shortening Ti valves
shortening Ti valves i can get a great deal on some xceldyne 11/32 stem ti valves, they are 5.700 in length though, and i need them 5.500 long, is there any way to shorten them in anyway, or is it not worth it.
Originally Posted by RyneZ06
i realize that i need to recoat them just wondering if it safe, or worth cutting down a ti valve
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The only reliable way this could work is if the new overall length is equal to or lower than the bottom of the existing keeper groove. If the valves currently have square grooves then they'll have either a .250" or .290" tip length. After machining, the original groove will then be just below the new tip end. Not good............
If the valves have bead lock grooves they'll also be up near the tip of the new valve length.
Richard
If the valves have bead lock grooves they'll also be up near the tip of the new valve length.
Richard
