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Mailbag: What is Valve Spring Coil Bind?

by × on September 23, 2019 at 11:37 am × 3 comments

Q: What is valve spring coil bind? … A: Coil bind happens when the valve spring is fully compressed. The coils of the spring contact each other. This stops the […]

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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Calculating Valve Spring Clearance for Existing Cam

by × on July 19, 2019 at 1:06 pm × 2 comments

I bought a set of TFS valve springs (PN 16918-16) for my Summit 8702 cam for an LS engine and I realized these springs are only good up to a […]

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Parts Bin: Trick Flow Double Platinum LS Spring Packs

by × on April 24, 2019 at 4:00 pm × 2 comments

Looking for the ultimate set of dual springs for your LS engine build or cam swap? The Trick Flow TFS-2500286P (steel retainer) and the TFS-2500287P (titanium retainer) have arrived. These […]

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Mailbag: Troubleshooting Detonation Problems on a Chevy 427 Big Block

by × on September 4, 2017 at 9:00 am × 7 comments

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to help you tackle your auto-related conundrums. In this week’s Mailbag, we’re troubleshooting a backfiring problem on a 427 […]

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How to Retrofit GM LS Valve Springs on LT1 Cylinder Heads

by × on August 17, 2017 at 1:33 pm × 0 comments

Since the GM LS is such a popular engine series, LS-compatible parts are common and easy to find. Which means, if you’re using 1992-97 LT1-style heads on your engine, you […]

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Mailbag: Choosing the Right Valve Springs for Your Hydraulic Camshaft

by × on February 27, 2017 at 12:19 pm × 0 comments

Q: I’m going to drop a GM LT4 Hot Cam into my Gen I small block Chevy. What valve springs do you recommend for the best match? A: Summit Racing put together […]

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Video: Upgrading Valve Springs to Accommodate Cam Swap

by × on July 26, 2016 at 4:35 pm × 1 comment

When the gang at COMP Cams decided to swap the camshaft in a 454-cubic-inch V8 L29 L.4-liter Gen. VI motor with an aggressive profile, they were also forced to upgrade […]

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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Upgrading Valve Springs for Better High-RPM Performance

by × on December 18, 2015 at 10:21 am × 2 comments

I’ve got a 454 H.O. crate engine and we installed a small ProCharger centrifugal on the engine to bump the power. I thought this would work well with the engine’s […]

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Ask Away: Diagnosing High-RPM Power Loss

by × on February 26, 2015 at 11:46 am × 8 comments

I have a small block Chevy in a ’66 Chevy II that seems to run pretty good but now I’m not so sure. It’s a 383 small block with a […]

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Video: How to Properly Install Valve Springs

by × on January 27, 2015 at 3:10 pm × 1 comment

Watch this video from COMP Cams and learn the proper way to set up and install your valve springs. In this video, you’ll learn how to find your spring’s installed height, […]

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