half-n-half

iTrader: (7)

hey guys i am curious if the patriot gold duals will be enought o handle the Trex? also what tool can i use to intsall them? does autozone have one for rent?

Thanks
Louie

ThirdGenLS1

iTrader: (11)

Those springs are fine, as for a tool, i would just go look in the tool section and buy Tims valve spring tool. Its only 30 dollars and works great.

heres a link to the tool https://ls1tech.com/forums/tools-fabrication/317675-tim-s-valve-spring-tool-now-available.html

half-n-half

iTrader: (7)

was just looking at that...
i guess i will buy it

do the springs need to be shimmed at all? how do i know?

Thanks
Louie

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ThirdGenLS1

iTrader: (11)

i would call and ask Geoff at thunder what spring pressure they should be installed at, then just ask Gunner at Patriot at what height the spring needs to be installed at to get that.

But my guess is you should be fine with out shimming them, but if you want to be **** then go for it.

Justin

half-n-half

iTrader: (7)

ok i will probobly do that...but i believe that the patriots already have more than enough seat pressure than the cam needs...but i will definately check.

The only things that i am going to do with this swap is:

PR
Patriot golds
Trex cam
new gaskets and ls2 chain.
of course fluids etc.

This should be ok right?

Thanks
Louie

ThirdGenLS1

iTrader: (11)

might want to think about a ported TB.

half-n-half

iTrader: (7)

it will definately come into the picture as well as a pulley...just not during this install.

is there anything else that is strongly suggested?

thanks
Louie

ThirdGenLS1

iTrader: (11)

Oops, meant ported oil pump not throttle body, thats the only thing i can think off the top of my head.

Justin

kartoon

iTrader: (1)

i would go with a set of hardened pushrods also.

half-n-half

iTrader: (7)

yup that is what i meant...they are hardened 7.4 pushrods