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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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Default 918 springs in L92 heads?
Will the comp 918 Beehive springs work in the L92 heads? thanks
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Originally Posted by MagnaTransAm0098
Will the comp 918 Beehive springs work in the L92 heads? thanks


You need to know what cam you are gonna run before you can buy springs.
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I also want to know if they work..... I assume the heads aren't any different than other LS heads as far as springs go
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they are the same. the intake rockers are the only difference.
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I also want to know if they work..... I assume the heads aren't any different than other LS heads as far as springs go
Originally Posted by sroach20
they are the same. the intake rockers are the only difference.


Guys, you need to know what CAM you are gonna run to determine spring pressure, installed heght, etc....
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I know what cam I am running. And the spec sheet says 918 for the springs
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Yes, I have been running Comp 918s on L92 heads for a long time now. They drop right on..

In fact I remember them running them in a 500hp L92 build in GM high tech
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...all/index.html

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