saying that they should send their 918s back and they will send them back replacement springs...

American Muscle

This is why I went with Isky 295-D valvesprings.

Fireball

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thats all fine and dandy..but how do we hold up 16 valves without springs while we are waiting <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

<small>[ August 28, 2002, 02:51 PM: Message edited by: Fireball ]</small>