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Old 10-17-2014, 08:24 AM
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OK, too many uncertainties here. I am leaning toward the kit for $1,427 from Bam if everything else looks good. My engine does not appear to suffer from any problems with valve float or bounce so why change to higher spring seat pressure if it's not needed? This will just increase stress and wear on the valvetrain and also parasitic drag. IMO.
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Old 10-17-2014, 08:34 AM
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I just cant see dropping 1500 dollars on just valvesprings. If i had 1500 burning a hole in my pocket, id be pulling the heads and going thru them entirely, purchasing the springs from teague , and new rockers from crane or scorpion. Maybe some new lifters too.
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Old 10-17-2014, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by thirdchildhood
OK, too many uncertainties here. I am leaning toward the kit for $1,427 from Bam if everything else looks good. My engine does not appear to suffer from any problems with valve float or bounce so why change to higher spring seat pressure if it's not needed? This will just increase stress and wear on the valvetrain and also parasitic drag. IMO.
no uncertainties,,call Teague and save some money.they have the springs.
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Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER
I just cant see dropping 1500 dollars on just valvesprings. If i had 1500 burning a hole in my pocket, id be pulling the heads and going thru them entirely, purchasing the springs from teague , and new rockers from crane or scorpion. Maybe some new lifters too.
or you put in longer valves,push rods,another set of valve cover gaskets to help clear the rocker set up.then you have a whole bunch of springs to choose from.just saying
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Originally Posted by sutphen 30
or you put in longer valves,push rods,another set of valve cover gaskets to help clear the rocker set up.then you have a whole bunch of springs to choose from.just saying
Or simply junk those poor flowing heads and put a real set of heads on
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Old 10-17-2014, 11:42 AM
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third child, I just recently talked to Eddie Young about this as I'm doing the top ends on mine. I wouldn't even consider buying the Merc parts for that kind of money, there are way to many better alternatives out there.
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Old 10-17-2014, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnAT
third child, I just recently talked to Eddie Young about this as I'm doing the top ends on mine. I wouldn't even consider buying the Merc parts for that kind of money, there are way to many better alternatives out there.

Such as? Just wondering what he offered as a better choice.
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Old 10-17-2014, 12:08 PM
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Any reputable machine shop can determine your spring rates. I just did two 900sc for $1400. Springs, retainers, keepers, and seals. I just did them in august and we've put 37 hard hours on them without any issues.
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Originally Posted by sutphen 30
no uncertainties,,call Teague and save some money.they have the springs.
I will call Teague about a direct replacement. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by thirdchildhood
I will call Teague about a direct replacement. Thanks.
Teague has a parts guy thats been there for years. Let us know part no and price for his direct replacement, and any other data he'll give. Thanks.
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