im buying a set of crane stage 2 cams for my 2000 civic si PN 253-0012. i have adj gears. the only thing i will need is some valvesprings and retainers. i wanted to know what my options are. the only thing i am worried about is getting too stiff of a spring. i heard that too stiff of a spring will reduce cam life, or break it. basically, cranes website reccommends using their own springs/retainers PN 903-2006. here are the specs.

outside dia. 1.169
inside dia. 0.673
seat pressure 80# @ 1.338
open pressure 180# @ .865
coil bind 0.834
rate 227
max net lift 0.473

i want to find something comparible to these. please help.

p.s. if someone has these for sale, or any thing close, let me know.


Modified by staticchmbr at 4:35 PM 4/23/2004

 

why not just buy the crane springs?

 

so whats the question?

every company is going to recomend their own products.

 

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p.s. if someone has these for sale, or any thing close, let me know.


Modified by staticchmbr at 4:35 PM 4/23/2004</TD></TR></TABLE>

just wanted to know some options. the valvespring/retainer combo from crane costs more than their cams. i want to find a used set, new set, or a cheaper set that is just as reliable and/or has the same specs.

 

i found a set of valvesprings and reatainers that may work for me..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...%3AIT

they are 16 outer integra type r valvesprings, and 16 portflow inner valvesprings. they said they can be used for high lift cams, or stock honda cams. i think i might buy these. they also come with titanium retainers. $250 + $10 shipping isnt that bad. does anyone have comments or suggestions on these springs/retainers?