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Title: Titanium valves on the street
Post by: winr1 on May 04, 2018, 11:59:08 PM

Any run steel tipped Titanium valves on the street ??



Ricky.

Title: Re: Titanium valves on the street
Post by: blykins on May 05, 2018, 05:38:40 AM

Yes sir.

Title: Re: Titanium valves on the street
Post by: winr1 on May 09, 2018, 12:30:01 AM

Thanks Brent

May I ask if there is any guide material preference ??

Clearance an such to watch out far ??



Ricky.

Title: Re: Titanium valves on the street
Post by: blykins on May 09, 2018, 04:58:56 AM

What heads are they? 

Most heads set up for titanium valves are going to have bronze guides and CuBe seats.  A cast iron seat will work as well on older factory heads.  Also will depend on how the valve stems are coated.

Title: Re: Titanium valves on the street
Post by: scott foxwell on May 09, 2018, 07:11:22 AM

No reason Ti valves can't be run on the street these days but I don't recommend hard tips. I prefer lash caps, especially on the street. Valve job, seat and valve finish, guide clearance, and as mentioned, seat and valve material or coatings are going to play a big part.

Title: Re: Titanium valves on the street
Post by: blykins on May 09, 2018, 07:36:33 AM

Probably not as critical on a lower spring pressure engine, but I agree, on big stuff, I'd rather have a lash cap than an insert.  I've seen the inserts break out. 

Title: Re: Titanium valves on the street
Post by: scott foxwell on May 09, 2018, 09:15:17 AM

Quote from: blykins on May 09, 2018, 07:36:33 AM

Probably not as critical on a lower spring pressure engine, but I agree, on big stuff, I'd rather have a lash cap than an insert.  I've seen the inserts break out.

Careful agreeing with me...that might get you in trouble here... ::)
 :) :)

smileys!!! ^^^^

Title: Re: Titanium valves on the street
Post by: Barry_R on May 09, 2018, 11:13:43 AM

Quote from: scott foxwell on May 09, 2018, 09:15:17 AM

Quote from: blykins on May 09, 2018, 07:36:33 AM

Probably not as critical on a lower spring pressure engine, but I agree, on big stuff, I'd rather have a lash cap than an insert.  I've seen the inserts break out.

Careful agreeing with me...that might get you in trouble here... ::)
 :) :)

smileys!!! ^^^^

Just stay away from the bauxite!
 ;D

FWIW - I really like lash caps too....

Title: Re: Titanium valves on the street
Post by: scott foxwell on May 09, 2018, 12:17:40 PM

Quote

Just stay away from the bauxite!
 ;D

I have a hangover... ??? :o