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Old 09-08-2009, 08:42 PM   #1
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what valve springs do i use?

I have a set of World Sportman II iron heads that need new springs.I need to know what size to get for a stock cam with roller lifters and 1.6 roller rockers and also what length push rods. I appreciate any help thanks.
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Re: what valve springs do i use?

You probably dont need crazy springs at all. Just get something good to .550 lift and call it a day.
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Re: what valve springs do i use?

To stay cost-effective it's probably a good idea to get springs that are the same diameter as your existing retainers so you don't have to buy a new set. For (stock size) 1.25" retainers a set of Comp 981s will do fine with that combo of parts. For larger 1.45" retainers a set of Comp 986s would work fine, with 987s being acceptable as well, if a bit of overkill for a stock roller cam. If they're the big-boy 1.55" retainers you won't find what you need and you'll have to get a smaller set of retainers to work with appropriate springs.
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Re: what valve springs do i use?

What's the maximum RPM and how much lift at the valve will your 1.6 rocker arms get you?

As for pushrods, who knows, you'll need to measure that.
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