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    Default 3TC valve springs and retainers

    how does stock 3TC valve springs and retainers performed in boosted application?

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    Junior Member Backyard Mechanic jezza323's Avatar
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    Default Re: 3TC valve springs and retainers

    not sure

    maybe ask on this site's forums, plenty of boosted 3tc's here http://www.toyota3tc.com/
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    Default Re: 3TC valve springs and retainers

    how much boost will you be running?

    Really though, you will need to measure your valve spring pressure and then make an educated assessment from there.

    I use the std retainers (2TG). I run 90+ lbs on the seat. edit - this is direct actuated (shim under bucket type) valves. For rocker and pushrods you will want a few extra pounds of spring pressure to control the whole shebang.
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    Default Re: 3TC valve springs and retainers

    the target boost level will be 14psi.. right now i'm half way install the stock 3TC valve springs back to my motor.. but find that its very difficult for me to install the springs with the head still attached to the block. tried to find the valve spring compressor but it was not available at all around hardware shops near me... i'm very de-motivated now..

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    Default Re: 3TC valve springs and retainers

    Had them on a garret fd from an SU carbie in 1983 went fine, gearbox and diff crapped out but engine was great. Its here for free if you want it..
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    Default Re: 3TC valve springs and retainers

    why would it mate if ya had stock valve springs on a boosted motor?
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    Default Re: 3TC valve springs and retainers

    i'm concern if valve float may happen at 8000RPM..

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