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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 11:04 AM
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Just got some info from Crane Cams the other day, they've got a new valve spring compressor out for the LS-1!

It's really neat, it lets you change both springs on the cylinder at once, and you always have one hand free to grab the locks with when you're using it. It works with all the stock diameter single and dual springs that are out there for LS-1. Looking at the pics, it's genius in it's simplicity! Can't wait to try it out on my next LS-1 project!
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 11:16 AM
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Sounds like the SDPC one from a year or two ago.
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Beavis5.3
Just got some info from Crane Cams the other day, they've got a new valve spring compressor out for the LS-1!

It's really neat, it lets you change both springs on the cylinder at once, and you always have one hand free to grab the locks with when you're using it. It works with all the stock diameter single and dual springs that are out there for LS-1. Looking at the pics, it's genius in it's simplicity! Can't wait to try it out on my next LS-1 project!
Here is a close up of it in action very easy to use and great build quality.


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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 02 Pewter LS1
and great build quality.
It damn better be for $120+!
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 11:44 AM
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It does look very stout and durable, however with 2 bolts + a stud and a nut to install with each set of springs it also looks like a pain in the rear and time consuming. I just got the CC valve spring compressor tool for my BBC and it's the ****. It only does one spring at a time, but only uses one stud/bolt to connect it, it locks into place with the spring compressed, is easy to work around etc. I haven't yet used it on my LS1 however.
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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Larrys does only one at a time but its $30 SHIPPED. Looks in the Tool for the trade forum
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 98SS Blackattack
Larrys does only one at a time but its $30 SHIPPED. Looks in the Tool for the trade forum
Yes,I run the home made jobber too.Cost me $4 to make and 4 bolt's for spare's.Best spring compressor I've ever used for LS1's.Have done over 15 spring changes with it and no problems at all.
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Wow looks awesome! I just bought the More tool though.
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