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cadillacoffin · 08-11-2012, 08:46 AM

whats the pros/cons of using the single coil springs that is offered by isky? like ford springs do they bottom out quickly?

who makes the best adjustable lifter?

thanks fella's

Pete · 08-11-2012, 12:31 PM

Single springs are all you need for a street engine. Get a new set of Zephyr springs and set them at 50 to 60 lb on the seat depending on how much cam you have.

The bottom line cost of adjustable lifters and having a valve job done like original with the stock hollow steel lifters will be the same and you don't have to worry about quality or having the adjustment change with the stock ones.
The cam will last longer also.

cadillacoffin · 08-11-2012, 09:21 PM

does anyone know if egge offers a 3 ring piston for a 3.248 hole? their website doesnt offer one but thats not exactly definative.

what size hole would you guys recomend taking a motor out?

Pete · 08-11-2012, 10:29 PM

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Just about all piston manufacturers furnish 3.312.
At that size, you will have enough room for at least 4 more bore jobs.
After that you can sleeve it back to stock and start over.
You won't live long enough to wear the block completely out.

08-11-2012, 08:46 AM	#1
cadillacoffin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 158	dual or single coil valve springs? whats the pros/cons of using the single coil springs that is offered by isky? like ford springs do they bottom out quickly? who makes the best adjustable lifter? thanks fella's

08-11-2012, 12:31 PM	#2
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,409	Re: dual or single coil valve springs? Single springs are all you need for a street engine. Get a new set of Zephyr springs and set them at 50 to 60 lb on the seat depending on how much cam you have. The bottom line cost of adjustable lifters and having a valve job done like original with the stock hollow steel lifters will be the same and you don't have to worry about quality or having the adjustment change with the stock ones. The cam will last longer also.

08-11-2012, 09:21 PM	#3
cadillacoffin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 158	Re: dual or single coil valve springs? does anyone know if egge offers a 3 ring piston for a 3.248 hole? their website doesnt offer one but thats not exactly definative. what size hole would you guys recomend taking a motor out?

08-11-2012, 10:29 PM	#4
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,409	Re: dual or single coil valve springs? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Just about all piston manufacturers furnish 3.312. At that size, you will have enough room for at least 4 more bore jobs. After that you can sleeve it back to stock and start over. You won't live long enough to wear the block completely out.