pdd000

any1 know where to get one at a good price

jmX

Autozone or napa, $12.

runamuk

Tbryne sells a tool also, heres the link :cheers:

http://www.tbyrnemotorsports.com/c5catalog.html

0Vette Stripes

I bought 1 at Autozone and it is easy to remove springs but hard to install.
I ended up borrow the spring removal tool at the same Autozone :D to install my double Rev springs.
So my answer to borrow at a local Autozone :D

gojo

http://www.moreperformanceinc.com/

C5-VERT

:withstupid: No question that is the tool to get. The innermost valves are a pita to get to with a standard valve spring tool.

I just bought the moore valve tool yesterday from ThunderRacing.com.

0Vette Stripes

Wow, that tool looks awsum ... I may get it when my spring is broken :D

vetterdstr

are you planning on using the type that you have to charge the cylinders with compressed air?

vetterdstr :cheers:

Patches

Has anybody here actually used this tool successfully on at least one full set of springs? I know a guy who bought one and told me it fell apart by the time he finished his first set of springs. He went and bought 2 of the cheap $15 AutoZone tools to do the next set. One of them he cut down to do the springs in the back.

C5-VERT

I am pretty sure Tom Garland liked it. He was who recommended me to get one.

Patches

Well, if Tom rec's it, must be good. I was looking to make my own similar to that one. It appears they used a lower grade AL so I was thinking of using a 6061-T6. Basically, it's a rocker arm with a square hole for the ratchet. :yesnod:

rwj383

I have the More Performance spring tool for sale if you want it (slightly used but great shape). It's yours for $120 shipped. Email me at rjudd@tqs.com

Robert Judd

pdd000

im useing the Comp Cams 26918 Valve Springs

pdd000

how do these work compare to a 120dollar moore tool

big bollas

I have done 3 sets and the "More" tool is the way to go :thumbs: I did not like the price but after I used it I knew it saved me alot of time in swaping the springs out. I tryed the one from auto zone but it was a pain in the azz to work with when doing the rear springs. :mad then went ahead and bought the "More" tool and wala :hurray:

tbyrne

We also carry the More Performance tool -



Info listed for this is -

"In car" valve spring changes have never been easier for the home hot rodder . Works on C5, F Bodies and all LS1 powered vehicles. The main body is made of billet aluminum and incorporates a steel roller bearing trunion for ease of operation. This tool is designed to work with any 3/8 hand ratchet, simply add a 3/8 extension for valve springs which are difficult to reach (under cowl). Will work on factory conical valve spring along with aftermarket 1.25" OD spring/retainer sets. For anyone changing camshafts with more than .500 valve lift , this tool is a must! Patent Pending. - $129.99

Very nice piece!

Tom



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