AFR springs and Max lift..

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Dec 5, 2004 | 11:16 AM

GTA

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AFR springs and Max lift..

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Dec 5, 2004 | 11:43 AM

RB83L69

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Yes it does rather suck that they do that. But they're not the only ones.

Use Comp 987 or Crower 68390X3, installed at 1.800".

Dec 5, 2004 | 01:38 PM

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Dec 5, 2004 | 09:54 PM

Stekman

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I replied via email, so you can take a look for that.

Yup, thje 987 springs are a 1.43" OD so they will fit. Since you are running alum heads, spring cups or locators of sort might be something to consider.

I would just match the retainers to the springs. Comp sells 10° retainers that are a perfect fit for their 98x series of springs. You would be able to reuse the locks then.

Dec 5, 2004 | 10:03 PM

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Dec 6, 2004 | 06:51 PM

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How many people have had problems with the valve springs on AFR Heads?

I frequent a lot of boards and this is the only one that I've been to where I've heard this problem.