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    What springs do you all run ? Comps in it right now with no problems . Just think its time for a fresh set . comp # 943-16 . it is light weight stuff to you guys . if all goes well will step it up next year .

  • #2
    pretty stiff spring compared to what I'm running with my less-than .600 lift cam
    Last edited by squirrel; July 9, 2014, 05:50 PM.
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    • #3
      I have Isky 9365's in mine right now, but am considering a move to a K-motion K-1150 for a little more seat and open pressure. This is on a .735 lift Lunati solid roller that I just swapped in place of a .685 lift Herbert solid roller.
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      • #4
        Had a lot of trouble 2 years ago with the Kmotions, some said they used to be the ticket but not anymore. Valve train geometery could of helped also. Looked as if Kaufmans 4 year old put it together. PAC springs now. If they can stand 500 miles of Nascar at ?????rpm.
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        • #5
          Crower here on a .625" lift hydraulic roller in a BBC.
          Why think when you can be doing something fruitful?

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          • #6
            K-motion K-800s here. .650 lift solid roller camshaft.

            I have never checked pressures I just change them out every year before drag week. For $100 i figure its cheap insurance and I have plenty of spares now.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by BlackGTO View Post
              Had a lot of trouble 2 years ago with the Kmotions, some said they used to be the ticket but not anymore. Valve train geometery could of helped also. Looked as if Kaufmans 4 year old put it together. PAC springs now. If they can stand 500 miles of Nascar at ?????rpm.
              Vince, which K-motions were you using?
              Life is short. Be a do'er and not a shoulda done'er.
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              1998 Mustang GT https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...60-and-a-turbo
              1983 Mustang GT 545/552/302/Turbo302/552 http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...485-bbr-s-83gt
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              • #8
                Vince you are big part of why i am asking . Know we had trouble with comp stuff but was not sure if that was springs or not .

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                • #9
                  One of the big DW class winners let slip his secret to how to make 'em live on the street with a giant roller stick . . .but then swore me to secrecy . . . .

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                  • #10
                    I ran a trickflow pacaloy 16959 spring last year set up for 250 seat and 700 open, .794 lift
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                    Dragweek 2013 Finished 3rd place modified N/A 10.53 @ 126
                    Dragweek 2015 Finished tough trip 10.39 @ 131
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                    • #11
                      Just scored a deal on some Isky 9965 Tool Room springs. I think I am good to go.
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                      1998 Mustang GT https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...60-and-a-turbo
                      1983 Mustang GT 545/552/302/Turbo302/552 http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...485-bbr-s-83gt
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                      1986 Ford Ranger EFI 545/C6 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...tooth-and-nail

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                      • #12
                        Isky 9945-RAD "Tool room" springs here..
                        DW2013 - DNF (Gateway - trans failure)
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                        DW2015 - Finished in 1 piece (for once!)
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by stormts71 View Post
                          Vince you are big part of why i am asking . Know we had trouble with comp stuff but was not sure if that was springs or not .
                          Never had trouble with Comps springs just will never buy a solid roller from them again.
                          BBR, K-1000H. Of course if the valve geometry is junk it don't help.
                          BlueCuda, changing every year is very smart. I think one of the most trouble spots on DW is Valve train troubles. If I recam I think it will be Hydrolic roller. So much less stress not only on the engine but the engine driver!
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                          • #14
                            Off subject, New open car trailer, took all 4 tires off and the spare and had balanced. WOW, what a difference. Trailer people said they never balance trailer tires.
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                            • #15
                              Nextek 300 on the seat, 2 spare sets. Make sure you keep the heat down in the engine and use spring oilers when you can to cool them.
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