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Solid Corner Seals/Race Springs, Good or Bad?

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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 11:41 PM
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Solid Corner Seals/Race Springs, Good?

Hey,

Are they good?, i haven't heard much about them compared to the stock ones with the rubber inserts, anyone have info on them? Thanks

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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 12:07 AM
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more mass is not always good but i haven't had any major catastrophes since i used them in my motor with 4K+ miles on it.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 12:08 AM
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I believe that solid corner seals are only made for 3mm apex seals, which were found in earlier rx7's
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 12:12 AM
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Atkins sells solid corner seals for 2mm apex seals, they offer more surface area for larger ports and better sealing properties.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 12:43 AM
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one downside is that they're supposed to not seal as well when starting... I'm thinking about going with them myself, and they definately do make ones for 2mm apex seals.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 01:21 AM
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well i would definitely recommend premixing if you do to protect the side housings better for the added seal surface and wear characteristics of these seals.

in fact i always recommend premixing unless you utterly need to have your cat on at all times..
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 04:52 AM
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I've got the Atkins solids and they're working just fine for me.
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