Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Springs question.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 10, 2009 | 06:12 PM
  #1  
Jim7's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Default Springs question.

The car is a 93 Porsche 968, front engine, rear transaxle with 5 sp Turbo S LS transaxle. Final drive in fifth at 6200 rpm is 175 Mph. It is getting an LS1 with 243 heads and it will be dry sumped. It will not be the DD but has to have manners and must meet emissions. So in that light I'm going to forged pistons and rods and, rod bolts, main caps and good balancing. The cam is the 02 ZO6 with hollow intakes and sodium filled exhaust and I'm wondering if the yellows are OK, or should it be 918,s or dual patriots for example. The test for the car will be Mosport (very fast) and has potential for missed shifts so I'm thinking the top end has to handle big revs. Based on everything I've read on the subject it seems that a high closing pressure and progressive clamping is the best way to keep valve float under control. Is this a reasonable approach or, and what springs would work best in this scenario.
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2009 | 06:22 PM
  #2  
405HP_Z06's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 2,215
Likes: 19
From: Arlington, Tx
Default

PAC Racing 1518's with titanium retainers and machined valve locks.
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2009 | 06:48 PM
  #3  
Jim7's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Default

That looks like a great package. Thanks.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:09 AM.

story-0
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-1
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-2
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-3
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-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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
story-8
Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0

The world was a better place when it was still around.

By Brett Foote | 2026-01-23 09:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Reasons the LS7 Is GM's Most Extreme Naturally Aspirated V8 Engine Ever

Slideshow: The 7.0-liter LS7 was designed for absolute cutting-edge performance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-07 18:36:00


VIEW MORE