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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 05:37 PM
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Default skunk2 pro2 cams...stock valves?

has anyone used skunk2 pro2 cams with stock valves, of course upgrading the springs and retainers. just wondering if anyone stuck with stock valves. thanks
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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Default Re: skunk2 pro2 cams...stock valves?

They will be fine, people do it all the time.
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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Works just fine.
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Default Re: skunk2 pro2 cams...stock valves?

i just hurd they were known to break the tips of valves i dk, thanks guys
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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Default Re: skunk2 pro2 cams...stock valves?

I had them on Stock ITR Valves for 20,000 miles until I sold the car, and the car is still running to this day.
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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Default Re: skunk2 pro2 cams...stock valves?

some people use even bigger cams on stock valves....they flow better than most aftermarket valves anyways...
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 05:16 AM
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Default Re: skunk2 pro2 cams...stock valves?

they work fine with oem valves
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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Default Re: skunk2 pro2 cams...stock valves?

What causes the problems is using high mileage valves with large cams. The extra pressure placed on them from heavier springs and more RPM can cause the valve to fail.
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