will it float the valves on 5 to 8psi
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will it float the valves on 5 to 8psi
ok im getting ready here soon to install my sts kit on my car and i hear people saying that they are having valve float issues well im ganna run 5 psi DD and 7 to 8 occasionally... will this setup float the valves the car in pretty much stock besides some minor bolt ons and no internal work... and if i do need valve spring will the LS6 ones work or should i got with the 918's... thanks for the info
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My personal preference would be the PAC 1518 springs shimmed to 145# seat pressure.
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where can i get them and do they come with the shims
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thanks for all the info i think im ganna go with the patriots but here is my biggest issue how do you do it with the motor in the car the first 2 on each side look easy the last 2 look horrific
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this is what I used, well, I made my own but basically the same tool https://ls1tech.com/forums/tools-fabrication/317675-tim-s-valve-spring-tool-now-available.html. It's simple and cheap, you can do all the springs fairly easy with it. Do you have an air compressor to charge the cylinder so the valves don't drop?
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My buddy was able to pick up 50rwhp by changing springs and pushrods. It was floating the valves and the spring change put an immediate end to that. Stock LS1 with just the springs, auto trans, 12-bolt rear - 500/500rwhp/rwtq on a little under 9psi. STS kit with a big turbo.