Technical  Valve springs

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Technical  Valve springs

Bogy999

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Hey guys. I have a fiat 1.2 16v 188a.5000 engine. I want to find some upgraded valve springs but have had no luck so far with finding any. Does anyone know any information that might help me? I'm proper stuck.
 
Model
Sporting 1.2 16v
Year
2000
Mileage
60000
It wouldn't make absolutely no difference. The only difference if there would be any, would make it worse.
Mike. You know nothing of my build. If the car was standard I would not bother. I have had the head ported and some piper fast road cams put in. I welcome criticism but it needs to be constructive mate.
 
If you can't find anything, maybe you should look in different engines (not necessarily FIAT) springs. Watch to have the same diameter and the specs you need.
I did think that but can't find much on the subject. I would think other fiats have the same springs in, but I'm worried I'd damage the engine if I get it wrong.
 
That's what I ment earlier. I don't think you'd quite damage the engine, but you could make it run less good.
And yes, this type of search and finding what you need is very... frustrating. Because the exact details you need are lacking from de specifical details description on like every seller or manufacturer. Which is nuts! But as I said, I hope you find what you need. Perhaps ordering some springs on a local parts store then mesuring the specs when you have them and pick up the best options. Otherwise it's a very simple thing, but unfortunately, practically is almost impossible. Because they don't give you the exactly specs you're interested in.
 
Why do people attempt "tuning", without doing research BEFORE the job (to check if you can obtain non-standard parts)?
Now you're stuck...
I'm not attempting to tune it. I'm trying to do the research, hence asking people on a Fiat forum for some advise and help. Someone will know the answer to my question, hopefully that person is here. I've looked for a long time, I've obsessed over it, but I can't find the information I need. Being a 25 year old car makes it that bit more difficult to find parts. So yeah, I'm stuck mate.
 
We're upgraded valve springs ever produced "specifically" for this engine?

I presume not, so you're asking if someone has upgraded them in the past and which springs did they use. Finding someone who can remember that kind of detail is a long shot.

A more likely option for you is to buy lots of valve springs from different cars and only use the ones that look best.

Spending money is the only option in my opinion.
 
We're upgraded valve springs ever produced "specifically" for this engine?

I presume not, so you're asking if someone has upgraded them in the past and which springs did they use. Finding someone who can remember that kind of detail is a long shot.

A more likely option for you is to buy lots of valve springs from different cars and only use the ones that look best.

Spending money is the only option in my opinion.
The previous generation Punto 176 sporting used double valve springs, which is my preferred go to. The thing is finding a head with these particular springs is near impossible. Nobody makes them anymore as far as I can tell so I was hoping someone might know some other options. I'll probably just end up leaving the standard ones in, but whilst the engine is in bits I'd thought I would put the feelers out.
 
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