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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 08:42 AM
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So I'm having my motor built.. 06' 6.0 iron block - I have a 408 stroker kit.. I'm buying my cam and the price is ok at 375.00 caa 54-418-11 so now I need springs right.. can someone explain why the springs kit cost more than the cam? I'm looking at 325-430.00 for a spring set for this cam. WTH. Looking forward to hearing if anyone has a cheaper solution or welcome to the club and drop my pants?
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 09:01 AM
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I have nothing to add, but I am doing a turbo 5.3l in a 1969 Buick GS400 convertible. I would be interested in seeing you post up your build.
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 09:16 AM
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I have nothing to add, but I am doing a turbo 5.3l in a 1969 Buick GS400 convertible. I would be interested in seeing you post up your build.
It's a slow process.. I will post on another thread once we pull the motor and start the new install. 4L65 tranny as well. I wanted a 6speed but eh.. didnt happen
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I doing paddle shift 4l80e. Single T6 88mm 5.3l lL33.
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Originally Posted by Gasoline
I doing paddle shift 4l80e. Single T6 88mm 5.3l lL33.
Hot! I had a L33 90K miles in my hand but gave it up for the 6.0.

I'd love to turbo.. not in the budget.. maybe I'll spray it later. Just trying to get it into the 12's with a tune and I'm good. I want to CCR most likely.
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Springs are expensive because it is a lengthy process to manufacture them and QC has to bet top notch. A spring is a sensitive part and ends catastrophically almost every time there is a failure. Spend the money on the right springs now or it WILL cost you a **** ton more soon.
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Springs are expensive because it is a lengthy process to manufacture them and QC has to bet top notch. A spring is a sensitive part and ends catastrophically almost every time there is a failure. Spend the money on the right springs now or it WILL cost you a **** ton more soon.
Thanks Cody.. makes sense
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Did you check out these spring kits? http://www.briantooleyracing.com/660...s-sk001-s.html or http://www.briantooleyracing.com/660...ers-sk001.html

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