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Old May 22, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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I'm getting the 224/228 .581/.588 (110+2) cam and the vendor said that the 918's would be plenty sufficient with stock retainers. I was planning on getting the PRC dual kit. I thought someone on here mentioned that the duals should be used with the XE-R lobe cam (Patrick G). Anyone run a cam like this with the 918's and no problems?
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Old May 22, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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The 918's will work just fine, however I just like the added security of the dual spring.
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Old May 22, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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I have the PRC's and no problem here.
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Old May 22, 2007 | 11:57 PM
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With all the problems with 918s lately, I wouldnt push them. Duals for me.
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Old May 23, 2007 | 01:14 AM
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what has been goin on with the 918s thats what im runnin wtih my cam and havent had any problems yet.
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Old May 23, 2007 | 05:15 AM
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Any more specifics on the can (lobe #'s or something)?

You could use either spring, I like the beehive design myself but the 918's did have some recent issues although Comp doesn't seem to acknowledge it anymore. The PSI 1511 is also an excellent beehive spring and is nitrided for long life.
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Old May 23, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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918's would be sufficent but the duals would be better and give you a tad more sercuity/piece of mind
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Old May 23, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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Duals add safety for not too much more cash. And youre not in any danger of "over springing" like some people state.
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Old May 23, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Boosted 99 TA
what has been goin on with the 918s thats what im runnin wtih my cam and havent had any problems yet.
http://ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159887

Pics are down but basically completely trashed his motor over a broken 918.
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Old May 23, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Thanks alot for the input guys, I think I'll probably go with the dual springs then.
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prc and then just dont worry about them
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