LS1 valve spring I.D.
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LS1 valve spring I.D.
I may be inheriting a used set of LS1 valve springs for free, and I'm thinking about trying to make them work on my Caprice. Comp just came out with a set of beehive valve springs but they're too expensive to justify (versus a new stock set, or the like). I know LS1 springs are the beehive type.
What is the inner diameter of the top (smaller) part of the spring? Comp makes a set of retainers designed to be used with their new springs and the non-metric older style valve, as well as the older style keepers. It is my intent to find out if I can use this retainer, or if I have to figure out something else (like stock LS1 retainers with my regular SBC keepers, or try aftermarket keepers). I can tolerate a ~0.1 inch decrease in installed height, and that might be desired given the LS1 springs' low seat pressure, and my heavier valvetrain.
Thanks.
What is the inner diameter of the top (smaller) part of the spring? Comp makes a set of retainers designed to be used with their new springs and the non-metric older style valve, as well as the older style keepers. It is my intent to find out if I can use this retainer, or if I have to figure out something else (like stock LS1 retainers with my regular SBC keepers, or try aftermarket keepers). I can tolerate a ~0.1 inch decrease in installed height, and that might be desired given the LS1 springs' low seat pressure, and my heavier valvetrain.
Thanks.
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