CBX

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.

Z'mnypit

iTrader: (58)

Do a search on the "Larry tool" then just go make you one like that. It would be the chepaest easiest way.

Griswold

iTrader: (5)

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.

CBX

Do you know the part number? Where did you buy it? Thanks

ROCNDAV

iTrader: (100)

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.

smithsc

I bought mine from More Performance.

Small enough to get tot he back couple of springs in the Z06 anyway.

Steve

jerflash

another vote fot the crane tool

simple, easy to use, lok profile for getting to the back ones, and does intake and exhaust at the same time!!

ArKay99

iTrader: (1)

Same here, same issue but with AFR 205's. No problem though once modified to fit, it works great. About $120 and you can do the intake and exhaust at the same time.

jerflash

you know whatmakes it even easier?

havin the right size gear wrench

ROCNDAV

iTrader: (100)

what do you mean?

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

Steve Burger

iTrader: (33)

Another vote for crane

ROCNDAV

iTrader: (100)

Ah! I haven't had that joy yet I've only been messing with my LS1 on the engine stand.

jerflash

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

Black Z/28

Crane here as well. I've done (2) sets with the crane tool. Very nice.

Keenov

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I used the crane tool and it was a breeze!

jay_99z

iTrader: (5)

Done 4 or 5 spring swaps with mine. Little pricey but it works great.

mrr23

iTrader: (3)

vinci high performance 99.99

JC5

Crane is a great tool! Vinci's service is also great!

Var

iTrader: (1)

The Crane tool is worlds better than the More tool. I used the Crane tool just last night. I couldn't believe how easy it was to do the valve springs.