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Worth installing new SS valves in my 1.8 heads? |
Mueller |
Jan 29 2018, 11:40 AM
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Dave_Darling |
Jan 29 2018, 12:49 PM
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1.8 heads generally won't have sodium-filled valves.
I would be cautious about going with oversize valves unless you replace the seats. Modern SS valves should be lighter than the OEM parts, and that's almost never a bad thing. --DD |
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