Hey people im looking for someone who may have a spare or unwanted set of 4.6L valve springs for sale to complete my 16v head reco
Cheers Cam
Cheers Cam
You're putting a 16V together? I'd be ordering the Sealed Power VS1632 springs, not those Crow Cams beehive ones, which (at a guess) will also need nonstandard retainers on a B234 head. <p>blondejay;64031 wroteIf you wanted to start a group buy, your welcome to put me down for a set
Rock Auto seems to be the store that has the best price for the VS1632. eBay has them slightly cheaper. But with Rock Auto, at least you know you're getting a Sealed Power spec spring and not a weaker lookalike. They may even do a better price for a larger quantity.Vee_Que;64039 wroteWhy not just get them from overseas? No real need for a group buy?
The "good" springs are 12% less.... :( Let's see i there's an alternative.Bumping this to add some relevant info. I had the opportunity to measure the used stock valve springs and some Sealed Power VS1632 springs over the weekend.
Of note, the VS1632 springs are not a "beehive" spring, they are as straight as can be. They do have a progressive winding to them, and that will reduce the reciprocating mass of the spring IF the tightly would part is mounted near the head.
The Ford 4.6/VS1632 springs do offer more seat pressure, but that's about it. I'm not sure why these are viewed as "THE upgraded spangs mang!"... as the stockers actually are a stiffer spring.
Used 16v springs:
Spring Rate (installed to block): 250lbs/in
Open Height: 43.6mm/1.715in
Installed Height: 37mm/1.456in & 22.7Kgs/50lbs
Coil Bind: 24.4mm/0.960in & 79.5Kgs/175lbs
Sealed Power VS-1632 "Ford 4.6" springs
Spring Rate (installed to block): 220lbs/in
Open Height: 52.6mm/2.070in
Installed Height: 37mm/1.456in & 31.8Kgs/70lbs
Coil Bind: 24.4mm/0.960in & 79.5Kgs/175lbs
$249 USD + shipping for a set of 32, or $7.78 USD each plus shipping.Product Description
Ford 4.6, 4V , 330 lbs/in
0.500" Lift ovate wire beehive springs for Ford 4V cylinder heads
95lbs @ 1.420"
260lbs @ .920"
Upper ID .645"
Lower ID .755"
coil bind approximately .870"
set of 32.
The numbers on these Toohey springs suggest they're stiffer than the VS1632 across the range and they bind 1.4mm lower, allowing a wee bit more lift.Vee_Que;66404 wroteThe forum saying that people have had good results with the springs because of the installed height pressure...
Major Ledfoot Vee_Que (@Vee_Que) wrote: » The forum saying that people have had good results with the springs because of the installed height pressure... The numbers on these Toohey springs suggest they're stiffer than the VS1632 across the range and they bind 1.4mm lower, allowing a wee bit more lift. Installed Height length & pressure via culberro: Used B234 16v springs: = 37mm/1.456in & 22.7Kgs/50lbs, Coil Bind: 24.4mm/0.960in & 79.5Kgs/175lbs Sealed Power VS-1632 = 37mm/1.456in & 31.8Kgs/70lbs, Coil Bind: 24.4mm/0.960in & 79.5Kgs/175lbs and these - SP008 - 32 springs = 37mm/1.456in & 37.2Kgs /82lbs. The spring rate of the Toohey spring is 330lbs/in, and coil bind is 0.870in (22.098 mm).
Nothing like bringing a 4 year old thread back from the dead.
Did you end up getting the Toohey springs? Fitment?
I'm pondering my options at the moment. Valve train is one of the last things to figure out with my engine build.