What would you guys recommend for valve springs?

[turbobuick1]

I'm doing the head gaskets on my 87 GN and figure I might as well replace the valve springs while I'm there, the car has 70,000 on it. What would you guys recommend? It's a 100% stock motor, stock cam, heads etc.

Also, should I replace the retainers as well?

Appreciate any input or suggestions you might have for the springs or head gasket job, this is my weekend project

 

[2QUICK2B6]

not sure but i dont think you want more than 100lb ... I would also replace the injectors. my car ran alot better by just changing springs and injectors with a turbo tweak chip.

 

[in the elevens]

Springs

I have seen this posted before,you can use Comp Springs part #980-12

 

[turbobuick1]

not sure but i dont think you want more than 100lb ... I would also replace the injectors. my car ran alot better by just changing springs and injectors with a turbo tweak chip.

Yup, I actually replaced my injectors already, they probably only have 10,000 miles on em.

I have seen this posted before,you can use Comp Springs part #980-12

I have heard of using Comp Spring 980-12, has anyone actually installed this on their stock GN?

 

[turbobuick1]

Any other suggestions?

 

[JP112_89]

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Sealed Power VS739R Valve Springs

Joe

 

[just plain john]

Comp 980's without the spring cups

 

[ADJMART]

COMP CAMS 980'S here on my all stock engine.Fastest I ran with stock valve springs and radiator was 12.10.Changed to 980 springs with no cups and a $90.00 f-body radiator and was in the 11.60's.Deff pulled harder up top.This was at 25lbs boost.

 

[bobs84ttype]

what is meant by no cups?

not sure what part you speak of
Robert

 

[grocerygetter]

so order the retainers while we're at it if ordering these springs?

 

[1KWIK6]

No; reuse your stock retainers.

 

[hiboom]

springs

not sure what part you speak of
Robert

they sit under your stock springs now when using the 980 no need for them unless you want more spring pressure

 

[Squid4life]

I have a set of new valve springs, retainers, keepers from a set of Champion heads. Were removed for roller springs. No miles. If you are interested, shoot me a PM.

 

[turbobuick1]

I have a set of new valve springs, retainers, keepers from a set of Champion heads. Were removed for roller springs. No miles. If you are interested, shoot me a PM.

I'm good on those, I just ordered some Comp Cams 980-12 Valve Springs. Thanks to everyone for the information, this is one of the best message boards out there!

 

[turbo6man]

I see you got some springs already, but to anyone who is reading this, I have a set of brand new ATR replacements valve springs. I have all the specs for them but they are for a stock setup. price is FREEEEEEE just pay shipping

 

[1KWIKSIX]

ATR valve springs

I see you got some springs already, but to anyone who is reading this, I have a set of brand new ATR replacements valve springs. I have all the specs for them but they are for a stock setup. price is FREEEEEEE just pay shipping

I'll take them.....thanks alot

Shipping to Aston , PA 19014

Let me know the shipping charges when you can.

thx.

dave

 

[turbo6man]

Send me a private message with your address and I will ship them, I think I can fit them with some bubble wrap into the USPS flat rate box for $4.95