[Z06] Valve spring options?
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Valve spring options?
So I'm getting headers and xpipe and a halltech venom 2 installed in a couple of week. I figured with all the horror stories on here I might as well do the valve spring swap as well since my car is an 03z. What all do I have to buy? I know the 04 model or "blue" springs seem to be popular but anything else you need to replace as well?
What if I think I may upgrade the cam in the near future as well? Are there upgraded valve springs that are fine for the stock cam?
Thanks.
What if I think I may upgrade the cam in the near future as well? Are there upgraded valve springs that are fine for the stock cam?
Thanks.
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So I'm getting headers and xpipe and a halltech venom 2 installed in a couple of week. I figured with all the horror stories on here I might as well do the valve spring swap as well since my car is an 03z. What all do I have to buy? I know the 04 model or "blue" springs seem to be popular but anything else you need to replace as well?
What if I think I may upgrade the cam in the near future as well? Are there upgraded valve springs that are fine for the stock cam?
Thanks.
What if I think I may upgrade the cam in the near future as well? Are there upgraded valve springs that are fine for the stock cam?
Thanks.
Throw in some titanium retainers if your budget allows and some Comp Hi Tech push rods too. The 1518s will also work well with most aftermarket cams also.
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So I'm getting headers and xpipe and a halltech venom 2 installed in a couple of week. I figured with all the horror stories on here I might as well do the valve spring swap as well since my car is an 03z. What all do I have to buy? I know the 04 model or "blue" springs seem to be popular but anything else you need to replace as well?
What if I think I may upgrade the cam in the near future as well? Are there upgraded valve springs that are fine for the stock cam?
Thanks.
What if I think I may upgrade the cam in the near future as well? Are there upgraded valve springs that are fine for the stock cam?
Thanks.
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but,
probably not the best choice if he's doing a cam upgrade later
max lift on the ls2 spring is .560
i'd figure out around how much cam you're considering, then buy a spring that's compatible.
