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Gently used crower valve train vs. brand new blox

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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 12:00 AM
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Default Gently used crower valve train vs. brand new blox

ok im finishing up on my boosted b16 build and need a little advice... i have crower valve train dual springs and chromoly retainers already in but i got blox dual springs new in box no retainers yet so im just wondering go with used crower springs with new retainers or new blox springs with new retainers thanks
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 12:02 AM
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I personally am weary about putting used internals in my car
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 03:04 AM
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titanium retainers may be lighter but are very brittle and can crack. i always liked oem steel retainers
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 11:38 AM
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thanks for the tips im goin with the blox dual springs crower chromoly retainers crower stage 2 cams obx tubular manifold garrett t3/t4 .50 trim crower 1mm oversized standard comp valves eagle rods ross 81.5mm pistons 8.5:1 compresson stock crank cometic head gasket vibrant thermal 3.5in str8 back exhaust skunk2 proseries intake manifold and 68mm throttle body with chipped p28 in JDM B16 in an EG hatch any clue how much power i could throw down??
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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stupid question but i also have venom 400 performance control module and MSD SCI-L would those help or should i work without them
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 11:46 AM
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Default Re: Gently used crower valve train vs. brand new blox

known good working, quality parts that have lots of life left are fine to reuse. Would you toss your OEM crankshaft since it's used? Would you toss a JDM motor since it's used?

To switch out Crower springs for Blox makes no sense.

I assume the control module and MSD are both ignition parts, and in which case, don't bother. You don't need aftermarket ignition stuff until you start going for like 600-700hp.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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Default Re: Gently used crower valve train vs. brand new blox

never said i was tossing them out just have bare si head and couldnt figure out whether i should go with the blox i got new in box or the crower... decided on crower any idea how much hp stock b16 sleeves with .5mm bore would hold??
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