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Any local shops that are selling the PSI valve springs?? I hear there the hot ticket.

Ted

Nah, you should order them from CV Products.   But there are a few different ones that will fit the vw platform.

Thanks Taylor, I heard that Rodger Crawford can get them also, might be able to help get the right ones, will see.

Ted

Jeff Denham can get them also.

Are you looking for a drag race, high pressure spring or a moderate pressure spring? VW size or chevy size spring?  I think the spring you are looking for may be PSI LS1512ML

Gonna need long valves..

Spring Specs
O.D.: 1.275"
Outer I.D.: .935"
Inner I.D.: .665"
Seat Pressure: 130#
Seat Height: 1.800"
Open Pressure: 395#
Open Height: 1.150"
Rate: 408#
Max Lift: .650"
Coil Bind: 1.070"

Hahaha oops. That's not them.   I guess I only know the part number for the real high pressure drag springs.

What´s good about them?

 Higher quality compared to the competition? Lower price? Both?

CB650's = best bang for the buck

Hey Taylor, here's the deal have a set of new heads that is to me over the top, as far as springs and length. Has K-800's, with .200 longer valve stems, want to go stock length, I'm more of a street guy with an occasional strip. Don't want to modify my heads for my rockers. The PSI springs I hear is what the Pro-Bikes use, if they can use them, should last a whole lot longer on VW's. Already been told by some of the big boys in the VW industry. Guess you can say, trying to have my cake and eat it too. LOL!

Ted

http://www.psisprings.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20:drag-springs-oca&catid=23:uncategorised


Check here.  That's what I run also.

http://www.cbperformance.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=1493

Hi

PSI springs are not only highest quality, they are made from superior tool steel that allows more deflection of the windings than other springs.
The result is what we are all looking for: short springs that allow high lifts. ;D
On the other side you can even use longer softer springs with a lot of pre load to receive the required seat pressure without to high pressure on the nose.

The only downside of PSI springs is the price.

MeXX

Which PSI spring would your recommend Mexx? And which one should we buy for a typical VW head and with "standard length" valves?

Hi

First of all here you can check them out:

http://www.psisprings.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5&Itemid=34

As most of the PSI springs are very long springs with a coil bind above 1.00´ they are not very suitable for "standard length" valves othervise you need allot seat pressure and only moderate lift.
But there are some in the range of K-motion 800



MeXX

Thanks Mexx!

I just switched over to beehives with an install height of 1.800", spring pressures comparable to the 650's --- I'll see if I can find the part number

I had this part number for some beehives with an installed height 2.00" similiar to a K800 in pressures -- -- CCA-26125-1 -- -- would had to make custom retainers

I can't find the part number for the 650-type spring and retainers -- I oredered them from another source than Summit and can't find that record

Found the info -- got my Beehives from Comp cams

similar to K650 setup on 1.800" install height

retainer 774-1 need 8
spring 26981-1 need 8
Locks 623-1 need 8

these were for the CB ss valves in my angle ports ----- total cost from comp $122.40 -- got the springs from comp for 9.88 each -- summit has them for almost $12

info:
Brand:COMP Cams

Manufacturer's Part Number:26981-1

Part Type:Valve Springs

Product Line:COMP Cams Valve Springs

Summit Racing Part Number:CCA-26981-1



UPC:036584126393

Number of Springs Per Valve:Single

Outside Diameter of Outer Spring (in):1.240 in.

Coil Bind Height (in):1.115 in.

Damper Spring Included:No

Spring Rate (lbs/in):347 lbs./in.

Inside Diameter of Outer Spring (in):0.825 in.

Valve Spring Style:Beehive

Hi, Just wondering what retainers people are running with the psi 1223 springs 1.215o.d spring? Thanks!

I always check Summit for a lot of that stuff, partly coz that's where I get most of my stuff from, but also due to the excellent parts listings they have based on dimensions.
Like this one........

http://www.summitracing.com/int/search/department/engines-components/section/camshafts-valvetrain/part-type/valve-spring-retainers?N=4294949512%2B4294943569%2B4294918024&SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Ascending&retaillocation=int

Hi Ted! Call R/D spring...760 948 4698....they have, or can get both....I would go with the bee hives...