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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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Picked up a set of LS6 243 heads form a GM crate engine for an 04 Z06. Valve springs are bronze color with a yellow stripe. Are these the upgraded LS6 springs that are normally all yellow? I'll just be running a stock 02-04 LS6 cam.
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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Interesting... I just picked up a set of 243 heads off an LS6 crate engine as well but mine have the yellow springs....hmmm
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by geezel
Picked up a set of LS6 243 heads form a GM crate engine for an 04 Z06. Valve springs are bronze color with a yellow stripe. Are these the upgraded LS6 springs that are normally all yellow? I'll just be running a stock 02-04 LS6 cam.
Without seeing a picture ,I'd say that they are the stock springs.
243 Z06 heads come with the yellow springs .

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Do a search in the z06 section.. There has been controversy over the stock springs breaking.. Many have the springs replaced for worry sake.. My 02 z06 is just fine and I will just leave it as it is.. The odds of one breaking are very low, but it does happen. I don't know if GM has addressed the problem or not. Probably not.. I thought i would at least post this so you guys know before you start the tear down.. You may reconsider,different springs as they are cheap.. Do a search at least before you move on
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So does anyone know what bronze colored springs with mustard colored stripes are?
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