V8 Beast Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 If you are planning on upgrading your valve springs I suggest that you do not get the beehive springs (part # usually ends in 918, they also have a blue mark on the top of them). Go with the duals just to be safe. These things are breaking all over the place. If by chance you already have them warm your car up for at least a minute. I would also suggest that you dont open it up until the car is at normal running temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 You didn't break something again did you? I am running the comp 918s. I always let it idle for a few minutes to warm up. Where are you seeing this info? I have not seen anything on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted June 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 check ls1tech. Search under 918 valve spring or broken valve spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 If you broke, my unicorn should be in top condition. It's not, so my guess is that yours is still working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 You should always let the car warm up before romping on it. Cold springs don't like to bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted June 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 You should always let the car warm up before romping on it. Cold springs don't like to bend. Definitely, but from the sounds of it they need to be warmed up before the the car is taken out of park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted June 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 If you broke, my unicorn should be in top condition. It's not, so my guess is that yours is still working. My car is always broke in some way shape or form.... expensive top of the line parts FTL!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Don't debate this with my brother, he'll thing he's right and we're overreacting:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted June 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 After reading over 200 posts about broken valve springs I'm a believer! I just think I bent a valve though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattyona12 Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 I heard your valve got skeered cause my trans is fixed...lol. I have a valve spring compressor if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted June 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 I heard your valve got skeered cause my trans is fixed...lol. I have a valve spring compressor if needed. LOL!! Cool, I'll shoot you a PM if I need to borrow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 what kind of power are you making without the nitrous.. I like the AFR heads and cam combo you have their Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351mach11647545510 Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Don't debate this with my brother, he'll think he's right and we're overreacting:p dumbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351mach11647545510 Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 what kind of power are you making without the nitrous.. I like the AFR heads and cam combo you have there retard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351mach11647545510 Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 I heard your valve got scared because my transmission is fixed. lol. I have a valve spring compressor if needed. hick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351mach11647545510 Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 After reading over 200 posts about broken valve springs I'm a believer! I just think that I bent a valve though... acceptable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351mach11647545510 Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 My car is always broke in some way, shape, or form.... expensive top of the line parts fail!!!! Ignorance is not bliss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351mach11647545510 Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 You should always let the car warm up before beating the shit out of it. Cold springs don't like to bend. my way is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolrayz Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 I am running the comp 918s. Casey, Yours are from the older batches. This is a new issue and I believe you should be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 retard You caught 1 mistake out of 99% of my posts congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Urz da intarnetz winnarzzzz!!! ZOMGZ!!!!!111!!!!1!!!111$$$%%??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 When the 918's first came out they had some issues as well, that was some time ago however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billiumss Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 It seems that this is the 2nd time the Comp 918s are having issues. The 1st rule for anyone going to aftermarket valve springs is to get some heat in the engine before you go for a drive. Dual springs can also break but less of a chance of dropping a valve. I've read and heard of people chasing a misfire problem and it ended up being a broken dual spring. Their cars ran fine for the most part though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 It seems that this is the 2nd time the Comp 918s are having issues. The 1st rule for anyone going to aftermarket valve springs is to get some heat in the engine before you go for a drive. Dual springs can also break but less of a chance of dropping a valve. I've read and heard of people chasing a misfire problem and it ended up being a broken dual spring. Their cars ran fine for the most part though. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted June 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Almost 600 to the wheels on the street setup. Its also throwing off misfire codes. I definitely broke something I think I may have got a bad batch, because I baby the hell out of it until I hit the freeway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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