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Which valve locks - Manley Nextek beehives

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Old 03-21-2016, 11:56 AM
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I have a set of HPE Stage 3 ported stock heads I bought, and just ordered some .650 lift Manley Nextek beehives and 7* retainers. I will measure when I get home but I'm 95% sure they are stock valve stem diameter. Which valve locks do I need to order for this setup? Will any standard 7* 11/32" locks work?
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No, not any valve lock will work. Different manufacturers have different tolerances. I found this out the hard way.

Get Manley 7° Locks for 11/32" stems (if the valve stem is stock size). I'd also get them in +.050" just in case you need to increase spring install height.
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Thanks! Just ordered the Manley Super 7 locks for them, should be in tomorrow. Hope to gain some RPM/power with these springs over the dual springs I have now.



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