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03-01-2002, 03:32 AM

I want to build my SOHC VTEC engine and i was wondering if it is absolutely necessary to replace my valves, spring and retainers when i get my head built?? I have a 99 ex with 34000 miles on it and I'm not gonna modify my ECU to raise my red line or anything im just gonna go mostly NA with a Little bit of NOS.....and also, does anyone know what kinda compression i should be running with the mods i've listed above?

Racing Rice · 03-01-2002, 09:09 AM

It depends on how aggressive of a cam you get. You will probably have to replace the springs and retainers if you have a very aggressive because they will be stonger then the stock springs. If you just go with a mild cam youll probably be fine with stock stuff for a while.

03-01-2002, 11:22 AM

If you're not raising the rev limits of the motor and keeping a mild cam profile, you're fine stock. If you're going to extend the rev limits and used a wilder cam profile, you'll want stiffer springs and stronger retainers to prevent floating

03-01-2002, 03:32 AM	#1
QwikSiLvErCIVIC Posts: n/a	D16 Head work question????? I want to build my SOHC VTEC engine and i was wondering if it is absolutely necessary to replace my valves, spring and retainers when i get my head built?? I have a 99 ex with 34000 miles on it and I'm not gonna modify my ECU to raise my red line or anything im just gonna go mostly NA with a Little bit of NOS.....and also, does anyone know what kinda compression i should be running with the mods i've listed above?

03-01-2002, 09:09 AM	#2
Racing Rice Project Combat Honda Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Highland,OH Age: 45 Posts: 7,985	It depends on how aggressive of a cam you get. You will probably have to replace the springs and retainers if you have a very aggressive because they will be stonger then the stock springs. If you just go with a mild cam youll probably be fine with stock stuff for a while. __________________ Racing Rice

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03-01-2002, 11:22 AM	#3
VTC_CiViC Posts: n/a	If you're not raising the rev limits of the motor and keeping a mild cam profile, you're fine stock. If you're going to extend the rev limits and used a wilder cam profile, you'll want stiffer springs and stronger retainers to prevent floating