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    Hey guys I'm about to start doing some upgrades but I was trying to find out, how much hp gain can someone get with the a valve spring upgrade from a 75lb to a 105lb..


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    Springs don't add HP, you usually only change them when doing cam/rockers.

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    Well your getting valve float at higher rpms.. The difference will not be noticeable by your butt dyno.
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    Oh ok.... I'm going with some 1.9 rockers and I didn't know if the valve springs added any hp


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    Quote Originally Posted by REDCOMPG View Post
    Well your getting valve float at higher rpms.. The difference will not be noticeable by your butt dyno.
    So it would just pull harder then???


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    No

    Your not going to ever reach that point on a n/a set up unless your going turbod and all out.

    Save your money...just doing springs is going to do nothing for you at the point.
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    Quote Originally Posted by REDCOMPG View Post
    No

    Your not going to ever reach that point on a n/a set up unless your going turbod and all out.

    Save your money...just doing springs is going to do nothing for you at the point.
    save your money and dont mod an NA car unless its gonna be for forced induction
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    I would suggest reading up a bit more on combustion engines and how to increase HP... Not a shot at ya', but its best that you do, in order to prevent wasting time and money with disappointing results. There are no quick pills that'll magically create HP, there are only certain things to do. And the golden rule always applies...

    CHEAP/FAST/RELIABLE

    put your finger over one word at a time and reveal that you can only have TWO of these at any time...

    cheap&fast is not reliable
    cheap&reliable is not fast
    fast&reliable is not cheap

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    Quote Originally Posted by coolone View Post
    I would suggest reading up a bit more on combustion engines and how to increase HP... Not a shot at ya', but its best that you do, in order to prevent wasting time and money with disappointing results. There are no quick pills that'll magically create HP, there are only certain things to do. And the golden rule always applies...

    CHEAP/FAST/RELIABLE

    put your finger over one word at a time and reveal that you can only have TWO of these at any time...

    cheap&fast is not reliable
    cheap&reliable is not fast
    fast&reliable is not cheap

    GOOD LUCK
    Thanks for that I never thought if it in that way... I guess I didn't give everything that I have plan.. The spring question was something that was bugging me and after research I couldn't find anything.... What I am doing is changing rockers and springs and after that is done I going to pick up some more heads and getting those done fully.... For what I am doing now I not expecting high gains but just a lil more do the wife can have her fun... I know you guys been beating me over the head but I guess it's my fault for not telling everything up front. I not worried about the money plus right now I'm about to order my shift kit.


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    Its good doing the research and asking questions that you can't find clear answers about. You could do rockers, hv3, plog/dp, tune and it should add more pep to the car. Its N/A right? The search button on the forum is really helpful also.

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