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Jun 13, 2008 | 08:50 AM

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Jun 13, 2008 | 12:17 PM

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Well I ordered a set of the new 918's last night for $160. Figured I got a good deal. If one was looking for stock replacement spring retainers and locks for really cheap where would he look? I went to the deal this morning and they want 3.50 a piece for the retainers and 2.15 a piece for the locks. Thats way too over priced.

Jun 14, 2008 | 07:08 PM

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Why did he quote my topic then? If he wasn't talking to me, then I'm sorry for the mix up. But the link he posted is a link to my topic saying my ls6 springs weren't gonna work.

He didn't quote your topic. If he did he realized the mistake and edited it.
btw always know i'm just pullen your chain.

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Jun 14, 2008 | 08:31 PM

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What sucks about em? I'm running low 13's soon be be in the high 12's running em. For you 1/8 mile guys thats a 8.37 @ 81 mph 1/8 mile. I guess if i liked changing my springs every 40,000 I would say they sucked too.

Nothing sucks and if your running a cam that can be used for them springs. But if your running a cam with more then 550 lift why not use springs that are made to work with that cam(numbers)... I would change springs at 40k or so on any aftermarket cam with bigger lift then stock and to be safe...

Yes like they said a spring with less seat pressure will want a cam with less lift, you will get valve float at higher rpms...

John

Jun 14, 2008 | 10:14 PM

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Thanks mangled. I was just curious what happens when your springs are too soft. I've got new 918s on the way so I'm in the clear there. I'm having trouble finding some retainers and locks for cheap. It will be over $70 for stock stuff through the dealer.

Jun 14, 2008 | 10:28 PM

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Comp recomends you measure lifter preload with the new cam before purchasing pushrods. I'm glad I did. My cam needed .075" shorter pushrods from stock. I did not measure with the old cam and did no comparing of the base cirlce. Comp says .020" to .040" lifter preload with hydraulic

Jun 15, 2008 | 01:58 AM

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Just installed that exact same cam in my 02 silverado- Base circle was .055 smaller than stock. I used the factory retainers and locks with the Comp 918's with no problems. Had my heads milled .025 to compensate for the pushrod length difference and to bump compression. Will be replacing the pushrods soon with a set of hardened ones though- Heard a few horror stories about the stock ones bending with the 918's-

Jun 15, 2008 | 09:39 AM

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How do you like it so far? I'm curious on your setup so I can get an idea or two. I had only planned to have the heads milled .020 but I'll have to measure for pushrod length anyway I guess.