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Feb 25, 2013 | 11:30 AM

desormeaux05

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Valve Spring Recommendation

Is .660 lift too much for a GM hotcam?

Feb 25, 2013 | 11:31 AM

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go with one of brian tooleys spring kits. that a very reasonably priced and a great quality product.

Its the spring pressures that you got to worry about, not the lift rating

Feb 25, 2013 | 12:07 PM

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I think you can use LS6 springs with the hot cam. But I'd recommend a high quality beehive since the harmonics are so much better. PSI 1511 or PAC 1518.

Feb 25, 2013 | 10:39 PM

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PAC springs are a great drop in for this type of application. Give us a shout if you have any questions on them.

Feb 25, 2013 | 11:20 PM

desormeaux05

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Thanks y'all. Sho-me where are you located I live in southern Illinois about an hour from MO

Feb 26, 2013 | 03:53 PM

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IMO, the LS6 springs are more than enough for the GM Hotcam, but if you want something better then the PAC 1218s($120) would be a great choice. IMO, there's no need to spend more or go with a higher lift valve springs.

Feb 27, 2013 | 09:39 AM

desormeaux05

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Thanx man. I'll look into that what sponsors carry them.

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Feb 27, 2013 | 10:46 AM

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What do y'all think about Brian Tooley Racing spring kits?

great products prices and support

Feb 27, 2013 | 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by desormeaux05

What do y'all think about Brian Tooley Racing spring kits?

BTR makes high quality valve springs and I'd normally recommend them, but I'd still think they're overkill with the low lift and mild cam lobe ramp rates of the GM Hotcam.

Feb 27, 2013 | 01:40 PM

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Another vote for the PAC 1518's. I'm running them and have had great success with them.

Feb 27, 2013 | 01:40 PM

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Id agree they may be more than what he needs, but if you have the money to spend they wont hurt anything.

Feb 27, 2013 | 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by desormeaux05

Is .660 lift too much for a GM hotcam?

Are you wanting a GM hot cam spec but with .660 lift?

Mar 1, 2013 | 02:07 PM

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desormeaux05

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I already have the gm hotcam installed it came in the car when I purchased it. And thanx Tainted, that's what I needed I know. I'm glad it won't hurt anything.