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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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I have a stock motor other than edelbrock shorty headers. I found some crane cams 1.6 rocker arms and I'm wondering which valve springs to get? I looked at the Alex Springs lt1 kit but when it comes to talking about the lift, etc. I have no clue about that stuff. Thanks
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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This will tell you a lot about valvetrain, springs, cams etc

https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...ion-guide.html

https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...ewbie-faq.html

The Alex springs will work great for a stock to small aftermarket cam. A great improvement over stock springs.
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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Ok thanks
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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LS6 yellow springs would be good. Seat pressure's around 90lbs (550 max lift)....close to perfect! I do have a set of beehive 80lbs springs for ya that will work great, though, I'd have to see if I still have them...hehehe Dont forget about the retainers too, which are NOT the same as the LS versions so. I forgot the part number for them...

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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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Well the alex springs kit i found came with retainers, locks, and cups. But i have to buy seals different but it wasnt a bad price
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 07:59 AM
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If you want to use stock hardware the PAC-1212x is a drop in spring good for .550 lift.
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