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Nov 19, 2012 | 09:41 PM

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Which springs to run?

Need some opinions on what valve spring kit to go with. here are the choices Im looking at:

-PRC .650" Titanium Dual Valve Spring Kit
-Lunati .660" Dual Spring Kit
-Brian Tooley .660" Platinum Spring Kit

The Lunati spring kit uses steel retainers, the Brian Tooley & PRC kits both use titanium retainers. Theyre all about the same price. Just looking for some opinions & would love some real world experience from anybody who has used these.

As far as the cam, etc Ill be using the MS3 cam, 853 heads with AI 219cc CNC package, stock rockers w/ Comp trunion upgrade.

Nov 19, 2012 | 11:11 PM

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I just ordered the Brian tooleys from tick just installed them heard the have 0 springs issues everybody has nothing but good words about brain I spoke with him on the phone as well really nice and helpful guy

Nov 19, 2012 | 11:29 PM

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Thanks for the post man. This is the kind of post I was hoping for, get some good answers. Yeah I have searched on his springs & I have not found a bad review or negative thing yet. Hmm +1 for Brian Tooley springs lol thanks man.

Nov 20, 2012 | 09:46 AM

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We use a lot of Tooley's stuff, but we also have used some TSP stuff with no issues. Either would be a good choice.

Nov 20, 2012 | 09:51 AM

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brian tooley for sure...

better price, every bit as nice (if not better in all honesty)

Nov 20, 2012 | 10:15 AM

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Awesome! I am going with Tooleys spring kit then. Thanks guys. Reckless, I know you've worked with Kurt before so I trust you know what you're talking about lol

Nov 20, 2012 | 10:27 AM

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I have the lunati dual spring kit... Very happy with it!

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Nov 20, 2012 | 10:44 PM

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I would run the valve spring that the particular cam lobe your using calls for, and not much more.

Nov 20, 2012 | 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Reckless

We use a lot of Tooley's stuff, but we also have used some TSP stuff with no issues. Either would be a good choice.

off topic sup Todd.I see you found a new toy.looks good.

back to the topic.BT duals here on the C6 through Arun from Canadian Corvette Performance.getting ready to run thier stage2 blower cam.

Nov 21, 2012 | 04:07 AM

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thanks for all the replies guys. I am going to go with Tooleys springs for sure.

Nov 21, 2012 | 09:06 AM

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Tooley Springs here as well. Awesome price, and EXCELLENT customer service.

Nov 22, 2012 | 07:42 AM

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Tooley Springs here as well. Awesome price, and EXCELLENT customer service.

awesome! Im going with Tooleys. What lifters are you running? and the rest of you guys, what lifters did yall go with?

Nov 22, 2012 | 11:28 AM

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I just picked up some btr pushrods. Can't go wrong great price a+ communication I wouldn't hesitate to buy a set of btr springs.

Nov 22, 2012 | 11:32 AM

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Ls7 lifters are the most used I would say, personally I'm gonna see if my stock truck lifters last. my Cam is around .588 lift and I'm running psi 1511ml springs good to .630

Nov 22, 2012 | 12:58 PM

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Ls7 lifters are the most used I would say, personally I'm gonna see if my stock truck lifters last. my Cam is around .588 lift and I'm running psi 1511ml springs good to .630

I would go ahead and change them out if your already in there

Nov 22, 2012 | 01:30 PM

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From: Hawaii track track.

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awesome! Im going with Tooleys. What lifters are you running? and the rest of you guys, what lifters did yall go with?

lifters are stock on the 3 cars.weekend cars only.our track closed for good 6yrs. ago.

Nov 22, 2012 | 01:39 PM

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I didn't tear the motor that far apart.

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I would go ahead and change them out if your already in there

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