valves

whats the fastest 3/8 valve on the market

im gonna take a shot in the dark here and say Parker or maybe one of the higher model GC's, DEFINENTLY would recommend Parker though for quality and reliablity reasons, but then again thats just my opinion

not to sound ignorant on the subject, but wouldnt all 3/8" valves be the same speed? I mean a 3/8" hole is a 3/8" hole no matter what brand name is on the valve.

Originally posted by chevyman992002



not to sound ignorant on the subject, but wouldnt all 3/8" valves be the same speed? I mean a 3/8" hole is a 3/8" hole no matter what brand name is on the valve.

They can have different size inner orifices, or different strength kind of like reaction time to fully open.. but I doubt anyone notices at all. Still stick with one of the above mentioned valves, with 1/2" line and try to have less 90s and bends, valves closer to bags with DOT Approved fittings and you'll be satisfied.

Edited: 11/27/2005 2:05:12 AM by lowrthnu92

the best way to tell is to look at the flow rate if the particular web site your looking at has the specs of the valves listed , the higher the flow rate the faster your truck/car will be up and down

Airgasm Kustomz they carry a few different brands of valves and have most of there CV flow rates listed

Also a very key factor in valves is how high the diaphram inside lifts to provide the largest opening inside the valve.

When you are compairing valves you need to look at the Cv rating on them and which country they were produced in.

Personally I favor the ODE's, They are water/oil resistant. After those i would suggest the Parkers and then the G.C.'s