Tech / General Engine Is your car making a strange sound or won't start? Thinking of adding power with a new combination? Need other technical information or engine specific advice? Don't see another board for your problem? Post it here!

Afr 8017 springs and xfi cams?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-23-2014, 05:17 PM
  #1  
Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
z28yourstang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: vicksburg,mississippi
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 1986 z28
Engine: 350 hsr
Transmission: probuilt 700r4/edge 2800
Axle/Gears: stock 4th gen 3.23
Afr 8017 springs and xfi cams?

I have a set of afr heads with the standard 8017 springs. My question is will these be able to control the lobes on the xfi cams? Most people suggest upgrading to the 8019 springs. I'm looking at the xfi 268 in particular.
Old 09-23-2014, 08:26 PM
  #2  
Senior Member

iTrader: (3)
 
Lurbie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Davison, MI
Posts: 744
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Car: 89 Camaro
Engine: 383-Holley Terminator EFI
Transmission: 700R4 Pro-Built Street/Strip kit
Axle/Gears: Strange S60 3.55:1
Re: Afr 8017 springs and xfi cams?

I have yet to run it, but I have a XFI280 and when I spoke to AFR they made no suggestion about upgrading valve springs. I think the upgraded springs are more relative to how high you're going to spin your motor, I won't be going over 6k.
Old 09-23-2014, 08:32 PM
  #3  
Supreme Member

 
Damon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Philly, PA
Posts: 7,072
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 11 Posts
Re: Afr 8017 springs and xfi cams?

My experience with AFR springs is that you should test them in a spring tester to confirm they are what the specs say they are. AFR turns out some quality cylinder heads, but their spring specs are often way out to lunch. Every set I've tested has had MORE pressure than spec, and not just by a little bit. More than I could ever explain by simple "production line variation".
Old 09-23-2014, 08:58 PM
  #4  
Supreme Member

iTrader: (20)
 
Orr89RocZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Posts: 25,750
Received 369 Likes on 298 Posts
Car: 89 Iroc-z
Engine: 555 BBC Turbo
Transmission: TH400
Axle/Gears: Strange 12 bolt 3.42
Re: Afr 8017 springs and xfi cams?

Thats interesting on the spring specs being out of wack

But the 268 under 6200 rpm should be ok with the 8017's
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Magman
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
4
09-12-2015 10:43 PM
gixxer92
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
5
09-01-2015 04:32 PM
355tpipickup
Tech / General Engine
3
08-13-2015 07:35 AM
89mulletbird
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
1
08-12-2015 07:08 PM
89mulletbird
Southern California Area
0
08-10-2015 10:16 AM



Quick Reply: Afr 8017 springs and xfi cams?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:15 PM.