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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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i dont know what batch i got but makes me want to take mine out and swap to comps new set up springs
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DozerDan
are you guys having to buy springs to replace the 918s or is comp helping you guys out?
Everything you need to know is here - click me
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by dirt_track_racer_81
i dont know what batch i got but makes me want to take mine out and swap to comps new set up springs
refer to post #12
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Derek @ EDO
TouchofEvil had the SAME thing happen to one of his 918's!
I wonder what batch he had?
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Colby 04

Huge thanks to Tootall, for the heads up about the 918 broken spring problem and thanks to Bill Gates for inventing the internet to make informational forums like these possible

Now I must retreat back to the garage to finish the last 3 cylinders
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 99Silverado5.3
Hell I thought it was Bill Gates that made that claim...surprised nobody pointed it out before now
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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I wonder what batch he had?
If i can find the box i'll let ya know.
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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So glad I got the new ones ready to install. Comp Cams FTMFW!
They are doing a great thing by replacing the old 918's with almost no questions asked.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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So who has the new ones actually installed now? Are they infact quieter?
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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I got my replacement set in 2 days. Thanks Chris !

new box of 918s
pre-paid return label
nicely packed box
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