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Drivetrain Problem with modified R53, running on 3 cylinders ??

Old Nov 5, 2017 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by slash695
Ok interesting, yes it's RMW street cam which is more aggressive.
Doesn't the new cam come with new valve springs ? If more aggressive cam would be common sense need stronger springs.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2017 | 05:56 AM
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My Dominator did not come with different springs. I am thinking that if you want to increase the revs you go with stiffer springs.

On how aggressive the cam is, I probably should have measured the plug tube to lobe clearance before I changed over. The Dominator lobes were contacting the plug tube so I dimpled the tubes. Also thought I read someplace that not only are the lobes higher, the cam to sprocket degree is changed.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2017 | 07:44 PM
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With higher lifts, plus higher RPM cutout from tune the springs are definitely under heavier duty than stock. The $64k question is how much more stress. I incline to think the higher lift is more taxing than higher RPM cutout as most folks don't regularly hit the rev limiter.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2017 | 10:43 PM
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How interesting, I have had mine on for 30000km and regularly hit the rev limiter say a couple times a week haha

125000km total now
 
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Old Nov 6, 2017 | 04:50 AM
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I did not go with higher revs on my tune. With the mods I have, can hit the rev limiter in 1st at the blink of an eye. I could have been more aggressive with the tune had I wanted to and I did not go with a header as well. I do not track my car so tenths of seconds between engine and suspension mods do not mean that much to me. I like some spirited driving once in while. With the setup I have that includes some better brake pads, I am quite happy with the results.

Back on topic, hopefully the OP has just the broken spring to deal with not more internal damage.
 
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