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  1. #1 Last Question before the top swap 
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    Okay so I'm doing a top swap if you couldn't tell! I'm running headers, 1.9 rockers, cai, 180 t stat, autolite 104 plugs, poly motor mounts, 1 3/8 radiator.
    Here's the question I have 130k on the engine do I need to get new springs?
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    Nope but sure wouldn't hurt to go ahead and change them out when you swap the heads.. After all you want stronger springs when you use anything other then factory rockers.


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    ^ x2. After doing a bunch of reading, the general consensus was, you don't HAVE to, but it's cheap insurance.
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    Actually I believe that with 1.9 rockers you will break stock springs... IIRC.
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    i'll probably just get 90's and play it safe then
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    no sense in blowing the engine haha
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