Valve Springs

PureStang · 11-24-2005, 09:17 AM

ive seen other forums that people say by upgrading the valve springs (and not cams) will give u more horse power....is this true or is it complete bs?

ps. im talking about the comp cam springs too

*madmatt* · 11-24-2005, 02:29 PM

Why would you imo, just seems like a waste of time and effort if you dont do the cams while you are in there. I really dont think youll gain anything impressive.

Chopper · 11-25-2005, 06:07 AM

Someone did a test but I can't find the article.I believe they got about 8 RWHP just by changing springs.They went from stock springs to the Comp Cams beehive springs.CompCams say that their new spring design has less seat pressure with better valve control due to the harmonic dampening effect of the specially shaped wire(oval I think).This increase was from being able to reduce the frictional losses created by the cam lifters riding on the cam lobes.

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madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,919	Why would you imo, just seems like a waste of time and effort if you dont do the cams while you are in there. I really dont think youll gain anything impressive. __________________ RPMPlanets

11-25-2005, 06:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chopper Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Parkersburg Wv. Posts: 257	Someone did a test but I can't find the article.I believe they got about 8 RWHP just by changing springs.They went from stock springs to the Comp Cams beehive springs.CompCams say that their new spring design has less seat pressure with better valve control due to the harmonic dampening effect of the specially shaped wire(oval I think).This increase was from being able to reduce the frictional losses created by the cam lifters riding on the cam lobes. __________________ 04 Mustang GT M5,1200 H-D Sportster Street Legal Drag Bike.1942 Flathead Chopper.1960 Cessna 172.(yes it's been modded too) BUY AMERICAN!!!

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