"Floating valves"

[PhatCat]

Hey crew, just me again...
I have more of a tech question. I was told when I bought my car that at 4500rpm, I'd "float the valves". From what I understand, it's a condition of old, tired valve springs, is that right?
If so, is it a job I can do on my own? I have checked prices online for springs, but am not sure if that's all that would need to be replaced to get it good to go. I am comfortable enough twisting wrenches that I feel i can tackle it, or is it just too involved to do in my garage(well equipped mind you).

Thanks in advance!

[german-speed-demon]

To replace the vavlve spring in any head i have ever worked on, you pulled the head. Usually you need a spring compressor (not the coil spring kind), it's kind of a giant vise grip thing with a plate on one end and a split cup on the other so you can remove the valve spring keepers. Defintiely not as job you would want to tackle on your own with out the necessary tools. You might be able to do it without head removal, but if you dropped a valve...BIG problem. Better off letting a pro do it for you.

[gotKRAUT]

Originally Posted by PhatCat

Hey crew, just me again...
I have more of a tech question. I was told when I bought my car that at 4500rpm, I'd "float the valves". From what I understand, it's a condition of old, tired valve springs, is that right?
If so, is it a job I can do on my own? I have checked prices online for springs, but am not sure if that's all that would need to be replaced to get it good to go. I am comfortable enough twisting wrenches that I feel i can tackle it, or is it just too involved to do in my garage(well equipped mind you).

Thanks in advance!

no the problem is the engine is only designed for 4500 rpms, because the stock springs are so soft. Ideally you just want to instal an i Cam and i Valve springs and that should be that. With an aftermarket chip you will get 5300-5500 rpms depeneding on make...

[triggrhaapi]

The eta motors suck for high end. I can't stress this enough. It's like trying to string out an overweight toddler on Xanax.

[gotKRAUT]

this spawned an idea for me, im starting a thread.

[Starmavin]

If you stap an I cam into an ETA head with out drilling the proper oil holes you will kill the cam and head....

[gotKRAUT]

Originally Posted by Starmavin

If you stap an I cam into an ETA head with out drilling the proper oil holes you will kill the cam and head....

sorry i forget i shouldnt assume people just know these things lol

[triggrhaapi]

Originally Posted by gotKRAUT

sorry i forget i shouldnt assume people just know these things lol

Hahaha, you're such a dick sometimes.

[PhatCat]

Thanks everyone...I never did plan on running it beyond the redline(naturally), but though that maybe things would start blowing up if I pushed it a wee bit farther if I got destracted by a skirt on the sidewalk or something . Will that comment get me in hot water with the ladies? I've been looking at picking up a Dinan chip...+28hp, +24lb/ft, and +400rpm. All for under 50 bucks...not bad eh?

[nukeduster]

aftermarket chips for the eta feel really good. i had one on mine and seat of thepants improvement was very noticable.

[PhatCat]

I'm looking forward to it, ordered it this afternoon after work. Hope it shows up mid week. Sounds easy enough to do as well. I'm glad to hear that people have had such good success with them and they make such a marked difference. Bring the torque!

[Starmavin]

The only withdraw with a chip is you must run premium gas, or risk damaging detonation.

[PhatCat]

Yeah, premium it is...it might hurt a bit more at the pump, but as far as I'm concerned, it's a small price to pay(no pun intende) for the added fun factor

[Dan TM]

Where'd you find a Dinan chip for $50? Thought they ran about $200.

[Starmavin]

Ebay, but some are "other brands" but boast the same results.