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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 12:36 PM
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i bought a set of PRC stage 2.5 heads with beehive springs and im running a comp 228/234 @.588 112lsa. is that going to be enough spring or not? truck runs fine but im getting ready for the dyno next week. i dont want to pay for more dyno time than i have to.
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 01:31 PM
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You haven't told us what beehive springs yet.
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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didnt know there was more than one kind. i have no idea bought the heads used. how can i tell?
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 06:09 PM
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If they are the same PRC beehive springs that normally come on that head from Texas Speed, you should be okay as long as there is not a lot of miles on the setup.
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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had 1000 miles on the heads when i picked them up.
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They should be fine. Usually good to at least .600 and maybe .625
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 07:35 PM
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the springs i looked at on summit are good for .600 and prc says the springs they install are good for .650. so i guess that is good. now that i have 600 bucks in my pocket it is time to make dyno appointment and call AAA to to the blue pig. guess i know what im doing tomorrow.
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