transam0486

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going to put in a FM14 cam and pacesetter long-tubes, then get the car tuned at speed inc. ...what kind of springs are the best bang for the buck? what are the pros and cons to different brands/ types? ...i'm pretty new to this. what else will i need? ...lifters ect?

Thanks!!

BlackScreaminMachine

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Id contact Futural since its his cam, you can prob run a new 918 spring with no issues. The more or less standard answer here is a Patriot Dual spring, its good for insurance, but a bitch to get on when doing the spring swap in the car as its tight area and requires some muscles

Tom@SpeedInc

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PAC 1218 springs are the best beehive for the funds

have a couple sets left

http://www.ls1speed.com/cont.cfm?cid=C0000794

transam0486

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allright that helps. will i need new lifters too?

Last C5

+1 for that or the PAC 1518s for up to .650 lift.

orangeapeel

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I have run 918's with my 244/248 cam for about 20k. Still have never had an issue. Running stock lifters as well.

transam0486

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so do a lot of guys just run the stock lifters? ...what about the stock push rods

transam0486

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and what's the difference between .600 and .650 lift? thanks

transam0486

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hmmmmm this will be my 1st time working on internals........

Stang's Bane

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I would pop for a set of good pushrods at the least.

transam0486

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are most aftermarket pushrods the same? ...so i need the cam, springs, and pushrods and that's it?

Evans752

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I would go ahead and and go with the Comps 921 and they are expensive but for peace of mind I went ahead and sprung for them. Thats what I run with my FM13. I just didnt trust the single 918 spring for that much lift but you might be OK with them. Good Luck with your car.

GMmexican

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I personally like patriots gold double springs......All the guys in my car club are running aggressive cams and these springs hold up well.

They go for $250 and that includes-the springs, titanium retainers, machined bases, Super 7 Locks, & viton rubber seals

http://www.mphparts.com/mm5/merchant..._Code=FBLS1VLV

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Well, besides the obvious ability to handle an additional .050 or lift and negate the need for a new set if you go to a larger cam, the larger lift PAC beehive spring will give you slightly more seat and open pressure, will be less stressed during it's operating life, and should run slightly cooler. None of these benefits are probably important enough to warrant the extra cost above the 1218's unless your spending a lot of time on the track. Both are very high quality items.

transam0486

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all of this helps a ton, thanks... any more tips/ pointers for my 1st time putting in a cam would be appreciated. ....i've done exhaust and other bolt-ons, and i've rebuilt my t56 but thats pretty much the extent of my experience. thanks!!