Im just looking for some general info on this, I plan on porting and polishing a 2200 head and I'm looking to do an agressive one at that. Now, I do have crane rockers and pushrods and plan to add oem sized stainless valves. the question is do I have to replace the springs and retainers or anything else? I dont plan on taking this motor into boost anytime soon, maybe a 50shot at best.
any input on this at all? basicly will the stock springs and retainers be ok with me using the crane rockers/pushrods and stainless valves?
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I would think the springs and retainers would be an important peice to replace on the head. I say go for it since you'll have the head off.
By the way, I thought you were going for the Auto ECOTEC swap?
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You shouldnt have to replace the valve springs just because you are getting the head ported, unless someone has proven that the stock springs are crap. I have a ported head with the stock springs and retainers. It would be a different story if you were putting a cam in there.
275hp & 306tq - 1999 2.2 ohv
13.2 @ 108 mph
-1996 2.4 liter + Turbo + Built motor + Torco + More boost = Lots o' Power
-2000 Mustang GT + 2004 Cobra motor, Whipple 2.3 supercharger,
built rear-end,Dodge Viper spec T56 6 speed, bolt-ons = wheelies at the track!!!!!
Adler are you still using the stock cam? I checked your reg really quick and didnt find a cam in the mods list.
Phlatcav wrote:Im just looking for some general info on this, I plan on porting and polishing a 2200 head and I'm looking to do an agressive one at that. Now, I do have crane rockers and pushrods and plan to add oem sized stainless valves. the question is do I have to replace the springs and retainers or anything else? I dont plan on taking this motor into boost anytime soon, maybe a 50shot at best.
any input on this at all? basicly will the stock springs and retainers be ok with me using the crane rockers/pushrods and stainless valves?
you dont have to,
HOWEVER.... this is just something personal with myself.... if its cheap, replace it...
valve springs are like 7 a piece.
retainers are like a 4$ a piece if that....
heat degrades metal over time.... it can also strengthen it, but it can also weaken it...
better to replace now, if the engine has some miles on it, than to wonder later.
pushrods wrote:Adler are you still using the stock cam? I checked your reg really quick and didnt find a cam in the mods list.
Yes, I am still using the stock cam.
275hp & 306tq - 1999 2.2 ohv
13.2 @ 108 mph
-1996 2.4 liter + Turbo + Built motor + Torco + More boost = Lots o' Power
-2000 Mustang GT + 2004 Cobra motor, Whipple 2.3 supercharger,
built rear-end,Dodge Viper spec T56 6 speed, bolt-ons = wheelies at the track!!!!!
well more or less I was wondering about aftermarket replacements, not stock.
you can....
get lighter parts... shaves grams off the weight needed to be moved by the entire moving assembly and cam....
will it help? yes....
noticeable..... questionable....for some...yea.......others not much
thats if you are talking titanium retainers etc....
what about the rsm build head? an option? or are you going to work with what youve got already?
Carbon Cavi wrote:what about the rsm build head? an option? or are you going to work with what youve got already?
the route phlatcav is taking will be much cheaper
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Spotabee Racing wrote:Carbon Cavi wrote:what about the rsm build head? an option? or are you going to work with what youve got already?
the route phlatcav is taking will be much cheaper
much much cheaper
, in the end with crane rockers, pushrods, stainless valves, new head and headwork ill still be way under a grand.
Phlatcav wrote:Spotabee Racing wrote:Carbon Cavi wrote:what about the rsm build head? an option? or are you going to work with what youve got already?
the route phlatcav is taking will be much cheaper
much much cheaper , in the end with crane rockers, pushrods, stainless valves, new head and headwork ill still be way under a grand.
thats the way i did mine.... i was actually close to 500 to be honest.
I'd keep buying stuff and install it all at the same time. Also it wouldn't be that big of a thing since as Event said, it would be a cheap buy. It wouldn't neccesarily hurt you!
I know I heard somewhere that repacing the springs in the head with stronger units supports a higher revving engine! I don't know if you'd ever go stand-alone and kill your rev limiter but that would be something to think about! Also I would install a cam eventually which would warrant replacing the springs, retainers, etc.
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if you really want to do it right have them install new seats and guides. because when they cut the stock seats it sets the valve up in the head more hurting flow by shrouding the valve. then maybe look into having them back cut the new valves and a good 5 angle valve job. new springs and retainers are a no brainier. new springs because they do compress over time. and if that is the case them the shop would have to shim the snot out of them to get the install hight and seat pressures right. them you stand the chance of valve float at higher rpm because those springs are tired. ok i will stop there.
see ya!
Oh well, i just ordered the Jbodyperformance valve springs and will order the retainers and locks next week
hey if your gonna go...go all out
Your head is on its way!!!
Phlatcav wrote:Oh well, i just ordered the Jbodyperformance valve springs and will order the retainers and locks next week
hey if your gonna go...go all out
he speaks the truth.
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