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Re: Performance valve advice sought

To: "Robert E. Shlafer" <PilotRob@webtv.net>
Subject: Re: Performance valve advice sought
Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2002 22:28:18 -0400
Cc: spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <1601-3DA24487-4903@storefull-2171.public.lawson.webtv.net>
sent e-mail off, we shall see, I hope. Thanks

"Robert E. Shlafer" wrote:

> Andrew-
>
> Using 1.5 rockers with a kit designed within which there are springs
> designed
> for the stock rocker ratio (1.3 more or less) will in effect "stiffen"
> those springs,
> making for a higher rpm wherein valve
> "float" will be encountered.
>
> This will also increase loading on all
> valve train parts (including cam lobes).
>
> All of this is expected of the "tuned" unit
> wherein an "extension" of the stock "redline" is desired for more top
> end power (as in racing).
>
> If all you wish is better top end performance WITHIN and UP TO the
> stock factory "redline", then softer valve
> springs are in the offing using 1.5 rockers.
>
> On the Kent website click onto "contact
> us" and address your question to the
> attention of "tech support". The cam
> (kit) maker is normally the best source of
> advice for use of his product.
>
> Let us know what advice you get in this
> respect, please!! :)
>
> Cap'n. Bob
>     '60 :{)

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