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Old Jul 26, 2021 | 06:51 PM
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As I am buttoning up my build, i have been looking into more and more and came across a lot of guys running the BTR .685 springs and being able to rev the motor higher. I really cant find too much data on the limits of a .660 spring before it falls on its face. At the time of purchase i had in mind this was a good spring to close to 8k rpm if need be. Basically looking for some info before i throw the motor in the car, while its out if i need to change the springs in it. Its a sbe 5.3 lh6 799 heads, manton pushrods, johnson 2116lsr links, btr stage 3 turbo cam, headstuds etc. vsr 92/103. The goal of this car is to push it to its limits. Any input is appreciated.

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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 08:26 AM
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call BTR and ask. I've revved the .660 springs to 7400RPM no problem at all. If you are revving any higher with a SBE I imagine you would be using a 4.8...
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 08:32 AM
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You'll be fine. .660's will have more open pressure than the .685's at your lift anyhow.
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 08:32 AM
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Reg 660 has been 8100 in a 5.3, 7800 or so in a 6.0 valve springs have never been the problem.
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 09:13 PM
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Thanks alot guys. Makes me feel a little better. I did talk to btr, actually it was ljms before he was his new company or whatever and he matched pretty much everything for me after i told him my goals etc
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Side comment here, please post updates on this set-up. Im currently building something identicle to you with a slightly smaller turbo and have been curious what kind of power I could be exepecting. GL.
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