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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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I believe in doing things right, but boy are lsx valve spring kits expensive! Comp Cams and Texas Speed reccomend the "921" dual valve spring for their 224/.566" cam. I'm in shock at the price they want for these suckers, anywhere from 485-600 bucks. My solid roller big block chevy valve spring kit wasn't near this much (about 225-275). Am I missing something here or is there some other place to purchase quality parts for my cam change? Help me out LS1 Tech community!
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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Patriot Gold Duals - WS6 Store - $255 free shipping. You don't really need a dual spring for that cam, but Comp 918s quality is suspect now, and by the time you add valve guide seals and titanium retainers to PAC beehive singles, you are way over the cost of the Patriots Gold Duals that come with all that.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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Thanks I'll check into them.
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I've never used the Comp 921 springs, and not sure why anyone at TSP would recommend them over our PRC spring kits:

http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=173&catid=48
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The PAC racing 1218's are a very good match for your cam, $123:

http://www.sdparts.com/product/SDL16...S1Setof16.aspx
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by massls1guy
The PAC racing 1218's are a very good match for your cam, $123:

http://www.sdparts.com/product/SDL16...S1Setof16.aspx
Great price is these are the PAC. Excellent spring too. Thanks for the link.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 02:03 AM
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I run the COMP 921 dual valve spring kit with their Titainium retainers, locks, viton valve stem seals, and spring seats. very high quality
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 10:09 AM
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I would run the PRC valve spring kit from Texas Speed.
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On on the Patriot Gold set, and am very happy with them!
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About to order my third replacement coils of the patriot golds, Ive had over 60K flawless miles between the last two sets. Ill keep running these springs as long as they keep making them.
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