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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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okay i got ported and polished 241 heads and a tr 224 cam i am putting in the heads are bare right now...what kinda valve springs should i do and also what else will i need
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I think most still use Comp 918's. That is what I recommend
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PAC 1218, PAC used to make Comps springs, Comp switched and had some breakage issues. They've taken care of it but why take the chance. I've got got PAC 1218's for $145 delivered. PAC makes springs for a lot of Brands names.
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so ls6 springs would be stupid to put on ?
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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i would go with some dual patriot springs or something that is a dual springs...yes those springs are good for upto .650 lift but, it is great insurance to have because you never know what could happen,and they arent that much either.. yes ls6 springs would be stupid...
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okay guys thanks ...and will stock pushrods and stuff work or what
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Originally Posted by z28berryhill
so ls6 springs would be stupid to put on ?
Well the lift you have is .561 right? whats the ls6 spring good to?

I'm not sure to be honest but I do have a set of LS6 springs here for $50.. they are new take off from a customer heads.

BUT I really think you want springs good to .600 lift, you dont want to live on the egde and wink a piston.
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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okay i got ported and polished 241 heads and a tr 224 cam i am putting in the heads are bare right now...what kinda valve springs should i do and also what else will i need
I got a set of PAC 1218 springs ... If your interested I will dig them out there in a box somewhere, less than 350miles on them, I changed everything and went with different set up. $100 shipped to your door PM me if your interested.
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I got a set of PAC 1218 springs ... If your interested I will dig them out there in a box somewhere, less than 350miles on them, I changed everything and went with different set up. $100 shipped to your door PM me if your interested.
Thats all you need in this case. If you want a new set pm me, but this a good offer. Lift on the tr224 is .561 IIRC
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Originally Posted by z28berryhill
okay i got ported and polished 241 heads and a tr 224 cam i am putting in the heads are bare right now...what kinda valve springs should i do and also what else will i need
heres your list, you should do.
dual springs
new pushrods
ported ls6 or high volume oil pump
new lifters, they say your good for 100,000 miles, but why not switch them out while your in there
dont forget all your gaskets
ls2 single roller timing chain
(you would replace all of these if your smart)
it all adds up,so if you dont have the money for it, save up for a couple more months, these are all parts that are gonna make your swap safer for driving,and saving you a lot more money down the road, just my 2cents!!
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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im running a 224 cam w 918's that should do the trick 4 u 2
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