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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 03:45 PM
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Default Do I need new Valve Springs....

I am installing a set of Crane Roller Rockers. Do I need new valve springs? My engine has only 21000 miles on it.....2000 'Vette.
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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Need more Info,are you still running the stock cam?
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 05:09 PM
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If you are going to a higher ratio rocker, like a 1.8, you will need upgraded valve springs. If you have future plans that include a cam, might as well do the springs.
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Default Mostly stock at this time...

Other than Supermaxx headers, Nology wires, Miziere water pump and vararam intake, the engine is stock. I do plan on heads in the future. Guess I should go ahead and do the springs. Any suggestions on what springs to install?
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In your case Comp 918's would be the best choice.
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