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Old May 13, 2004 | 06:58 PM
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White stripe (possibly yellow....but faded if it's yellow) painted on them ??

The heads are 2003 #241 castings
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Old May 14, 2004 | 11:20 AM
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The stock springs have a yellow stripe on them
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Old May 14, 2004 | 11:39 AM
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I thought the LS6 springs had a yellow stripe ???, are they the same springs ???

and what is the lift capability of the stock springs ??
is it .550" or .500"
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The LS6 springs are solid yellow. I would say the stock LS1 springs would be okay up to .510 or so.
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