918 valvesprings prone to breaking??
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Originally Posted by Matt @ SDPC
We've got a new beehive spring to offer as well! There's a link in my sig to the thread with all the info/specs!!
limited time offer? i think they will go kwik
We MIGHT be able to get more, but no guarantee that they'll be at this great pricing on the next go round!!
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Originally Posted by Yeahdoug
We were a sponsor, but no one took the time to actually be on here and provide support. Now that I have the time, we are waiting for Tony to get back to us so we can be sponsors again.
Oh, and 918's are okay springs, but I would not take them over 6500 and there are a lot of springs that can do more than them.
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Originally Posted by Matt @ SDPC
We've got a new beehive spring to offer as well! There's a link in my sig to the thread with all the info/specs!!
Just wondering because they match the PAC-1218/ CC 918 advertised specs.
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
PAC, email Tony@ls1tech.com and copy me (John@ls1tech.com) and we will get that going again. We had spam filter issues with our emails for a couple of weeks so a number of folks did not hear from us.
Oh, and 918's are okay springs, but I would not take them over 6500 and there are a lot of springs that can do more than them.
Oh, and 918's are okay springs, but I would not take them over 6500 and there are a lot of springs that can do more than them.
Originally Posted by Yeahdoug
Did we make those for you or are they Associated Spring/Comp Cams springs.
Just wondering because they match the PAC-1218/ CC 918 advertised specs.
Just wondering because they match the PAC-1218/ CC 918 advertised specs.
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I'll send people your way who are looking for PAC-1218/918 replacements. 
Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
Oh, and 918's are okay springs, but I would not take them over 6500 and there are a lot of springs that can do more than them.
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Originally Posted by gillbot
I've been torchering my 918's to 7k for about 4 years. I dropped the limiter down to 6900 as of late. Been hitting it a bit too much for my comfort.
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Exactly what do you mean by, "Comp has always stood behind their product"?
1. Any product recalls after known defective batches (NONE)
2. Any reimbursements for destroyed engines (None, that I know about)
3. Any replacements for broken springs (Yes, but big deal)
Basically, these springs have been problematic since the day they first came to market, approximately 5 years ago.
1. Any product recalls after known defective batches (NONE)
2. Any reimbursements for destroyed engines (None, that I know about)
3. Any replacements for broken springs (Yes, but big deal)
Basically, these springs have been problematic since the day they first came to market, approximately 5 years ago.
1.) Yes, Comp has been proactively calling customers to try and avoid potential failures, some of which are members of this board...some of which were my customers.
2.) Yes, Comp has been paying out for damages incurred due to the spring failures.
3.) Replacement parts in an instance like this is more than you'd get out of alot of manufacturers/retailers on a race oriented part!
Realistically, they had issues on a few batches in '02, fixed the design and put the blue stripe on them. They were great for years. And now there are known issues on a few batches produced sometime last year.
2.) Yes, Comp has been paying out for damages incurred due to the spring failures.
3.) Replacement parts in an instance like this is more than you'd get out of alot of manufacturers/retailers on a race oriented part!
Realistically, they had issues on a few batches in '02, fixed the design and put the blue stripe on them. They were great for years. And now there are known issues on a few batches produced sometime last year.
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Ask Texas Speed what batch number you are getting....as long as the springs are fairly new and haven't been on a shelf for close to a year (you don't get old springs from TSP, they move more volume than that!), you're good to go! With the batch number, you can always call Red@CompCams and ask him to check that batch and see if they're among the problem batches.
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Originally Posted by Yeahdoug
Yep your 918s were made by us... They'll take 7k no problem.
And can old springs be nitrided?
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Originally Posted by Steve40th
I have the 918's from late 2004 , are they good with the heavier LT1 valves to 6500 rpm?
And can old springs be nitrided?
And can old springs be nitrided?
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Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z
Just check recommended install height. LS1 is 1.8, LT1= ?? but if less than 1.8 then need shimming.
I am curious if the spring is capable of holding the heavier LT1 valve as these springs were designed for the LS1 valves which are lighter. I am sure they can, as many use them in LT1's. But when you have PAC on here, might as well ask.
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Originally Posted by Steve40th
I have the 918's from late 2004 , are they good with the heavier LT1 valves to 6500 rpm?
And can old springs be nitrided?
And can old springs be nitrided?