JAX04

iTrader: (17)

9psi on stock springs??? honest opinions and hard facts welcome. Im going to either go with the stock tail spring of 7.xx psi or go with the 8.70 spring. Id obvisoulsy like the 8.7 spring.

im being told by another gto (ls2) that i should be fine. He seems to think i could do the 10lb spring and be fine?? thoughts please

XtremeDime

iTrader: (16)

I was told to not go above 8psi on stock springs. I have no facts to back this up, just reputable vendors and people that have told me this. But this is on a 00 t/a, Im not sure if the springs are different on a gto or not...

JAX04

iTrader: (17)

ive heard the 8-9 is max. hopefully somebody who has experienced this will step in.

sujomatt

iTrader: (7)

I did 10psi on ls6 springs.. no idea of the difference between the 2. but it did ok

JAX04

iTrader: (17)

yeah sujo, i just did a search over on ls1gto. seems as though the ls2/6 yellow springs will hold 10psi easy. but our poor ls1 springs suck donkey D***!!

XtremeDime

iTrader: (16)

I upgraded to yellows so I can run 10. lol

JAX04

iTrader: (17)

lol, im actually trolling the classifieds right now looking for a set. Whats the difference between the ls6 black and ls6 yellow??

ninetres

iTrader: (35)

Why not just buy some decent aftermarket spings??? Can't the patriots be had real cheap still? And work fine?

JAX04

iTrader: (17)

def. but im nearing the end of my budget and just really want 9-10psi until its time for the real build. This is all temporary. The real motor build is happening throughout this year. but if i can have 2-3 more lbs of boost for 50 bucks. why not. lol

when the 408 build begins this season, trust me, i will spare no expense. this is just a hold me over type situation.

XtremeDime

iTrader: (16)

Dont forget some hardened pushrods!

JAX04

iTrader: (17)

yep, those are already gotten thanks for looking out though bro!

tha joker

iTrader: (5)

jax i have a set of 241 heads with comp 921 springs that i can sell ya fairy cheap

HydroStream6

iTrader: (16)

The Patriots are only like $200... I'd just get those now and reuse them later on. No sense in spending $50-100 only to realize that they're still floating the valves... Plus they're kinda a bitch to change on the car... do it once.

sujomatt

iTrader: (7)

ill see if i still have the yellow springs when i get home tonight. if so, ill pm u

sujomatt

iTrader: (7)

I got all of em if u need em, PM me

Johnv

Some LS1s will float even without boost, will just be luck of the draw if you get away with it or not.

If your gonna spend $$ on springs just go with Patriots and be done -then reuse on your next build.