Im getting ready to change my valve springs on my camaro. My old valve spring tool wont even fit towards the back springs. I see comp makes one that does 2 at a time but its rather expensive, what tool did you use?

 

I have the Crane tool that does 2 at a time. It works awesome but is expensive. If you're just doing hot cam springs autozone should have a hand held tool that'll work fine for those springs.

 

Ditto here. Crane tool is pricey, but you get what you pay for. It is when your doing double coil springs , when you start needing tools like the crane.

 

your in luck... i just did springs in mine (and dont plan on doing them again any time soon), so I have a nifty tool I got off of ls1tech

Makes springs a BREEZE



edit: if you haven't caught on... me saying I just did mine, and dont plan on doing it again any time soon, means i'm willing to sell it

 

http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdengi13.html#3271
the 3271 it can be a little slow but fits and the way it keeps things compressed even off the head is a nice feature.
There are certainly better tools out there but this one offers a good balance of fitting everywhere, inexpensive and function.

 

I have one very similar to that 3271 but it is made by snap on.....It has a 5/8" hex and I use a gear wrench on it. works pretty good, and it will work on most engines you come across.

 

This one has the 5/8" hex too the plastic **** is removable.
NAPA usually has a version of it on the shelf too.

 

I used some cheap autozone tool... that has a **** you twist, to get the old one off... but it depends on what kind of springs you have.... for the beehives I had to use a classic crowbar like type of tool... those things were no joke getting off and on.

 

How much did you pay for that tool?

 

$30... like I said before... worked like a charm.

even the number 8 cylinder was a breeze with it. I highly suggest anyone doing valve spring swaps with the heads on/engine in the car uses it. I haven't used any of the "real" valve spring compressors before, and frankly... I never will.