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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 04:29 AM
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I'm setting up a LQ4 with LSA heads and a ZL1 TVS1900 blower (2.55 pulley)
deciding between the GT2-3 or LS9 camshaft.
i've been told LS9 springs are meant for the titanium valves that i dont have.
plus the added boost might not make them strong enough.

what would be the best and most reliable valve springs?
for use in a daily that will get LOTS of highway miles.
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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by stevooo1181
I'm setting up a LQ4 with LSA heads and a ZL1 TVS1900 blower (2.55 pulley)
deciding between the GT2-3 or LS9 camshaft.
i've been told LS9 springs are meant for the titanium valves that i dont have.
plus the added boost might not make them strong enough.

what would be the best and most reliable valve springs?
for use in a daily that will get LOTS of highway miles.
BTR Brian Tooley Racing
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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 11:17 AM
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Brian Tooley Racing .660 dual springs would be a great addition to your build to help keep the valvetrain stable.
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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 05:28 PM
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BTR .660's FTW
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I prefer beehive springs. I would recommend the PSI ML 1511 spring. They are arguably the most reliable beehive spring and are rated to .625. I like them because they are simple and not overkill. I didn't want any more stress on my valvetrain than necessary so that's what I used.

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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by FastKat
I prefer Beethoven springs. I would recommend the PSI ML 1511 spring. They are arguably the most reliable beehive spring and are rated to .625. I like them because they are simple and not overkill. I didn't want any more stress on my valvetrain than necessary so that's what I used.
Beethoven springs?
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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by thompson
Brian Tooley Racing .660 dual springs would be a great addition to your build to help keep the valvetrain stable.
Is the seat pressure from those duals friendly to stock LS7 lifters?
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