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03-22-2009
i can get a set of LS6 valve springs with the seals for cheap and i was wondering if they would benefit me. i have 145k miles on the motor so im not sure if the springs will be too strong and cause a lifter to collapse or do any other harm. should i buy some? i have the motor out of the car already and taken apart so i figured this would be a good time to change them. suggestions? thanks
03-22-2009
Do you have a cam or rockers? If not, there's no need.
03-22-2009
Do you have 1.9 rockers? or minor cam?Originally Posted by projectGTP
03-22-2009
lol sabrewings same time post same response
03-22-2009
On other forums they know me by "lightning fingers".
03-22-2009
on other forums they know me by "lightning fingers".
03-22-2009
Not only is there no need if you don't have high ratio rockers or an aftermarket cam, it would do more harm than good as it would cause a lot more wear on what I'm sure is an already well worn timing chain tensioner.
03-23-2009
yeah thats what i was thinking. the timing chain tensoner isnt too wore out, but u can see the spot where its worn down. chain is still tight tho. all my valvetrain is stock so i think im not gonna buy them. the guy wanted 75 bucks with the seals and retainers
03-23-2009
no. the valvetrain is all stock. so yeah i think im gonna hold off on them. i just had to get another opinion on what people would do. thanks
03-23-2009
If you want to replace your springs if you think they're getting old, I've got a set of 3800 springs with 80k miles on them right here. They'll be for sale in a couple weeks (probably just for shipping).
03-23-2009
oh alright. well let me know
03-23-2009
so with a mild aftermarket cam what benefits would they have?
03-23-2009
They'll eliminate valve float and let you shift higher to take better advantage of the cam. I believe that even a mild cam is really over the max lift of the stock valve springs, although I don't have the numbers to back that up.
03-23-2009
ok so im trying to look into it but i cant find a write up on spring replacement i tried searching couldnt find it lol
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