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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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Ok well I am in the process of putting some 1.65 Roller rockers on my TA, I have bought the RRs and the Hardened Pushrods because they are NSA, I have the new valve seals, but I dont know which Valve Springs to get.

I have been searching around and this is what I have found to be reasonably priced.

from Comp Cams
978-16 OD=1.46 ID=.697 Coil Bind Point 1.195 Spring Rate 403 lb/in
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977-16 OD=1.46 ID=.700 Coil Bind Point 1.195 Spring Rate 441 lb/in

or from Crane Cams its a whole set with springs retainers and locks its priced really nicely
10308-1 coil Bind Point 1.175 Spring Rate 408 lb/in

Which do I get, or does anybody have any other suggestions, and remember I am on a budget and will spend a max of around $250

Thanks for help and advice
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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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I think that's the Crane spring kit that a lot of people use. Good quality springs and a great price since it's a kit.

Personally I'd recommend the Comp 26-918-16 springs because of how much lighter they are and they're a much better spring, but more money.
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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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those are the beehive right?

how does that work exactly, I know that they are alot smaller in diameter, can you run them with the stock valves?
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yes, those are one of the beehive design springs. You run them with all of the hardware that goes with them on the stock head.
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