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Old 02-10-2010, 05:13 PM
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Re: Valvetrain

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Originally Posted by TomsSVX View Post
Camshaft profiles will change where you make your peak power, not valves.

The valves merely allow for more lift and oversized valves will allow for surface area.

Tom
But I want to also be able to increase my MAX RPM, is this possible?

I know that my WRX valvetrain (valves, sprins, retainers) were only safe till 7000rpm. When I upgraded to supertech dual springs, titainum retainers and nitrate valves, my tuner then raised my redline to 8400rpm
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