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TheDeliveryBoy

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what would be the best valve springs for the stage 2 comp cams for a 2003 gt? anyone have pros or cons on the patriot springs or comp cams springs?
 

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i have the comp cams springs (26113-16), there good for .550 lift, i think they have 93lbs seat pressure, and 198lbs open pressure, i havent even ran the engine yet so i cant say anything good or bad, but thats what most people go with..
 
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ok i was leaning more towards the comp cams but i can get the patriots for about $100 cheaper with titanium retaianers!
 

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buy the hitech stage IIs and you dont need springs plus you can make 300rwhp without losing any low end torque granted you have long tubes. i have manley nex tek springs in my new heads. they have been a great spring for high rpm. havent hread any issues either. cheap also. good luck on the install its a pita with the motor in the car.
 
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Where did u get the hitechs at?
 

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I can only comment on what I've had. I originally went with the comp cam springs and in 4 months they were allowing the valves to hang open. I was revving the car to 6800. I eventually switched to crower stage 2 with titanium retainers and had no problems after that. That was with stage 1 cushman cams in the car.

Bill
 
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