Upgrade valve springs/retainer w/ a turbo cam?? D16

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Dec 10, 2004 | 08:22 AM

shiftgear8000

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Upgrade valve springs/retainer w/ a turbo cam?? D16

Was looking to get a turbo grind cam for my d16z6, just wondering if I needed to upgrade the springs and retainers with that, or if the factory valvetrain is ok. Also, what kinda gains have you guys seen by adding the cam??? Thanks

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Dec 10, 2004 | 08:35 AM

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Re: Upgrade valve springs/retainer w/ a turbo cam?? D16 (shiftgear8000)

bump. i am also wondering too!

Dec 10, 2004 | 08:48 AM

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Re: Upgrade valve springs/retainer w/ a turbo cam?? D16 (shiftgear8000)

I would highly suggest upgrading valvetrain when running turbo cams. A turbo cam has the greatest amount of lift possible without having much overlap. This lift is what is going to make you float or drop a valve. Basically it's cheap insurance.