LS1 to LS6 springs
09-25-2007, 08:19 AM
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LS1 to LS6 springs Hello everyone,
I have my mind set on replacing my pushrods. I am getting the 7.400'' ones for my STOCK LS1 block.
Here is my question..... are the LS6 valve springs a drop in replacement for my LS1 springs?? If so, should I buy anything else with them.
No, I am not upgrading to a different cam. Just replacing older GM parts with better parts.
I have my mind set on replacing my pushrods. I am getting the 7.400'' ones for my STOCK LS1 block.
Here is my question..... are the LS6 valve springs a drop in replacement for my LS1 springs?? If so, should I buy anything else with them.
No, I am not upgrading to a different cam. Just replacing older GM parts with better parts.
09-25-2007, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Ragingwolf51
Hello everyone,
I have my mind set on replacing my pushrods. I am getting the 7.400'' ones for my STOCK LS1 block.
Here is my question..... are the LS6 valve springs a drop in replacement for my LS1 springs?? If so, should I buy anything else with them.
No, I am not upgrading to a different cam. Just replacing older GM parts with better parts.
I have my mind set on replacing my pushrods. I am getting the 7.400'' ones for my STOCK LS1 block.
Here is my question..... are the LS6 valve springs a drop in replacement for my LS1 springs?? If so, should I buy anything else with them.
No, I am not upgrading to a different cam. Just replacing older GM parts with better parts.
They are a drop in replacement, but if your gonna go through the trouble of swapping your springs id reccomend going to something that will support a larger cam in case you decide to do one in the future, that way you dont do it twice
Also curious, whats making you want to swap your pushrods?
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09-25-2007, 03:56 PM
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wow 45 bucks? well i just threw the 100 bucks out there i did now what they go for. well in that case ill do 60 bucks. and i can meet you someplace around ucf if you want them.
09-25-2007, 05:44 PM
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if he is replaceing stuff that doesnt really need to be replaced why not just get new retainers and locks? seem kind of pointless if your getting pushrods and springs but wont spend a few more dollars and get atleast some retainers......
09-25-2007, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 35thUCF
installing stiffer springs will actually hurt performance by creating more friction in the top end, wait till you get a cam
09-26-2007, 09:24 AM
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Where can I get new retainers, seats, and locks?
I also don't think I have a bent valve. I think I may have a bent rod or two. Plus, I know the Chromoly rods are of a lot better quality. The car has 83K on it, and I feel a lot of power loss with the car. I feel that this will be my solution.
I also don't think I have a bent valve. I think I may have a bent rod or two. Plus, I know the Chromoly rods are of a lot better quality. The car has 83K on it, and I feel a lot of power loss with the car. I feel that this will be my solution.
09-26-2007, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Ragingwolf51
Where can I get new retainers, seats, and locks?
I also don't think I have a bent valve. I think I may have a bent rod or two. Plus, I know the Chromoly rods are of a lot better quality. The car has 83K on it, and I feel a lot of power loss with the car. I feel that this will be my solution.
I also don't think I have a bent valve. I think I may have a bent rod or two. Plus, I know the Chromoly rods are of a lot better quality. The car has 83K on it, and I feel a lot of power loss with the car. I feel that this will be my solution.
09-26-2007, 01:13 PM
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dana if you buy the springs from me they come with new retainers, locks and possibly seats i havent opened up the box yet but ill check tonight. ill give you brand new ls6 springs, retainers, locks, and as far as seats go the factory valve seals are a seal/seat combination. so if you wanted i can get you a discount on a new set or what not. but ill sell you new springs, retainers, and locks for 60 bucks.
ill let you know the price of the seats/valve seals.
ryan
and to speed-demon why do a half *** job and reuse the seats locks and retainers? do it right the first time.
ill let you know the price of the seats/valve seals.
ryan
and to speed-demon why do a half *** job and reuse the seats locks and retainers? do it right the first time.
09-26-2007, 02:07 PM
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All that for $60? I'll take it. Make sure everything comes with it. Help me install it, and you have yourself a free dinner (not a fast food one, but something nicer) 
09-26-2007, 08:01 PM
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dana if you buy the springs from me they come with new retainers, locks and possibly seats i havent opened up the box yet but ill check tonight. ill give you brand new ls6 springs, retainers, locks, and as far as seats go the factory valve seals are a seal/seat combination. so if you wanted i can get you a discount on a new set or what not. but ill sell you new springs, retainers, and locks for 60 bucks.
ill let you know the price of the seats/valve seals.
ryan
and to speed-demon why do a half *** job and reuse the seats locks and retainers? do it right the first time.
ill let you know the price of the seats/valve seals.
ryan
and to speed-demon why do a half *** job and reuse the seats locks and retainers? do it right the first time.
