LS6 Springs with 224/228 ok?
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LS6 Springs with 224/228 ok?
Well, just like the title says I was wondering if stock LS6 valve springs will support the comp cam 224/228 114 LSA cam? If not what valvesprings should I look at getting? I was thinking about the 918's but with all the terrible spring breaking stories floating around I might be looking at something else...
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What is the lift and style of lobe?????
LS6 springs can't handle a aggressive lobe or much more than .550 lift. So your answer will be no. I would look at a cheap double spring for a little insurance againt braking.
LS6 springs can't handle a aggressive lobe or much more than .550 lift. So your answer will be no. I would look at a cheap double spring for a little insurance againt braking.
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It's 0.581/0.588 so it's well above the .550 lift that they are meant to handle it seems. I will look into a set of duals...
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Originally Posted by Halloran
It's 0.581/0.588 so it's well above the .550 lift that they are meant to handle it seems. I will look into a set of duals...
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Originally Posted by Halloran
Well, just like the title says I was wondering if stock LS6 valve springs will support the comp cam 224/228 114 LSA cam? If not what valvesprings should I look at getting? I was thinking about the 918's but with all the terrible spring breaking stories floating around I might be looking at something else...
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Originally Posted by GuitsBoy
LS6 springs? Not a chance. 918's will do it, but lately there have been some issues with some recent batches. Id consider gold duals. Theyre not terribly expensive, and offer extra safety.
I'd go with the 918's as you don't really want all of that extra weight in your valvetrain from the double spring, and they are certainly overkill for your application.
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I got 918's to run with my 224/224 .581/.581 cam, but now I'm switching to the Patriot Gold duals. They are a better spring & there have been too many recent posts about 918's breaking since Comp changed things.
You can get a full Patriot gold dual spring kit from ws6store.com for $255 shipped.
You can get a full Patriot gold dual spring kit from ws6store.com for $255 shipped.
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Originally Posted by Matt @ SDPC
Or perhaps the batches were from last year when Comp had problems with the 918's???
I'd go with the 918's as you don't really want all of that extra weight in your valvetrain from the double spring, and they are certainly overkill for your application.
I'd go with the 918's as you don't really want all of that extra weight in your valvetrain from the double spring, and they are certainly overkill for your application.
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