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Springs for 509 Cam in 440 #1599397
03/27/14 09:57 PM
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Guys,

What are my other options besides the MP valve springs for use with the MP 509 cam? What would you pick?

Thanks!

Paul

Re: Springs for 509 Cam in 440 [Re: furyman1966] #1599398
03/27/14 10:33 PM
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I'm using the springs that came with Edelbrock heads. Many people take these springs off for various reasons, before even using them, so you may be able to find a new set for a reasonable price.

Re: Springs for 509 Cam in 440 [Re: Exit1965] #1599399
03/28/14 12:04 PM
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The take off springs from most aluminum heads do work good for something like that.

Comp 911-15s are probably good for you. Anything else over 300 open load should be pretty OK. You could go higher, especially if you want to RPM the engine pretty tight, just remember higher spring pressures are tougher on the cam. One of the benefits to the Purpleshafts though is that the ramps were designed a long time ago. Guys will poo poo on them for not being a modern lobe, but they require less spring pressure and are less susceptible to getting wiped out.

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Now I need to pin those needles, got to feel that heat
Hear my motor screamin while I'm tearin up the street
Re: Springs for 509 Cam in 440 [Re: GTX MATT] #1599400
03/30/14 02:06 PM
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Cool, Thanks Guys!







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