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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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Looking to redo valve train and wanted to know what is better since i never messed with it before. Before i start, the 2 i list are the ONLY ones i can afford, so dont start yelling skunk titanium or anything.

This is in a ls head with JRSC at 8psi on 9.7 compression, only looking to rev to 8500.
zex STEEL dual springs and retainers
kms ALUMINUM dual springs and retainers

thanks for any info!
 
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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no one?
 
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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i use supertech in all my heads. heard good things about kms compenents, havent hurt to much about zex products
 
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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ok, names aside, what are advantages/disadvantages to steel vs. aluminum componenets.
 
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