Upgraded NEO Valve Springs

[Rand0b]

Hi all

Any reason not to get the Kelford Drop in springs for RB25DET NEO?

RB25DET NEO “Drop-In” Spring to Suit OEM Retainer

Any concerns with OEM base / retainer that would warrant replacement ?

 

RB25DET NEO Beehive Spring | Titanium Retainers

I know that Ti-retainers would be lighter / faster on valvetrain making it easier to move.

[GTSBoy]

Unless you're planning to turn 11ty rpm, there's no need to spend on jewellery like Ti retainers. If you're flush with cash, go ahead. It's good for the insta-likes.

[Rand0b]

13 hours ago, GTSBoy said:

Unless you're planning to turn 11ty rpm, there's no need to spend on jewellery like Ti retainers. If you're flush with cash, go ahead. It's good for the insta-likes.

Agreed, just was not sure if RBs had anything that would dictate recommending new base or retainer. Everyone recommends head drain due to oil pooling the head. Didn’t kno if there was a similar thing potentially for valve springs  

 

 

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

6 hours ago, Rand0b said:

Didn’t kno if there was a similar thing potentially for valve springs

Definitely do valve springs, on my old non-NEO motor, with 1.7bar of boost I would get valve float (power went flat, sounded like a misfire).

Current motor has Performance Springs springs & Ti retainers. Was about $200AUD more to get the retainers, so why not? Lol.. now I can tell @GTSBoy I have Ti retainers.

[GTSBoy]

@Dose Pipe Sutututu You're such a poser.

[Rand0b]

4 hours ago, Dose Pipe Sutututu said:

Definitely do valve springs, on my old non-NEO motor, with 1.7bar of boost I would get valve float (power went flat, sounded like a misfire).

Current motor has Performance Springs springs & Ti retainers. Was about $200AUD more to get the retainers, so why not? Lol.. now I can tell @GTSBoy I have Ti retainers.

These ones from golebys?

 

 

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

1 hour ago, Rand0b said:

These ones from golebys?

 

 

Those are the exact ones in my current shit box (now has a NEO motor).

[Rand0b]

6 hours ago, Dose Pipe Sutututu said:

Those are the exact ones in my current shit box (now has a NEO motor).

I would assume these are a quality name brand in aus? No specs on them on the website they are the same price as just kelford drop in springs 

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

They're used quite a bit, however Kelford springs and cam combo would be a no brainer.

I went with this brand purely from a cost perspective on my last motor (not the 1st one) and carried them across onto the current motor.

[GTSBoy]

Goleby's don't generally mess about with shit quality stuff.