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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 11:13 AM
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About a few months ago I put an LS6 cam and long tubes in. I replaced the intake valves, intake pushrods, new springs, and new lifters. The springs and lifters aren't stock LS1 parts. Well I have been running into weird problems with bogging and everything. I originally did the project so I could tear my engine apart and learn something.

I have been researching the FM14 cam and it seems like it would be pretty good for what I want to do. What I want to know is will it be fine to put into the car with the lifters and springs I have? I rarely hot rod the car and drive it pretty conservatively with this 3.10/gallon.... Opinions are greatly appreciated
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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You might want to list what springs they are?

An F14 is a .600" lift cam (.598) so any good springs that will support a .650 lift cam should work fine.

I bought PRC gold duals to run with an F14.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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They are brand new LS6 springs I believe. Keep in mind I will rarely run the car hard.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by adillhoff
They are brand new LS6 springs I believe. Keep in mind I will rarely run the car hard.
you need to be concerned with the more aggressive ramp rates of the cam
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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just get the PRCs and call it a day. Thats what I run with mine.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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I also strongly advise you to upgrade from the LS6 springs, even if you don't get on the throttle much.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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i wouldnt run a F14 with ls6 springs. My F14 specd out over .601 according to the cam card (results may vary)
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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Well, where can I find these springs.. I was hoping to keep it around $400. I am only 17. I am kinda iffy about tearing the engine down again, but I had fun.
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Originally Posted by ssheets
You might want to list what springs they are?

An F14 is a .600" lift cam (.598) so any good springs that will support a .650 lift cam should work fine.

I bought PRC gold duals to run with an F14.
I would 918 that cam like a *****!
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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what about coil bind?......arent ls6 springs only good for .570 lift. do the math, how can can they possibly work when the f14 has .598 lift. i personally went with prc golds with my f14.
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Dual springs are the way to go, but you can shim a 918 and run .610 with no problems.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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wouldnt shimming a spring reduce the spring height therefore causing more severe coil bind.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 11:03 PM
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what size injectors do you plan on running??
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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you will most likely need injectors to like 01ss was asking about. I well over maxed mine out, just got the SVO 30lbers in the mail yesterday.. just something else to consider
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 05:02 PM
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Great.. Fuel injectors are damn expensive. Where can I order this stuff?
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