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Old 08-16-2007, 01:02 AM
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I told my friend to get 918 and he somehow ends up ordering 981 springs ...will 981's work on a 5.3??
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Those springs are not a beehive style spring. They're a straight style spring. You could run them, but you'll need a retainer that will fit it. The rate maybe ok for your cam but it seems a bit soft if your going to run something with decent size.

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exchange them for the right springs!

i love stupid little learning experiences like this! just enough to **** a guy off! lol
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He went and got 918s
Originally Posted by joehawkz71
exchange them for the right springs!

i love stupid little learning experiences like this! just enough to **** a guy off! lol
That is no lie.
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