Re: Lifters

From: Kurt Eckert (keckert(at)terascape.com)
Date: Sat Aug 07 1999 - 08:39:46 CDT


Paul,

Unless you are planning on racing, the stock springs are fine. You are only
going to get lifter float at extremely high RPMs. If it is just a normal
driver you will put extra wear on your camshaft using high performance
springs.

Kurt

----- Original Message -----
From: <CANISDOG(at)aol.com>
To: <TIGEROOTES(at)aol.com>; <alpines(at)autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 07, 1999 8:44 AM
Subject: Re: Lifters

> In a message dated 8/6/1999 5:42:37 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
> TIGEROOTES(at)aol.com writes:
>
> << as the lifters tend to bounce on the camshaft, causing
> the chunking so often seen. >>
>
> Heh, speaking of the valve springs, I am getting ready to redo the entire
> head. What's the latest on the springs. Should I just check and replace,
or
> is there a stronger more Hi-per spring out there.
>
> Paul
> S 3
> Colorado
>
>



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