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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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What kind have ya'll been using on a in car valve spring swap? One that is easy to use and works fast?

Well I screwed up and dropped $93.00 for the gaskets at the chevy dealer today, I should have ordered a set from one of the sponsors and saved some money. Oh yeah, and I still can't get over how big this balancer bolt is for an LS1, is the crank really threaded that deep? Damn that's a big *** bolt!! I should be ready to install the new cam by next weekend since it's a holiday weekend, hopefully my cam will be here by then.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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I used the crane tool, does 2 at once and very easy to use,,,,
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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I use the more performance tool and i think MTI sells them.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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I use the crane tool, and it worked like a charm!
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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Crane tool, very easy to use.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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Thanks, I just ordered the More tool from Thunder Racing. I liked that crane tool though, doing two at once would make the process alot easier. Well, next weekend my car should have a nice cam in there. I ordered the Patriot valve spring kit just now too, I think I've spent a little over $600.00 for everything including the gaskets and special tools so it wasn't too bad. Guess I'll be paying on this for a while, thanks for the help guys!!
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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I know this won't help now but "tims tool" is probably the best $30 I've ever spent on a specialty car tool. https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ve+spring+tool
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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crane tool, i got it to replace "tim's tool" and the extra cost was WELL worth it.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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crane tool by far.
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