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Old Jun 20, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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Valve springs shot?

I have been driving my car around with the new cam and a couple of days ago it seemed as though it doesn't feel as fast as it did when i first got it together( and no im not just "used to it", cuz i really don't beat on it at all) i was wonder because i haven't replaced the stock springs could that cc 305 cam just been to big and cuased the to buckle a little bit thus when i have combustion the valves aren't as tight and im loosing some of the "pow" hence loosing power?? is this possible??
Old Jun 20, 2003 | 11:48 PM
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You're running stock garbage LT1 parts with that cam?

Danger Will Robinson. Danger Danger!
Old Jun 20, 2003 | 11:52 PM
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I know i know its just that well, me funds have run out, but when i get back from basic and Tech school i plan on taking care of all that, with 986-16 comp cams springs 1.6 RR and lots more stuff but is this a reasonable conclusion i have come to? (probably not but...)
Old Jun 20, 2003 | 11:54 PM
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You think $150 in springs and whatnot is going to break the bank... what're you gonna do when you break a spring & drop a valve?
Old Jun 21, 2003 | 12:19 AM
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You put in a cam for higher RPM and more pony, but you left the stock springs in to keep you from revving it up, where is the logic?
Old Jun 21, 2003 | 01:03 AM
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Wheres the logic? well there is non i guess Wheres the money$$$ ($150) well there is non BUT back to my intial ? is this the reason for my power loss? have the springs just gone the the can??
Old Jun 21, 2003 | 02:12 AM
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anyon else know if this is the reason for my power loss?
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