Interchangeable valve springs?

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Jan 24, 2005 | 06:37 PM

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Interchangeable valve springs?

Hey i was wondering if i could use 99 si valve springs and valve seals in a b16a1 head? tia

Jan 24, 2005 | 07:40 PM

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Re: Interchangeable valve springs? (vtec'n)

anyone?

Jan 25, 2005 | 02:42 AM

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Re: Interchangeable valve springs? (vtec'n)

Same thing.

Jan 25, 2005 | 08:29 AM

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Re: Interchangeable valve springs? (ek99)

sweet

Jan 25, 2005 | 08:49 AM

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Re: Interchangeable valve springs? (vtec'n)

b series valvetrain is the same
except with the type R.
in wich is better.

Jan 25, 2005 | 10:18 AM

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Re: Interchangeable valve springs? (mr.beeks)

they are actually not the same exact thing, but it will work.

1st gen valvesprings are shorter, but have a thicker retainer.

Jan 25, 2005 | 12:35 PM

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Re: Interchangeable valve springs? (mmuller)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mmuller »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">they are actually not the same exact thing, but it will work.

1st gen valvesprings are shorter, but have a thicker retainer.</TD></TR></TABLE>

....and to add (if memory serves me right)
1st gen B16's only have dual v.springs on the intake side and single springs on the exhaust side, wheras 2nd gen B16 heads have dual springs on both sides of the head.