Generation IV Internal Engine - LS3 vs L99 valve springs?




View Full Version : LS3 vs L99 valve springs?


rumblebox
08-06-2012, 08:52 AM
I did a search and can't find the answer. Are they different because of the different valves?


Jimbo1367
08-06-2012, 11:29 AM
From what I read in a mag, the L99 uses solid intake. Which would mean different valve springs. I would try crossreferencing the OEM part numbers though. I couuldn't imagine why GM would use a heavier valve on a LS3 they know the public will rev the crap out of. Either way, I'd go aftermarket springs as stock LS3s are barely good enough for a stock engine.

rumblebox
08-06-2012, 11:49 AM
I'm running patriod golds. I'm just wondering about these stock springs so i can accurately advertize them to sell.


bww3588
08-07-2012, 02:05 AM
What color are they? Fwiw, the same springs were used in the Ls2 and ls6 and the Ls2 had heavier valves.

rumblebox
08-07-2012, 11:56 AM
What color are they? Fwiw, the same springs were used in the Ls2 and ls6 and the Ls2 had heavier valves.

they're just natural metal. not yellow or anything.