What springs for Hotcam?
07-14-2008, 09:04 PM
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What springs for Hotcam? Im installing a hotcam kit on my 93 Z28. I have read that the springs that came with the kit are marginal at best and may cause valve float.
My question is this. What valve spring should I go with. Should I buy a "kit" or should I just by spings and use the locks and retainers from the hotcam kit.
Right now Im looking at crane cams 10308-1 valve spring kit that is 160 bucks.
Will this kit work? Has anyone here bought just valve springs and used the supplied hardware from the kit or is that possible?
Thanks for any help.
Josh.
My question is this. What valve spring should I go with. Should I buy a "kit" or should I just by spings and use the locks and retainers from the hotcam kit.
Right now Im looking at crane cams 10308-1 valve spring kit that is 160 bucks.
Will this kit work? Has anyone here bought just valve springs and used the supplied hardware from the kit or is that possible?
Thanks for any help.
Josh.
07-14-2008, 09:10 PM
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you are correct that the Hot Cam springs will show issues with valve float
I would suggest the Patriot dual spring kit. 8401 BSBC. The kit is complete and you can't go wrong for the price.
Patriot Performance's legendary Gold spring kit custom designed to work on LT1/LT4 applications. These complete spring consists of 16 Patriot Gold dual springs, 16 titanium retainers, 32 Machined locks, 16 .565" ID machined spring bases, and 16 viton rubber seals. This kit will work with both stock and aftermarket rocker arms. No cutting or machining of the stock spring pocket is needed.
*1 kit required per pair of heads.
Technical Specs:
Install Height: 1.800"
Max. Valve Spring Lift: 0.650"
Spring Pressure Closed: 135 lbs. @ 1.800"
Spring Pressure Open: 375 lbs. @ 1.150"
Coil Bind: 1.090"
Retainer Material: Titanium
if you want to order a set give the sales dept. a call
I would suggest the Patriot dual spring kit. 8401 BSBC. The kit is complete and you can't go wrong for the price.
Patriot Performance's legendary Gold spring kit custom designed to work on LT1/LT4 applications. These complete spring consists of 16 Patriot Gold dual springs, 16 titanium retainers, 32 Machined locks, 16 .565" ID machined spring bases, and 16 viton rubber seals. This kit will work with both stock and aftermarket rocker arms. No cutting or machining of the stock spring pocket is needed.
*1 kit required per pair of heads.
Technical Specs:
Install Height: 1.800"
Max. Valve Spring Lift: 0.650"
Spring Pressure Closed: 135 lbs. @ 1.800"
Spring Pressure Open: 375 lbs. @ 1.150"
Coil Bind: 1.090"
Retainer Material: Titanium
if you want to order a set give the sales dept. a call
07-14-2008, 09:33 PM
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yes..I should have stated myself that the Crane setup will work.
The best part about the Patriot is for less then $100 you get Titanium retainers, good locks, seals and spring bases. This spring combined with the light weight retainers will work well and support you well down the road.
if you chose the Crane's let us know and we can help you with those as well
have a nice night
The best part about the Patriot is for less then $100 you get Titanium retainers, good locks, seals and spring bases. This spring combined with the light weight retainers will work well and support you well down the road.
if you chose the Crane's let us know and we can help you with those as well
have a nice night
