Titanium valves on the street

[winr1]

Any run steel tipped Titanium valves on the street ??



Ricky.

[blykins]

Yes sir.

[winr1]

Thanks Brent

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

Clearance an such to watch out far ??



Ricky.

[blykins]

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.

[scott foxwell]

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.

[blykins]

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. 

[scott foxwell]

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!!! ^^^^

[Barry_R]

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!
 

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

[scott foxwell]

Just stay away from the bauxite!
 

I have a hangover...