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Apr 8, 2008 | 08:02 PM

McCs WS6

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if i bought used springs with 10000 miles on em there shouldnt be any problems .. right??

Apr 8, 2008 | 08:06 PM

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Apr 8, 2008 | 08:07 PM

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I would say NO! Too big of risk to take with an engine. Dual springs new are only $260, and 918s are what...$180, dont do it dude, its not worth turning your engine into a paper weight.

Apr 8, 2008 | 08:13 PM

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if i bought used springs with 10000 miles on em there shouldnt be any problems .. right??

Used valve springs are a lot like used brides. Metal parts, like women, remember every stress that was ever placed upon them. It may not show on the outside, but when either reaches their limit, it's not pretty.

Spring for new ones. (pun intended)

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Apr 8, 2008 | 08:18 PM

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ok.. thanx for the input

Apr 8, 2008 | 08:36 PM

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if i bought used springs with 10000 miles on em there shouldnt be any problems .. right??

That logic makes me want to reuse condoms!!!

You really need to ask yourself. How much is my motor worth? Spend the $$ for new valvesprings.

Apr 8, 2008 | 08:49 PM

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If I was really on a budget i would, ONLY if they were dual springs. That away they wont completely drop a valve...

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Apr 8, 2008 | 09:09 PM

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If I was really on a budget i would, ONLY if they were dual springs. That away they wont completely drop a valve...

Interesting reasoning. You probably wear two used condoms, right?

Apr 8, 2008 | 09:14 PM

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ill just buy new ones.. lookin for input.. quit bustin my *****..lol.. i wear 3 condoms

Apr 8, 2008 | 10:37 PM

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4 is the best

Apr 8, 2008 | 10:49 PM

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Why not buy a set of LS6 yellow springs ?

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Apr 9, 2008 | 06:26 PM

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i just picked up a brand new patriot setup .. thanx for the help!!

Apr 9, 2008 | 06:49 PM

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Good choice. Better safe than............OH **** my F@#$ing motor blew.

Apr 9, 2008 | 07:15 PM

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definetly

Apr 9, 2008 | 08:34 PM

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That logic makes me want to reuse condoms!!!

That fine as long as you flip them inside out first.

As for the springs, if you got a VERY good deal on a spring kit with Ti retainers, you might be able to buy new coils and come out ahead. Look into it.

Apr 9, 2008 | 08:41 PM

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That's disgusting...

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Apr 9, 2008 | 08:43 PM

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lol.. thats funny

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