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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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Bear with me, I am no mechanic.

Here is my set up in my 94 Coupe LT-1 6 speed:

LT-4 hot cam
Crane 1.6 Roller Rockers
Hooker Headers Long Tubes

Per my mechanic, I have broken two valve springs in the last year... Should I upgrade all the springs and if so to what?
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 12:43 PM
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I'd upgrade to the Comp Cams 915 bee hive springs, or if you want to reuse the stock retainers go with Crane's H-11 tool steel springs. You can't lose with either choice.
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How about the LT4 springs. OK with the .525 hotcam lift?
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Originally Posted by jakers
Per my mechanic, I have broken two valve springs in the last year... Should I upgrade all the springs and if so to what?
Looking back over this thread, I'm hoping you're not running the stock LT1 valve springs with the Hot Cam.
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