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Feb 16, 2007 | 06:20 PM

rich653

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valve springs

putting a new set of valve springs on while I'm replacing valve seals on my 86, the ones I ordered are oem from gm, but they don't have that inner coil like the ones I'm replacing. does it make a difference ?

Feb 16, 2007 | 07:42 PM

RED86RAGTOP

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Rich, it doesn't matter as long as they are cheap!

(inside joke)

Seriously though, did you get the LT4 springs that everyone seems to reccomend?

Dennis

Feb 17, 2007 | 07:47 AM

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If they are the same spring, pull out the damper springs and put them into your new springs.

Feb 17, 2007 | 08:19 AM

rich653

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Originally Posted by AGENT 86

If they are the same spring, pull out the damper springs and put them into your new springs.

Thanks for that info agent 86 I was wondering if I should do that. Your always a big help.......

Feb 17, 2007 | 12:19 PM

RED86RAGTOP

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Rich, you are using the 1.6 rockers right? Is there a coil bind issue using the stock springs with those? Just thought I would bring that up before you get too involved in the project.

Dennis

Feb 17, 2007 | 07:51 PM

rich653

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RED86RAGTOP

Rich, you are using the 1.6 rockers right? Is there a coil bind issue using the stock springs with those? Just thought I would bring that up before you get too involved in the project.

Dennis

not sure Dennis, any one else have any thoughts?

Feb 17, 2007 | 07:52 PM

rich653

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Feb 17, 2007 | 08:53 PM

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Most recommend a stronger spring when going to 1.6 RR. On my stocker I'm going to use new LT4 springs. They are 101# as opposed to about 85# on the stock springs IIRC.