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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 06:42 AM
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Anyone using new Atkins corner seal?

Has anyone used the new solid seals? The older soild side seals seemed to work fine so I wonder if these are better than that? I'm building a large street ported motor w/ lots of goodies but not sure if these are worth getting?
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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The side seals i have are from atkins rotary. I think they are the same ones thats used in the 3rd gen engine. But I think the corner seal springs that come with it is a hell of a lot better than the stock ones that come in the 6 port motor.

If you can show me how to put pictures from my computer to this site, I can show you them. Ive been having a hard time trying to figure this out.
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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These are the seals I'm talking about.
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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Yup, those are the ones i have. Do you got pictures of the springs that come with them?
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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Actually the springs dont necessarily come w/ them you have to order this kind if thats what you want.
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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those are the ones i have. I usually order everything seperate, but I thought that if you just order the kit it will come with those springs, depending on which kit you order.
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 03:34 AM
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those are FD conner seal springs
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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Thats what i was told.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 04:50 AM
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I've used them in a couple engine's with the 3rd gen. corner-springs. No complaints, but no factual data to back up any benefits. Either way, I'll be using them in my next engine as well.
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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The idea of the dish in the seal is to transfer less heat to the spring meaning the spring should last a little longer under abuse..



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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 08:25 AM
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Awesome. So for a daily driver w/ a 75-100 shot of spray this would be the way to go or would the solid "dishless" seals be a wiser choice?
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 08:56 AM
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Both seals will be just fine for that amount of NOS you are running and you should not have a problem..

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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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Good cause I have a set of your other solid seals and so far they seem to be very durable! Will be using them with my rebuild.
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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I heard nothing but good things about the ATkins seals. One thing that I heard is that you have to be careful with the corner seal slot to apex seal clearance. Some come a little tight and you have to check and make your clearances=.002"
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