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Old 03-17-2007, 02:22 PM
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Default What springs are you using with TRex?

I think I've decided on the Trex, this will be in an Ls1/t56 Rx7 with 3.90's so I dont think I need any extra low end torque due to the lighter weight of the car.

On there site the cam/spring combo comes with dual crane springs with the option to upgrade to Comp Cams 63-26921-KIT Spring kit for $245.

I talked to their tech department and he said the crane springs should last one season and then be checked. The comp cams should last 2 to 3.

What are you guys running and how long have you been running them?
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crane cams #144832-16 or 144833-16 would be my choice.
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crane duals here.not a d/d though.
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I have the 921's on my car.
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Do you have any idea how many miles you've put on them so far?
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Originally Posted by blacksi
I think I've decided on the Trex, this will be in an Ls1/t56 Rx7 with 3.90's so I dont think I need any extra low end torque due to the lighter weight of the car.

On there site the cam/spring combo comes with dual crane springs with the option to upgrade to Comp Cams 63-26921-KIT Spring kit for $245.

I talked to their tech department and he said the crane springs should last one season and then be checked. The comp cams should last 2 to 3.

What are you guys running and how long have you been running them?
I'd run the Crane 832s. The lobes on the TRex aren't super aggressive to require the best springs available. You can replace just the springs (832s) for not much money and continue to reuse your retainers, seats, and locks.

The 921s are a great spring and could possibly be extra insurance, but I don't think they are a necessity with the TRex lobes. To sum up what I was saying, the 832s would work well and would suffice, but if you want to spend a little extra the 921s would be good insurance if nothing else. I wouldn't call it wasting money.

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Comp 921 springs. I have over 20,000 miles on them too.
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Thanks SS, I think that might have sold me on the $245 upgrade. That and the 11.22 in your sig.
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Patriot gold over 15k on them so far.


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I have run the patriot golds, comp 921's and AFR 8019's, golds in my were better then the comp 921's ( 921's wore out pretty fast with g5x3 cam induced valve float around 6400 rpm) , but the AFR 8019's are a badass spring, i ran them with 257-266 cam with .646 lift for 5000 miles, beat the hell out of it everytime i drove it, and when i pulled the springs out of the car, the seat and open pressure were still within a few lbs of each other. i say look into those 8019 springs. same dimensions as the patriot golds, and 921's
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I had the Patriot Gold with my T-Rex i my old 347cid. never mist a beat.




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