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OneBadGMC 10-26-2008 08:55 PM


Originally Posted by cepx111
This is copied from the original post, very confusing.


1967-UP CHEVROLET V-8 396 THRU 454 CU.IN.
MODERATE COMP. ONLY, GOOD UPPER R.P.M.
TORQUE & H.P., HIGH COMP. RATIO REQUIRED


Moderate comp only, then high comp required? wt?

I'd go with the springs recommended from crane they know whats best for their cams, or go with a comparriabled set with them same seat pressure, same installed height and coil bind.

Goodluck, Charles

You sure about that?

Their website and cam card directly contradict each other.

triniemi 11-01-2008 10:22 AM

Here's Crane's webpage about the 99876 springs:

http://www.cranecams.com/?show=brows...&lvl=3&prt=123

I have my springs at 1.905 to 1.965 installed height. Maybe I should shim all of them closer to 1.900 to get few lbs more of seat pressure?

OneBadGMC 11-01-2008 08:25 PM


Originally Posted by triniemi
Here's Crane's webpage about the 99876 springs:

http://www.cranecams.com/?show=brows...&lvl=3&prt=123

I have my springs at 1.905 to 1.965 installed height. Maybe I should shim all of them closer to 1.900 to get few lbs more of seat pressure?

Why not shim them for 180-200 LBS, and see where you wind up with installed height? Then check to make sure you dont have binding at full lift.

poncholvr 11-11-2008 11:33 PM

i would go heavier than (needed) to get the job done to be safe
i wouldnt want to float a valve kiss a piston,and shuck the valve keepers - resulting dropping a valve,and ruining a motor
for the few bucks buy what you need
valve designs are so a weak spot in a motor


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