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Aftermarket Valvetrain: F23, I NEED IT!

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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Default Aftermarket Valvetrain: F23, I NEED IT!

I know of two suppliers/manufactures who offer aftermarket springs and retainers designated specifically for the F23, Bisimoto, and KMS Engine Dyn out of Atlanta.

I'm in a bind and need a set by tomorrow, and can't spend too much. Bisi's set at $365 is a bit more than my pocket can afford right now. I can drive down to KMS tomorrow and pick these up for $250, but I hear mixed reviews about their springs, and I'm afraid the seat pressure might be a bit too much for my use.

Does anyone know of any other offerings for the F23, or have experience using components from any of the F22s??
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 04:46 AM
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Default Re: Aftermarket Valvetrain: F23, I NEED IT!

Bump for Jason!
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 07:43 AM
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http://www.everything-honda.com/foru...?t=3679&page=4


He used Ferrea
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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Default Re: Aftermarket Valvetrain: F23, I NEED IT!

Spoke to them. Evidently that was a one-time custom deal.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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Sorry AFAccord, I tried haha
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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Default Re: Aftermarket Valvetrain: F23, I NEED IT!

Thanks man. Looks like I'll be getting an overnight from Bisimoto.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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Default Re: Aftermarket Valvetrain: F23, I NEED IT!

overnight parts from japa.... i mean bisimoto! why the rush? why couldn't you get stock ones? i was under the impression that the f22b1 and f23 heads were the same if that opens up any options.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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Default Re: Aftermarket Valvetrain: F23, I NEED IT!

I have stock ones now and I've dropped a valve TWICE now cause the retainers keep cracking in half. It's time to upgrade, just not very good timing.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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Don't forget to tell Harry to get me my nos while you're at it! lol Terrible timing Jason...
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:03 AM
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Went ahead and ordered Bisimoto Pro Springs and Retainers, overnighted to SC...
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 05:55 AM
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Default Re: Aftermarket Valvetrain: F23, I NEED IT!

You're making the right choice, Bisi is the best. My friend redlines all day on em with an all motor h22.
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 06:02 AM
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I have no doubt about the quality of Bisi's products, I just didn't want to have to spend nearly $500 to have these overnighted across the country...
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