What's the concensus on this? Anybody prefer solids vs. stock w/ the rubber insert? I've tried both but not sure which is better, quite honestly.
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Hey Brian. I don't know which is better, but when I use carbon apexes I like the thought of the extra support that the solid corner gives to the apex.
Gary |
I have always wondered about this subject myself. Considering that the stock corner seals were made for three piece apex seals and many of us are using 2 piece aftermarket seals in our rebuilds, an engineering research paper appears to be in order. Anyone care to do the honors?
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Hanging around IGY and Dragon, the general consensus is that stock corner seals work fine. I know that IGY bought solid corner seals for one of his bridgeport motors(I don't know the manufacturer) and they wore down very quickly. I know that Hurley makes a solid corner seal with a built in spring. I may try these out to see how quickly the wear down.
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Originally Posted by jspecracer7' date='Oct 5 2003, 09:35 PM
Hanging around IGY and Dragon, the general consensus is that stock corner seals work fine. I know that IGY bought solid corner seals for one of his bridgeport motors(I don't know the manufacturer) and they wore down very quickly. I know that Hurley makes a solid corner seal with a built in spring. I may try these out to see how quickly the wear down.
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I've been running the stock corner seal with the rubber peice removed in a **** load of engines... most of them making over 400hp with no problems ever. I would suggest doing it like that.
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Originally Posted by Dragon' date='Oct 6 2003, 02:47 PM
I've been running the stock corner seal with the rubber peice removed in a **** load of engines... most of them making over 400hp with no problems ever. I would suggest doing it like that.
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The corner seals with rubber plugs have been used with both 3mm & 2mm seals. The plug has nothing to do with clearances only to help seal better when staring hot. For a street car it's a good idea.
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That was my understanding: The rubber insert is there to help hold compression, especially on start up. They seem to work too.
PK797 NYC |
Originally Posted by pk797' date='Oct 10 2003, 09:14 AM
That was my understanding: The rubber insert is there to help hold compression, especially on start up. They seem to work too.
PK797 NYC |
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