... I need to buy one too, so interested in which one works best.
Valve Spring tool
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Drifting
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From: Hewitt TX
Valve Spring tool
Has anyone used this valve spring tool? I was curious to how it works as I am about to do mine and am looking for a tool. I will also be getting the air hose adaptor.
http://www.speedinc.com/cont.cfm?cid=C0001138
Or would this one be better?
http://www.speedinc.com/cont.cfm?cid=C0000900
http://www.speedinc.com/cont.cfm?cid=C0001138
Or would this one be better?
http://www.speedinc.com/cont.cfm?cid=C0000900
Last edited by 03BlkZ; Apr 3, 2011 at 12:47 PM.
Former Vendor
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12
LOL the Comp one looks like they tried to copy the Crane.
I have the Crane one here, ( my personal one) I'll let you borrow it if you pay a deposit and shipping. Actually I used to offer a cam swap rental package of tools.. haven't for a while but I can if a person is interested
I have the Crane one here, ( my personal one) I'll let you borrow it if you pay a deposit and shipping. Actually I used to offer a cam swap rental package of tools.. haven't for a while but I can if a person is interested
Racer
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Windsor Ontario
I just did mine, i used the thunder racing one. Worked flawless for me, My buddy used it on an ls3 with offset rockers and had alot of issues.
Works great on standard rocker setups tho! Make sure u buy the air fitting to fill the cylinder.
Jay
Works great on standard rocker setups tho! Make sure u buy the air fitting to fill the cylinder.
Jay
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Drifting
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From: Hewitt TX
LOL the Comp one looks like they tried to copy the Crane.
I have the Crane one here, ( my personal one) I'll let you borrow it if you pay a deposit and shipping. Actually I used to offer a cam swap rental package of tools.. haven't for a while but I can if a person is interested
I have the Crane one here, ( my personal one) I'll let you borrow it if you pay a deposit and shipping. Actually I used to offer a cam swap rental package of tools.. haven't for a while but I can if a person is interested
Le Mans Master
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From: Blue Ridge Georgia
I tried to buy the Comp tool but Summit didn't have it in stock so I bought the Proform tool that looks just like the Comp. These spring compressors work great because not only can you do 2 at one time but it compresses the spring straight down.
Le Mans Master
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I just bought the vinci tool, it should be here monday or tuesday. I am changing my valve springs next weekend, I can give you a review then. I've been using the "Larry tool" for a few years now, it has worked well but takes forever.
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12
I have it all.. shipping is $11 deposit is $130 ( to cover cost of the tools) I refund it when I get my tools back.. send me two checks.. one for the deposit the other for the shipping fees... I used to charge $40 for the rental package.. came with lifter rods, dual spring tool, pulley install tool and air hose for spark plug, comp cam pushrod length tool. Its $240 for the deposit for all that and $11 for shipping.. If you want to pay for rental fee you could.. but I won ask for it this time... I'll do it as a favor for you... If you like the results and think its worth offering to people I'll post it ..
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Or would this one be better?
http://www.speedinc.com/cont.cfm?cid=C0000900
http://www.speedinc.com/cont.cfm?cid=C0000900
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12
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Trick Flow tool.
http://www.trickflow.com/partdetail....6&autoview=sku
Less than $70 from Summit.
Haven't used it yet, will today. But it looks like most of the rest.
My old C style just won't clear the valve cover rails onthese heads.
Ron
http://www.trickflow.com/partdetail....6&autoview=sku
Less than $70 from Summit.
Haven't used it yet, will today. But it looks like most of the rest.
My old C style just won't clear the valve cover rails onthese heads.
Ron
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Happy to share it. I found it in the paper catalog they send me in the mail. I don't think it shows up on a search.
Since joining the LS ranks, I now have more metric and specialty tool than I ever thought!
We should have a tool sticky! Or is there one already?
Nice weather we are having in the PNW huh?
Since joining the LS ranks, I now have more metric and specialty tool than I ever thought!
We should have a tool sticky! Or is there one already?
Nice weather we are having in the PNW huh?
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From: Portland OR
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12
LOL ... bought an old mopar to fix up and now my SAE collection is starting to be bigger than the metrics... but for the longest time the metrics were the only thing getting used.. thank god for Detroit iron