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Which valve springs for TFS1 cam on GT40p heads

  • Thread starter Thread starter FordRacing302
  • Start date Start date Feb 12, 2011

FordRacing302

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I searched around and really couldnt find a solid answer...This is going on a stock 96 explorer shortblock btw, I dont know if that even matters
 

stykthyn

I want to measure mine. It doesn't look that tall.
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Take the heads to your local shop to get cleaned and resurfaced if necessary. Tell them the lift on the tfs cam and they will match the springs for you. I had my heads cleaned, decked, new freeze plugs,and upgraded springs for under 300:
 

mob

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Trick Flow Specialties TFS-2500100 - Trick Flow® Valve Spring Upgrade Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com

I installed these myself on my gt40p's and am using a TFS 1 cam as well.
 

Mustang5L5

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Crane cams also has a kit...but I can't seem to find the p/n right this sec
 

FordRacing302

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Thanks for the advise fellas, that Trickflow kit is probably what Ill go with
 
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