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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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What valve springs?

I am thinking about running a gm847 in my car and wondered what the best springs are for it, i also have 1.6 RRs.

Thanks Scott
Old Sep 24, 2005 | 04:55 PM
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Re: What valve springs?

You are gonna need some comp 918's with that much lift.
Old Sep 24, 2005 | 11:31 PM
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Re: What valve springs?

how do i know what i have to do about my install height, the car already has a cam in it but when i went to order new springs from a performance shopp he said that i had to know my install height. Do you know the actual part number for them on the LT1s ? Thanks for the info

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Old Sep 25, 2005 | 12:11 AM
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Re: What valve springs?

I'd talk to SStrokerace. He might be able to help you.
Old Sep 25, 2005 | 02:34 AM
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Re: What valve springs?

You should use a valve spring mic like this:
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...09&prmenbr=361
I also agree with z95m6, sstrokerace (Bret) is very knowlagable.
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