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    Hi All

    Does anyone know what springs will fit an 18r. eg: chev,holden etc..

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    18r aftermarket springs fit!

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    Default Re: valve spring upgrade

    Quote Originally Posted by kingmick
    18r aftermarket springs fit!

    Very Helpfull

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    They are the same as 4AGE, maybe easier to try and get these days, probably not much more help than Kingmick's post i guess.

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    Default Re: valve spring upgrade

    pardon, what they dont make aftermarket springs or does dale want to use second hand springs?
    Im lost dosnt make sense to me, new springs are around $180 retail, i would assume as i dont pay retail, im guessing but it will be close to that.
    Second hand springs. you would have to test, then you run the risk of not knowing what work they have done etc.
    please feel free to enlighten me to what you want, makes it much easyer!

    Think i might take up reading peoples minds! i got some holden and chev springs here and they are only 220 and 260 on the seat, would you like me to take a picture to show you the diameter diffrence
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    see this is why i thought dale would eleborate!



    just a little big beside 4ag springs! im happy to help if you let use know how! bloody cold outside!

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    Quote Originally Posted by dale30
    Hi All

    Does anyone know what springs will fit an 18r. eg: chev,holden etc..
    call performance springs, they will know.
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    Do 18R's springs fit 18R-G's?
    U can buy 18R-G springs in the US for cheap, check ebay.com (not .au).
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    To Those that tried to help thanks

    I thought it was a simple question, but obviosly not simple enough so i will explain.

    We race an 18r and im im doing a cam upgrade so i need better springs 18r's are only 45lb. 4 years at 7000rpm no probs.
    Not interested in $180 springs when i can buy stock springs for lots of other makes for $40.
    So my question was does any one know what else will fit

    If you wish to talk to me like a dill some more go ahead. Its not a rocket science question..if ya dont know thats cool. Just thought i would ask the experts.

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    wasnt talking to you like a dill, was trying to understand what you wanted!
    hence the chev pic example!
    Last edited by kingmick; 13-08-2006 at 07:14 PM.

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    nissan Lseries 6cyl 2.4,2.6,2.8.
    mistsubishi 4g63, 4g63,4g54 1.8 and 2 litre and turbo SOC
    MGB 4cyl 1600 and 1800cc
    holden gemini/rodeo 1967-82 in 1.6,1.8,2.0,2.4,2.6
    Ford 2litre 4cyl sohc cortina and escort 1976-80

    thats all according to the Camtech trade book!

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    ^^^ Is that reliable though?
    Thanks if it is, cause its very usefull.

    Do you know the rate of each in lb's? ie, are they higher than 45lb's?

    And, are 18R's the same as 18RG's?

    Rodeo was 2.3 not 2.4
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    has 2.4 in the camtech book! and as to how reliable, there usually pretty good! no dosnt have spring rates, but now you have the models it might be easier to find the rates! the turbo mitsashity may be the go.
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    call the toymods SPONSOR, performance springs, and ask. they are always very helpful. they are also a lot cheaper than you think.
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    allan an performance springs is great! ive bought about 260 springs off hime lately. top bloke, great range, and AWESOME (ie 'real' cost price) pricing for toymods financial members (with current membership card)
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