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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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A speed shop did a bait and switch on my buddy. He wanted the crane kit that had springs and retainers ect but got the comps. They are a better spring but they dont have retainers or locks. I take it the stock retainers wont work? Its just a leap of faith.
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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no i dont believe the stock ones work. i was going to go with the crane kit on my cam swap but there are not available right now thru summit or jegs so ive bouth the 918's
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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Comp Cam springs 26918-16
Comp Cam Valve spring retainers 795-16
Comp Cam valve locks 611-16
Comp Cam valve spring seats 4705-16
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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Comp Cam springs 26918-16
Comp Cam Valve spring retainers 795-16
Comp Cam valve locks 611-16
Comp Cam valve spring seats 4705-16
listen to lloyd! he gave me the same list about a week ago because the crane kits outta stock. theyll be in my car soon :p
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Comp Cam springs 26918-16
Comp Cam Valve spring retainers 795-16
Comp Cam valve locks 611-16
Comp Cam valve spring seats 4705-16
That's exactly the list that I just bought. Then, I also ordered some Comp hardened pushrods and guideplates. Everything just came in today from Summit. It was all a little pricey, compared to the Crane kit, but should be worth it. Especially since the Crane kit is currently unavailable, and I want to get my 1.7RR's on soon. I went a little overkill on the springs for just doing 1.7RR's, but I'll be happy when I don't have to buy new springs and all when I cam it next spring or summer.
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That's exactly the list that I just bought. Then, I also ordered some Comp hardened pushrods and guideplates. Everything just came in today from Summit. It was all a little pricey, compared to the Crane kit, but should be worth it. Especially since the Crane kit is currently unavailable, and I want to get my 1.7RR's on soon. I went a little overkill on the springs for just doing 1.7RR's, but I'll be happy when I don't have to buy new springs and all when I cam it next spring or summer.
exactly the reasoning behind why i shelled out that much. its done for life!
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so which way do the springs install. I dont have the retainers or the seats so i cant tell. small end up?
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so which way do the springs install. I dont have the retainers or the seats so i cant tell. small end up?
Yep!
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