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Old May 30, 2004 | 02:42 PM
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valvespring failure #2...

I am pulling both heads to get the top of the line dual coil valvesprings that will work for my application. I have the xe 230/236 on a 112 LSA w/ lift #'s of .594 and .585 w/ 1.6s. I was wondering which dual coil valvesprings I should go with since my last pair of valvesprings failed not once but TWICE, and I am tired of taking the heads off... to fix bent valves =/

do NOT get ex components 612 valvesprings even if you like me are told that they are good to .620" lift. THEY ARE NOT. END OF STORY.

Old May 30, 2004 | 02:46 PM
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Call Comp Cams tech number. I believe the cam card recommends what springs also.
Old May 30, 2004 | 03:00 PM
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Re: valvespring failure #2...

Originally posted by 96LT1TX
I am pulling both heads to get the top of the line dual coil valvesprings that will work for my application. I have the xe 230/236 on a 112 LSA w/ lift #'s of .594 and .585 w/ 1.6s. I was wondering which dual coil valvesprings I should go with since my last pair of valvesprings failed not once but TWICE, and I am tired of taking the heads off... to fix bent valves =/

do NOT get ex components 612 valvesprings even if you like me are told that they are good to .620" lift. THEY ARE NOT. END OF STORY.

I believe the CM612s are advertised to be good to .600. At least, that is what I remember. That would be too close for your lift.
Old May 30, 2004 | 03:10 PM
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I was told .620" before I bought them, after I broke the first one I was told .600".
I am definitly going dual coil valvesprings now, no more screwin around
Old May 30, 2004 | 03:38 PM
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valve springs

Get your next set of valves .100 longer stems and get springs to put you 135-140Lbs on the seat and 375-400Lbs on the nose and forget about any more spring problems.This would make it 1.850 installed height.
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