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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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Default Best valve spring for ls6 cam + boost?

Any reccomendations for a good valve spring for an LQ4 with an LS6 cam and boost? Last setup I ran the LS6 yellow springs and had some valve float issues and wound up wiping cam bearings. I was thinking a spring with a max .600 lift would be enough, but I'd like to hear some input. Thanks.
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 09:23 AM
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out of the 68 people that viewed this thread, not one could help? Dang :/ Well bought some PAC springs last night that are good till .650 so we'll see how that plays out, hopefully its not too much load on the cam.
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Comp 918s should do the trick for you.
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IMO, have you looked at the PAC 1211X Valve springs?
Higher spring rate then the 1518 and $50 less, but rated for a .625" lift.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=5134
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