Can you use XE262 with stock springs?
#1
Drifting
Thread Starter
Can you use XE262 with stock springs?
When you ask help guys they just want you to buy complete kit which I dont need. I am going to put in new stock springs depending on what I learn.
#3
Drifting
Thread Starter
Re: Can you use XE262 with stock springs? (Surfer69)
I have the 3911068 springs rated 80#@1.70.
The spring comp recommends is 105#@1.70. :confused:
The spring comp recommends is 105#@1.70. :confused:
#4
Burning Brakes
Member Since: Jul 2001
Location: Ajax Ontario
Posts: 1,160
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Can you use XE262 with stock springs? (Surfer69)
It's important to use the recommended springs with the XE series of Cams. My understanding is it's the ramp profile, more so than the total lift that is the difference between the XE and other cams from the same company that appear to have similar lift/duration.
#5
Drifting
Thread Starter
Re: Can you use XE262 with stock springs? (68shark)
The shop says they will use a 110# spring when they do the heads so it looks like that will work fine.
#6
Safety Car
Re: Can you use XE262 with stock springs? (Surfer69)
I'd be careful on this one and just get the kit. The "shop" may just intend on using the popular Z/28 spring since this is a pretty standard upgrade for their off-the-shelf springs but it falls a bit short of the grinder's spring. If you go the shop route, ask them whose springs they are using or are they just going to shim up the shelf spring to get the 110# seat pressure.
#7
Safety Car
Member Since: Feb 1999
Location: Fountain Hills AZ
Posts: 3,625
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes
on
10 Posts
Re: Can you use XE262 with stock springs? (Surfer69)
Also keep in mind that springs degrade and become weaker with time and use. While a stock set at original specs may be adequate to handle a bigger cam, an old stock set might not. Considering the amount of effort and expense involved in the cam swap, I think it's false economy to not change the springs unless you know they're up to the task.