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Topic subjectCrower springs.. or knock off?
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125121, Crower springs.. or knock off?
Posted by Cyexmaster, Apr-10-09 07:15 AM

Well I found this:
http://www.modernperformance.com/crower-dohc-valve-springs-9505-neon-9599-eclipse-p-1631.html

It seems that the Ti retainers are what really make the kit expensive.
http://www.modernperformance.com/crower-titanium-retainers-9599-neon-dohc-p-1884.html


I was wondering if this spring are really good for use with a turbo setup using stock retainers. Will they hold up just as good as if using the Ti retainers? Any info on this would be of much help, thanxs in advance!

125124, RE: Crower springs.. or knock off?
Posted by 420agreenvilleSC, Apr-10-09 10:04 AM
crower's are great. Buy them, you'll need em. as far as the retainers go, not necessary. yea, they lighten up the valvetrain weight a few grams, but only really worth it if you're turning more than 6k rpms daily. stockers will work fine.
125127, RE: Crower springs.. or knock off?
Posted by 740 turbo brick, Apr-10-09 10:47 AM
So if Im running crower 2s should I get the retainers too? Or just the springs. Planning on taking motor past 7 on the track and probably 6.5 once or twice on a daily basis.
125132, RE: Crower springs.. or knock off?
Posted by 96mitseclipsers, Apr-10-09 02:33 PM
I have the springs and retainers. Good investment.
125134, RE: Crower springs.. or knock off?
Posted by 420agreenvilleSC, Apr-10-09 03:40 PM
Originally posted by 740 turbo brick
So if Im running crower 2s should I get the retainers too? Or just the springs. Planning on taking motor past 7 on the track and probably 6.5 once or twice on a daily basis.


In your case, springs & retainers then
125143, RE: Crower springs.. or knock off?
Posted by Cyexmaster, Apr-10-09 07:25 PM
Umm I not sure if you ment to type 7k cuz mines redlines at 7k..
So if I were to use stocker cams and not reving more than 7k factory red line. I am fine right?

But if I added some cams later on and still stayed on 7k, would i need the retainers?
125146, RE: Crower springs.. or knock off?
Posted by 420agreenvilleSC, Apr-10-09 08:34 PM
you'll be fine. Retainers are just an advancement in valvetrain weight reduction. Get them or don't, up to you.
125148, RE: Crower springs.. or knock off?
Posted by RoninEclipse2G, Apr-11-09 09:46 AM
Originally posted by 420agreenvilleSC
you'll be fine. Retainers are just an advancement in valvetrain weight reduction. Get them or don't, up to you.

+1
the ti retainers don't hold any better than stock steel units, they just weigh less which only really matters when you're going 8000+ rpms on a regular basis.
125153, RE: Crower springs.. or knock off?
Posted by bullettdsm, Apr-11-09 11:05 AM
Originally posted by RoninEclipse2G
Originally posted by 420agreenvilleSC you'll be fine. Retainers are just an advancement in valvetrain weight reduction. Get them or don't, up to you.
+1 the ti retainers don't hold any better than stock steel units, they just weigh less which only really matters when you're going 8000+ rpms on a regular basis.

Double bubble of agreement. Not necessary, and an expense that you would see very limited gains on.

125188, RE: Crower springs.. or knock off?
Posted by Cyexmaster, Apr-13-09 02:23 PM
Thanxs guys that's a few bucks I save on the build, that can be put towards something else!