Valve spring compressor tool question.
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Valve spring compressor tool question. What valve spring compressor tool do you guys use on an LS engine? I've been looking and there is a wide price range, but I'm not sure whether or not they will all work. For example, Summit has a Proform stud mount compressor, Summit part no. PRO-66784, for $49.00. Will this work?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by Griswold
I have the tool from crane. It is a little more expensive, but worth every penny. I can't imagine changing springs on the car without it.
I bought mine from Vinci when they had a GP/sale on them a couple of months ago. I had to modify mine with an air grinder to get it to work with my AFR225's and PP gold spings. It didn't bother me as I figured that it was designed for stock set ups.
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Originally Posted by ROCNDAV
I bought mine from Vinci when they had a GP/sale on them a couple of months ago. I had to modify mine with an air grinder to get it to work with my AFR225's and PP gold spings. It didn't bother me as I figured that it was designed for stock set ups.
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Originally Posted by jerflash
you get under the cowl with the crane tool it makes turning the nut that compresses the valvesprings even easier and quicker to turn
I've only been messing with my LS1 on the engine stand. 
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well i havent had that yoy yet either and dont plain on it to soon
i will change my heads before a wear out my prc golds
i ran out of money and had to out my stock untouched heads back on my motor for now haha
i will change my heads before a wear out my prc golds
i ran out of money and had to out my stock untouched heads back on my motor for now haha
Originally Posted by smithsc
I bought mine from More Performance.
Small enough to get tot he back couple of springs in the Z06 anyway.
Steve
Small enough to get tot he back couple of springs in the Z06 anyway.
Steve
Originally Posted by CBX
Do you know the part number? Where did you buy it? Thanks
