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Old 09-30-2007, 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!
 
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Old 10-01-2007, 06:00 PM
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no one?
 
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Old 10-01-2007, 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
 
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Old 10-02-2007, 09:13 AM
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ok, names aside, what are advantages/disadvantages to steel vs. aluminum componenets.
 
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