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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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Finally got my new comp cam 230/232 .592/.595 113 installed today along with LS2 chain, new springs, titanium retainers and hardened push rods. I used the crane dual valve spring compressor and that damn thing is the best tool I have ever used. It is geometrically machined to compress and center both springs evenly over the valve stems. This tool is absolutely the best spring compressor on the market, IMO. I still have to install the water pump, radiator etc. and we should be ready to rock and roll.
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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kick ***, what kind of power are you hoping for??
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 12:25 AM
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good job, what other mods do you have?
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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Hoping to get at least 35 to 40 at the wheels.

I have all bolt-ons 3500 yank, headers, pulley, Moser 12 bolt 373's etc.
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 12:35 AM
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+1 on that valve spring compressor worth every bit of $100 to me.
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by pla-tym2
Hoping to get at least 35 to 40 at the wheels.

I have all bolt-ons 3500 yank, headers, pulley, Moser 12 bolt 373's etc.
I bet that you will probably ballpark those numbers.
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