i am getting these new parts and want to upgrade springs as well. to do this right i want to get some springs that dont fit the stock seat. my question is what is uinvolved in enlarging the seats? can i do this myself? or do i have to pay for someone to do it?

 

You need a machine shop to do it, cutting the spring seats is done with a special cutter that pilots off the guide to keep everything concentric, I always do it in our sunnen so that all the spring pads are exactly at the same depth.

 

What "new" parts? Depends on how big your cam is when it comes to springs. If you go with a mild cam, you should be able to get strong eough springs that will fit your stock seats. JMHO

 

Exactly. I have a .544"/.576" 230/242 cam with 1.6 rockers and I'm running Crane dual valve springs with titanium retainers...they fit right on the stock seats and good lord do they have some seat pressure.

 

i have the 224/230 on order xe grind

 

How 'bout the Comp 918 beehives for that cam. Many use them, and they'll fit stock heads.

 

what does those run usually? i am on a budget and reaching my max rather quick lol

 

Check 'em out here for $140 (springs only).