bene

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both heads are off the engine block? This is DIY kinda project.

Squirts11

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Sounds like the most difficult part of changing the springs has been taken care of, as the heads aren't underneath the cowl. Since you'll have optimal space, any valvespring tool will do. Autozone/Napa, etc should have a couple different options.

By the way, I found a decent one off ebay about six months ago. Worked well during my cam swap.

vettenuts

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I think you cna rent (for free) the "C" clamp type from Autozone. Whatever you do, don't use the type that has the two hooks and the **** on top where it grabs the coils and compresses the spring. This type of compressor can scratch the spring and with aftermarket performance springs this is something best not done.

FrankSS

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this is what you need to get...

Squirts11

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This is what I purchased.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/tools-fab...available.html

b_evans06

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I used one of the Tim's tools last night for my springs. It worked very well and there were zero problems using it. I highly recommend it.

Austinma62

Would that tool work well with the heads still on the car?

twitchtwice

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i used one like it for mine since i pulled the heads. worked great and borrowed it form a neighbor for free. cant beat that.

garygnu

WS6 store sells a ls1 valve spring tool for in car changes.

bene

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That's good to know. Thanks.

KCS

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Would the Tim's Tool work with the heads off? It's just going to push the valve open. On the car, the head bolts hold it down and the piston stops the valve. You'll probably have to clamp the heds on a table. The clamp style tool blocks the valve from opening so it just compresses the spring.

eallanboggs

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If the heads are off the pneumatic type would be the way to go. Put in place push the trigger and out come the keepers. Next best is Vinci/Crane. It does two at a time, but it is manual.

eseibel67

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Sure it will work off the car. I used it to take valves out of 455 Olds heads on the bench on Saturday.

Squirts11

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x2. Few months ago I swapped half the springs on the car, and the other half with one head off the car...yep...(dropped a lifter..)

twitchtwice

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reminds me of my nightmare from a few weeks ago lol

orangeapeel

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...if i had a nickel....