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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!
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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.
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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.
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125132, RE: Crower springs.. or knock off? Posted by 96mitseclipsers, Apr-10-09 02:33 PM
I have the springs and retainers. Good investment.
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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
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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?
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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.
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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.
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125153, RE: Crower springs.. or knock off? Posted by bullettdsm, Apr-11-09 11:05 AM
Originally posted by RoninEclipse2GOriginally 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.
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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!
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