How old is too old...

Matts94Z28 · 03-11-2011, 04:56 PM

When it comes to valve springs? What is your thoughts on the subject? My beehives are now 5 1/2 years old with 25-30k miles on them.

I'm considering doing a swap for some PAC 1518's and upgrading my valve terrain w/ NSA rockers. ( I don't like the idea of turning 6600+ rpm on SA rockers.

Darryl Buckner · 03-11-2011, 05:23 PM

Well I run Pac springs and love them. That being said the correct thing to do is have a machine shop put them on a valve spring compressor and check them out, they should be able to tell you..

Matts94Z28 · 03-11-2011, 05:27 PM

I think I will be picking up the PAC's either way, it's too good of a deal to pass up. With that said, I will get simmons to check out my old ones. With any luck, I can sell them and recoup some of my money.

LXtasy · 03-11-2011, 06:18 PM

dad has some NSA rockers for sale

dkbmxer002 · 03-11-2011, 06:22 PM

i just started giving thought into this as well, i know i am fine for now, but i never really thought about it since i never ran anything crazy in the past (i still don't but now more than my old lil 918's lol)

Matts94Z28 · 03-11-2011, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LXtasy

dad has some NSA rockers for sale

Brand and price?

1998ta__1991rs · 03-11-2011, 08:52 PM

may want to check yours for rust, they may be close to rusting through as much as your car sits

Sean · 03-11-2011, 08:52 PM

How young is too young is the questiong you should be asking.

Matts94Z28 · 03-11-2011, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1998ta__1991rs

may want to check yours for rust, they may be close to rusting through as much as your car sits

I hate you...

BAD BOB · 03-11-2011, 10:41 PM

just stop being a jew and buy new ones and toss the old pieces of crap.

chrisheltra · 03-11-2011, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAD BOB

just stop being a Selepack and buy new ones and toss the old pieces of crap.

Fixed

Illusions · 03-12-2011, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matts94Z28

Brand and price?

Comp Cams 1305 Pro-Magnum Rocker Arm 1.6 Ratio - $175
===========================================
Rocker Arm Mounting Style(Stud),
Rocker Arm Ratio(1.6)
Rocker Arm Style(Full roller)
Stud Size(7/16 in.)
Rocker Arm Material(Chromemoly steel)
Self-Aligning(No)
Rocker Arm Body Style(Standard)
Rocker Arm Nut Style(Polylock)
Slot Width (in)(0.562 in.)
Maximum Spring Diameter (in) (1.500 in.)
Rocker Arm Finish(Natural)

ARP 7/16" Rocker Arm studs - $50
=========================
ARP 7/16" Pro Series Rocker Studs (ARP 234-7202)

Guideplates - $25
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Black Oxided Steel Guideplates (Comp Cams 4820-8)

Trickflow ChromeMoly Hardened Pushrods - $75
===================================
For Use with Guideplates : Yes
Tubing Diameter (in): 0.313 in.
Pushrod Material: ChromeMoly
Top Tip Style: Ball
Bottom Tip Style: Ball
Intake Overall Length (in): 7.200 in.
Exhaust Overall Length (in): 7.200 in.
One-Piece Pushrod: Yes
Oiling: Yes
Tapered: No
Tip Attachment: Formed
Top Tip Diameter: 5/16 in.
Bottom Tip Diameter: 5/16 in.
Wall Thickness (in): 0.080 in.
Heat-Treated: Yes
Quantity: 16.

These are basically new. They do not have many passes on them at all. I just do not need them with the 5.3.

03-11-2011, 04:56 PM	#1
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	How old is too old... When it comes to valve springs? What is your thoughts on the subject? My beehives are now 5 1/2 years old with 25-30k miles on them. I'm considering doing a swap for some PAC 1518's and upgrading my valve terrain w/ NSA rockers. ( I don't like the idea of turning 6600+ rpm on SA rockers. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

03-11-2011, 05:23 PM	#2
Darryl Buckner The Top Dog Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,318	Well I run Pac springs and love them. That being said the correct thing to do is have a machine shop put them on a valve spring compressor and check them out, they should be able to tell you.. __________________ When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson

03-11-2011, 05:27 PM	#3
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	I think I will be picking up the PAC's either way, it's too good of a deal to pass up. With that said, I will get simmons to check out my old ones. With any luck, I can sell them and recoup some of my money. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

03-11-2011, 06:18 PM	#4
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	dad has some NSA rockers for sale __________________

03-11-2011, 06:22 PM	#5
dkbmxer002 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orlando/charleston/savannah/D.C. Posts: 2,265	i just started giving thought into this as well, i know i am fine for now, but i never really thought about it since i never ran anything crazy in the past (i still don't but now more than my old lil 918's lol) __________________ white 90's ls single cam nitrous hatchback

03-11-2011, 08:52 PM	#7
1998ta__1991rs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Ash Posts: 4,283	may want to check yours for rust, they may be close to rusting through as much as your car sits __________________ Funny

03-11-2011, 08:52 PM	#8
Sean Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 918	How young is too young is the questiong you should be asking. __________________

03-11-2011, 10:41 PM	#10
BAD BOB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SUMMERVILLE Posts: 3,681	just stop being a jew and buy new ones and toss the old pieces of crap. __________________ IM BAD BOB

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