Springs+Retainers
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Springs+Retainers
It is wise to mix springs and retainers from differant companies i,e, zex springs and skunk II retainers on a D-16 Y-8?
Modified by infinatenexus at 11:05 AM 10/9/2003
Modified by infinatenexus at 11:05 AM 10/9/2003
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Re: (infinatenexus)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by infinatenexus »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Already got the powercore 4-2-1 header, and the Skunk II intake.
I need new springs because I am fixing to install the comp cams 59300.
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What is the seat pressure of the aftermarket springs you are looking at?
I need new springs because I am fixing to install the comp cams 59300.
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What is the seat pressure of the aftermarket springs you are looking at?
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Re: (infinatenexus)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by infinatenexus »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have no clue on th epressure. 
I think my wife ordered the crower springs and seats for me. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I would check the pressure against stock.
I think my wife ordered the crower springs and seats for me.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I would check the pressure against stock.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rocket »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I would check the pressure against stock.</TD></TR></TABLE>
What kinda spring pressure are your springs? (found out the Crowers are on back order)
I would check the pressure against stock.</TD></TR></TABLE>
What kinda spring pressure are your springs? (found out the Crowers are on back order)
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Re: (infinatenexus)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by infinatenexus »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
What kinda spring pressure are your springs? (found out the Crowers are on back order)</TD></TR></TABLE>
Stock Y8 springs work fine for performance applications. They can handle like .550 lift as is.
What kinda spring pressure are your springs? (found out the Crowers are on back order)</TD></TR></TABLE>
Stock Y8 springs work fine for performance applications. They can handle like .550 lift as is.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by infinatenexus »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would leave them,, but with 269,000 miles,, I am thinking they are showing there age. 
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Re: (Rocket)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rocket »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Stock Y8 springs work fine for performance applications. They can handle like .550 lift as is.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was under the impression that you would get valve float around 7.5k on a z6/y8 head with stock springs?
Stock Y8 springs work fine for performance applications. They can handle like .550 lift as is.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was under the impression that you would get valve float around 7.5k on a z6/y8 head with stock springs?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kommon_sense »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I was under the impression that you would get valve float around 7.5k on a z6/y8 head with stock springs?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nope. I have buddies who taken a Z6 to 9200 rpms on stock springs. Taken apart the head the check things and found no problems.
The stock Z6 springs have good pressure and the valves are reasonably light.
I was under the impression that you would get valve float around 7.5k on a z6/y8 head with stock springs?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nope. I have buddies who taken a Z6 to 9200 rpms on stock springs. Taken apart the head the check things and found no problems.
The stock Z6 springs have good pressure and the valves are reasonably light.
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Re: (Rocket)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rocket »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Nope. I have buddies who taken a Z6 to 9200 rpms on stock springs. Taken apart the head the check things and found no problems.
The stock Z6 springs have good pressure and the valves are reasonably light.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It is only a matter of time for your buddies hitting 9200rpm with a D16Z6 crack retainers and blow their motor. I rev'd mine to 8500, and cracked a retainer after 185,000 miles. My motor is toast! Okay, so this is a lot of miles, but it was the weak link after I beefed up my tranny. Why risk it at ~$150?
The springs are another matter. I have never had any problems with valve float with my stock springs.
Nope. I have buddies who taken a Z6 to 9200 rpms on stock springs. Taken apart the head the check things and found no problems.
The stock Z6 springs have good pressure and the valves are reasonably light.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It is only a matter of time for your buddies hitting 9200rpm with a D16Z6 crack retainers and blow their motor. I rev'd mine to 8500, and cracked a retainer after 185,000 miles. My motor is toast! Okay, so this is a lot of miles, but it was the weak link after I beefed up my tranny. Why risk it at ~$150?
The springs are another matter. I have never had any problems with valve float with my stock springs.
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As I timidly hope to sneak a question in here..... 
Are the Y8 and Z6 springs the same and most importantly (to me), will they fit on a D15B7 head?
Other than that, are there any so called OEM performance applications for this somewhat unloved motor?
Are the Y8 and Z6 springs the same and most importantly (to me), will they fit on a D15B7 head?
Other than that, are there any so called OEM performance applications for this somewhat unloved motor?
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