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cam questions 1- would ls6 valve springs work with a .563 lift cam?
2- instead of using the jpr tool to hold the lifters up when the cam is out, would it be possible to use 2 1/4" or 3/8" steel rods? if anyone here has the tool, could you check what the diameter is?
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jay
2- instead of using the jpr tool to hold the lifters up when the cam is out, would it be possible to use 2 1/4" or 3/8" steel rods? if anyone here has the tool, could you check what the diameter is?
thanks
jay
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More than lift should be taken into consideration when picking springs. The lobes/ramp rates used matter as well. I personally would go with some nice comp 918's.
Do some searches and reading on cam swaps. You can buy 5/16" metal rods or simple wooden dowel rods and it works perfectly fine.
Do some searches and reading on cam swaps. You can buy 5/16" metal rods or simple wooden dowel rods and it works perfectly fine.
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all ive heard is about the 918 springs. its just that i can get gm parts at cost, so save a little $$ here and there, then i can put put a little more $$ here and there.
thanks for that # too. 5/16" is what ive been looking for.
thanks for that # too. 5/16" is what ive been looking for.
1. LS6 springs would not be a good idea on almost any aftermarket cam. Once you start getting more agressive lobes and lifts, you need something like the 918's. I have a 563 lift on my TR 224 and I actually got Comp 921's. It's prolly a little over kill but I wanted the best I could find.
2. Steel rods would be a great alternative to the jrp tool. I used them myself on a cam swap. I wouldn't use wood though, it could splinter. For the few dollars extra, it's not worth taking the chance. I believe they were around 5/16th's of an inch in diameter. Just spin the cam real quick and the lifters should stay outta the way, then you can slide the metal rods in place for insurance.
2. Steel rods would be a great alternative to the jrp tool. I used them myself on a cam swap. I wouldn't use wood though, it could splinter. For the few dollars extra, it's not worth taking the chance. I believe they were around 5/16th's of an inch in diameter. Just spin the cam real quick and the lifters should stay outta the way, then you can slide the metal rods in place for insurance.
