turbo...how bout SS valves

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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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Im goint turbo...goal is 300+ whp....head is going to be ported and will have full crower valvetrain...except valve....

should i by stainless steel valves...or do stock valves hold enough power...if so...dont i need special guides and seals that are compatible with stainless steel?
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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Default Re: turbo...how bout SS valves (tobe1424)

There have been MANY people on stock heads making close to 600 whp. For your power goals, OEM is fine. But if you have the $$ SS valves couldn't hurt.
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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yea i guess so...i mean id rather spend the money on other things..but i just want to know how durable are they....but 300 - 400 hp at the most i guess wouldnt do the valves that much damaged on a good tune
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