Re: [T3] Engine machining.....flat cams

["Shad Laws" <shad@aircooled.net>]

<x-charset iso-8859-1>Hey Jim-

> Last time I was in the automotive machine shop that I use, the machinist
> mentioned that modern cars use valve springs with MUCH less pressure than
> ours. I don't know how they get away with that. Does anyone else?

What kind of modern car?

For example, a modern small-displacement 4-valve Honda has comparatively
small valves and VERY mild cams, even compared to a stock 1600 VW.  Plus,
with overhead cams, I *think* there's fewer problems with rocker inertia
causing float.

Just guessing...

Take care,
Shad Laws
LN Engineering - Aircooled Precision Performance
http://www.LNengineering.com


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