vavle spring question.
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Melting Slicks
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vavle spring question.
Cam is a hot cam, 0.525 lift.
Springs installed on head got this spec:
1.470 in. O.D. single with damper
120 lbs. at 1.780 in. installed height
300 lbs. at 1.280 in.
360 lbs. per inch spring rate
.540 in. max valve lift
Will it work or must I go "bigger"springs?
thanks
Springs installed on head got this spec:
1.470 in. O.D. single with damper
120 lbs. at 1.780 in. installed height
300 lbs. at 1.280 in.
360 lbs. per inch spring rate
.540 in. max valve lift
Will it work or must I go "bigger"springs?
thanks
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Re: vavle spring question. (devilfish)
The load over the nose looks a little low.
TPIS recommends P/N 700-132 for their ZZ-9 cam (.483"/.520" @.050"), which has 125lbs @1.80" and 357lbs @1.25".
What does GM recommend for the hot cam??
[Modified by 65Z01, 12:55 PM 7/7/2004]
TPIS recommends P/N 700-132 for their ZZ-9 cam (.483"/.520" @.050"), which has 125lbs @1.80" and 357lbs @1.25".
What does GM recommend for the hot cam??
[Modified by 65Z01, 12:55 PM 7/7/2004]
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Re: vavle spring question. (devilfish)
imho, looks good, if your springs coil bind at .540 (or a tad more), then the .015" difference is morte than enough to be safe. usually springs can handle up to .030" more than their ratings.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: vavle spring question. (bradvette)
mm ok. I really dont whant to change the springs 
I thougt I whas ok with those springs... What is the spec on the springs that goes with the hotcam kit??
[Modified by devilfish, 7:40 PM 7/7/2004]
I thougt I whas ok with those springs... What is the spec on the springs that goes with the hotcam kit??[Modified by devilfish, 7:40 PM 7/7/2004]
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Re: vavle spring question. (devilfish)
Is that .540 max valve lift, is that maximum safe lift, or is that coil bind?
Ideally you want to keep a .050 cushion between your cam lift and coil bind height. If your .540 is coil bind height and your cam is .525 you've only got a .015 cushion, which is very thin.
Ideally you want to keep a .050 cushion between your cam lift and coil bind height. If your .540 is coil bind height and your cam is .525 you've only got a .015 cushion, which is very thin.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: vavle spring question. (Nathan Plemons)
hmmm i dont know??
I think the springs that follow in the hotcam kit has this spec:
101# @ 1.78 install height
275# @ 1.255 (.525 lift)
332#/in spring rate
So "My" springs look stronger..
I dunno...
I think the springs that follow in the hotcam kit has this spec:
101# @ 1.78 install height
275# @ 1.255 (.525 lift)
332#/in spring rate
So "My" springs look stronger..
I dunno...
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Melting Slicks
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Re: vavle spring question. (devilfish)
here are the spring spec that GM recommend for the hotcam: http://www.superchevyperformance.com...s/24502586.asp
look at the bottom..
look at the bottom..
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