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Breaking in valve springs ?

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Apr 2, 2004 | 03:35 PM

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Breaking in valve springs ?

the sales rep at comp cams told me when i break in my valve springs to remove the inner spring. Is that really necessary because i dont really want to have to remove the springs again to pput the inner spring back in. Thanks

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Apr 2, 2004 | 05:21 PM

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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air

Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)

Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E

Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89

Sounds like breaking in the cam to me.

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Apr 2, 2004 | 06:30 PM

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Yep, if you are breaking in a flat tappet cam you could ruin it by running to much spring.

Thats the deal.

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Apr 2, 2004 | 08:05 PM

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ok thanks guys that will save me a bunch of time

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