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Old 09-11-2010, 08:09 PM
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i have a 4k gsk that only spins 2600 rpm.. if i tighten the springs will that raise the rpm? thanks guys in advance
 
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Old 09-11-2010, 11:17 PM
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2600 rpm free rev in park?
 
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Old 09-12-2010, 01:24 AM
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yes if you tighten them it should turn alot better for you. springs should be set at .045 to .050, make sure you measure them and set both sides, or sets the same.
 
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Old 09-12-2010, 01:28 AM
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that is how it works. its centrifugal.
 
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Old 09-12-2010, 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by monster12valve
i have a 4k gsk that only spins 2600 rpm.. if i tighten the springs will that raise the rpm? thanks guys in advance
do you have valve springs?
 
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Old 09-12-2010, 09:16 AM
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yes i have 60lb valve springs. i set them back to factory tightness. i counted the turns of the nut and matched it back with the new springs. havent tried to free rev it in park or neutral... i no i did it right.. but what happens if one is a click tighter? also my idle stayed the exact same. i thought it would need adjusting? thanks for the help guys
 
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Old 09-12-2010, 10:14 AM
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yeah i think u need 2 tighten them more
 
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Old 09-12-2010, 10:43 AM
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Try three clicks after the first soft click. If you watch, you can see and hear when it clicks. Also, be sure that you got ALL of the washers out before installing the new springs.
 
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Old 09-12-2010, 12:01 PM
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yea i got the washers out... there was 2 on each spring set. i will give them another couple clicks 2maro. also for anybody thinking about doing there own gsk install....DO IT!! i was nervous at first but it is super easy! so glad i saved the 170$ the shop wanted to install the vs and gsk. Thanks again guys for the help.. i really appreciate it alot !

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Also you talk about a night and day difference !
 

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