Spring pressure for roller cams

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by Mark Demko, May 15, 2022.

  1. 41speciman

    41speciman Well-Known Member

    What work is done on heads for valve spring not to bind ?
     
  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    All coil springs have specifications for pressure at various installed heights. They can be shimmed for correct pressures (within the spring's range) required for different cams. They also have a spec for coil bind. Have a look at these TA Stage1 springs,

    http://taperformance.com/products.asp?cat=408

    Some springs require machining of the spring pad to accommodate a larger diameter, or the guide needs to be machined for some inner valve springs.

    https://www.compcams.com/valve-springs-101
     
    Last edited: May 22, 2022
  3. Mart

    Mart Gold level member

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  4. 41speciman

    41speciman Well-Known Member

    This is what I have not sure what springs it would need
     

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  5. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    I’m thinking I’m going to need fresh springs as these seem to have gotten a bit soft.
     
  6. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    I’m not sure why TA left the spring pressure recommendations blank on most of these roller cams cards for the 350.
     
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  7. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    I don’t wanna buy new springs:(
    These aren’t that old, I remember changing them a few years ago.
     
  8. Mart

    Mart Gold level member

    You have .990 coil bind on those, shim them. I went .060 to bring them back to new spec, +5 or so lbs.
    Int & exh valves are opening .584 with good valve control to 7k.:eek:
     
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  9. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    That’s what I’m going to do:D
     

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