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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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Hey guys I was going to replace my spring's before it's time to dyno tune and wanted to know what I should get. Z06's or is there something else that will get the job done. Thanks for any info.
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Originally Posted by HellRaiser
Hey guys I was going to replace my spring's before it's time to dyno tune and wanted to know what I should get. Z06's or is there something else that will get the job done. Thanks for any info.

stock cam??

918s should do you good.

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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 09:43 AM
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I'd go with more spring pressure than LS6 springs, so maybe the 918's. Anyone have the spring rates handy?
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918's should be good to 6500, depends how high you want to rev to .
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Thanks for the info. Does anyone know who has the best price for these?

I made this same post before but for some reason it didn't show up?
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i have 941's.. im trying to bring em back in style
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Originally Posted by MIGHTYMOUSE
i have 941's.. im trying to bring em back in style
Will they work for a stock setup? Which are cheaper.
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Originally Posted by MIGHTYMOUSE
i have 941's.. im trying to bring em back in style

who sells them.....

im kinda liking mti package

MTI Valvetrain Package (For use with performance camshafts on stock cylinder heads. Includes Manley springs, titanium retainers & MTI hardened push rods.)

but i knwo your **** works and is proven!
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i used the manley springs and titium retainers. i think they were like 218 dollars for both from sddc
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