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Old 09-06-2008, 05:10 PM
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Smile LS6 stock springs with new cam

Can I used this cam (236/242 .580/.590 on a 112 lsa)with stock ls6 head and springs with no problem? Do I need different spring?
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def need new springs lol...
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Thats a big cam. New springs and hardened push rods are a MUST. See cam in my sig I'm running dual springs... dont need a valve meeting a pistion any time soon.
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Originally Posted by conan
Thats a big cam. New springs and hardened push rods are a MUST. See cam in my sig I'm running dual springs... dont need a valve meeting a pistion any time soon.
x2. you hit the nail on the head.
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LS6 springs are rated for like .550 lift....
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If you try and run those you will be sorry
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When doing a cam swap it is not good to cut corners, your engine will self terminate
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BTW M6 or A4?
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NO WAY STOCK SPRINGS WILL HANDLE IT..BEST BET IF ITS A DAILY DRIVER WOULD BE NEW STYLE COMP 918's GOOD TO .625 LIFT AND DROP IN NO NEED TO MACHINE THE HEADS OR ANYTHING. KEEPS YOU FROM RUNNING MORE SEAT PRESSURE THEN YOU NEED TO AND LEADING TO PREMATURE WEAR AND FAILURE OF VALVE COMPONENTS..YOU WILL BE HAPPY WITH THAT CAM THOUGH..YOU HAVE LONGTUBES OR A GOOD EXHAUST I HOPE CAUSE ITS GONNA WANT TO BREATHE
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i got that cam go with the comp springs
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No way. I have some brand new patriot dual .660" lift springs and some tsp 7.400" hardened pushrods. $340 shipped. They are one of if not the best lsx spring




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