Forced Induction Superchargers | Turbochargers | Intercoolers

FI valve/spring question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:31 AM
  #1  
ls1king000's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 889
Likes: 2
From: addison, IL
Default FI valve/spring question

I started a thread a while ago about my allpro heads. Now I have a little more $$$ to buy the valves and springs to get this thing rolling. Bob from allpro gave me a idea of price and needs info for the valves. He said he needs to know spring dia., coil bind pressure, and installed spring height and spring poundage. I'm a newb when it comes to valvetrain so, help me out guys. Is there a standard valve length?

Heads already have seats installed and cut along with guides. Valve sizes are 2.05 and 1.60". Stock rockers will be used and I don't have push rods yet. Cam is a 236/236 .587/.587


thanks in advance guys !
Eddie

Last edited by ls1king000; Nov 12, 2007 at 02:52 PM.
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 02:22 PM
  #2  
67Firebird455's Avatar
12 Second Club
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (27)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,552
Likes: 12
From: Visalia, California
Default

I would think a set of patriot duals would work, just buy the kit, they come with spring cups and everything, you can machine the heads if need be to acheive proper spring height. Not sure on the valves, wish I knew, I've never run allpros. =\
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 07:26 PM
  #3  
stevieturbo's Avatar
9 Second Club
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 13,616
Likes: 185
From: Norn Iron
Default

Wouldnt it make more sense to let the head builder/supplier, spec and supply everything and assemble them ?
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 10:30 PM
  #4  
Pro Stock John's Avatar
LS1Tech Co-Founder
20 Year Member
Community Influencer
iTrader: (34)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 45,329
Likes: 1,767
From: Chicago, IL
Default

I am:

Allpro heads + ETP valve springs.
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 12:28 AM
  #5  
ls1king000's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 889
Likes: 2
From: addison, IL
Default

I am:

Allpro heads + ETP valve springs.
Hmm, etp, I'll take a look. I was also thinking dual 921 or patriot gold. Cam is under .600" lift. Dual spring for sure.

Wouldnt it make more sense to let the head builder/supplier, spec and supply everything and assemble them ?
I didn't have the cash to buy everything assembled so, now I'm buying the valves and springs, seals, locks, etc and going to assemble them myself. Bob that works @ allpro asked me these questions when I went to him to order the valves. The car is a pump gas DD so, I want to make sure I pick the right components and do it right the first time.
I also have a choice between ti and hollow stainless for the intake valves. Ti is twice as expensive as ss.

I would think a set of patriot duals would work, just buy the kit, they come with spring cups and everything, you can machine the heads if need be to acheive proper spring height. Not sure on the valves, wish I knew, I've never run allpros. =\
The cuts for the spring seats are HUGE, I'm pretty sure machining is not needed. I hope I won't have to machine for spring pocket depth. If that's the case, I'll send them to w2w for that plus some porting on the exhaust side. Really though I want to see how these will do unported and save my money for the missing parts to complete my car.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:09 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE