Which cams?

[JET]

How would an old spring be more succeptible to binding? Just because you wouldn't do it, doesn't mean it is necessary. The stereotypes for the cam companies are off also. Nothing against you Wiz, but you always come on here stating your opinions as hard fact and everyone should do what you say. You are far from a DSM guru and your opinions are not fact.

[Wizard]

Originally Posted by JET

How would an old spring be more succeptible to binding?

Are you kidding? You really think a stock valve spring with over 100k miles has the same tension and resilience as a new spring? It's called wore out.....think about it. A wore out valve spring will 'bottom out' or not return to its original position more easily than a new stocker...Some never come back to the OEM free length ever so it's shorter than stock. Same idea as wore out coil springs that cause a car to sag and bottom out easily.

And I never state my opinions as fact...I just provide data as to what I feel would be a good choice. But, in the end it all comes down to the user. They don't have to listen to me...but there are others that believe the same as I do. Why push the edge when you can be safe?

No one here is a complete guru as you put it. But, I feel i'm rather knowledgable and have plenty of creditials and experience to back it up. What exactly in your book defines a guru? And why the need to come into a 'helpful' post with data and numbers just to bash on me? Do I know you? Or better yet, do you know me? Doubt it.

Back on topic.....

Wiz

[JET]

Originally Posted by Wizard

Are you kidding? You really think a stock valve spring with over 100k miles has the same tension and resilience as a new spring? It's called wore out.....think about it. A wore out valve spring will 'bottom out' or not return to its original position more easily than a new stocker...Some never come back to the OEM free length ever so it's shorter than stock. Same idea as wore out coil springs that cause a car to sag and bottom out easily.

Wiz

Wow, you need to learn what coil bind is. I agree that the springs will be weaker over time, but that doesn't have a thing to do with coil bind. Coil bind comes from the coil being too big and the cam having too much lift, causing the coil to bind. This obviously can't happen unless you think the spring grows over time.

Maybe it is just the way you word your post, but to say Webcams are good and Crowers should stick to NA cams because they can't make power on a turbo car is wrong. Several of us are making good power on Crowers.