Top collars for TC Beehive springs to fit Evo?
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Top collars for TC Beehive springs to fit Evo?
OK, I'm cheap ... but so are they.
In fact, they're basically free (... and so am I for the right offer, ladies
).
I am considering fitting some stock take off 96ci TC Beehive springs on an Evo. Does anyone know who makes top collars that would fit?
Why? They are still standard pressure - which I reckon is good - but with a little (lot) more travel. And they are really cheap. It's to suit a .530 lift cam which I understand is at the limit for the stock Evo springs.
I know all the usual suspects make their performance beehive kits. I guessing someone sells them separately, but I really don't need a stronger spring and have 10,000 other things to spend money on.
The later TC used a narrow valve stem, so stock collars won't work. I'm pretty sure rooting around the auto world there's going to be something out there that will fit.
Thanks.
As an aside, are the later type lower collars and press fit seals any advantage?
My working theory is the early TCs used the same springs as the late Evo, so I am suspecting these still fit too.
I think the specs come up as near as dammit the same.
In fact, they're basically free (... and so am I for the right offer, ladies
).I am considering fitting some stock take off 96ci TC Beehive springs on an Evo. Does anyone know who makes top collars that would fit?
Why? They are still standard pressure - which I reckon is good - but with a little (lot) more travel. And they are really cheap. It's to suit a .530 lift cam which I understand is at the limit for the stock Evo springs.
I know all the usual suspects make their performance beehive kits. I guessing someone sells them separately, but I really don't need a stronger spring and have 10,000 other things to spend money on.
The later TC used a narrow valve stem, so stock collars won't work. I'm pretty sure rooting around the auto world there's going to be something out there that will fit.
Thanks.
As an aside, are the later type lower collars and press fit seals any advantage?
My working theory is the early TCs used the same springs as the late Evo, so I am suspecting these still fit too.
I think the specs come up as near as dammit the same.
TC Valve springs
1.850" installed height = 140lbs.
1.340" = .510" lift = 295 lbs.
1.300" = 305 lbs
1.275" = .575" lift = .310 lbs
1.200" COIL BIND = 350 lbs
1.850" installed height = 140lbs.
1.340" = .510" lift = 295 lbs.
1.300" = 305 lbs
1.275" = .575" lift = .310 lbs
1.200" COIL BIND = 350 lbs
Last edited by Lucky Luke; Aug 25, 2015 at 07:42 AM.
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Yup. Hence the need for different top collars.
Bottom seems fine.
I've not measured up the top of the springs but I am guess Manley, Kibbllewhite or S&S ones will fit but I'm finding it hard to find separate part numbers.
Bottom seems fine.
I've not measured up the top of the springs but I am guess Manley, Kibbllewhite or S&S ones will fit but I'm finding it hard to find separate part numbers.
Last edited by Lucky Luke; Aug 25, 2015 at 04:55 PM.
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