Repeat procedure.

[WarWagon]

lol Were good at that Charlie, Hurry up and wait!

I'd still wait as long as I did, then pay full price for these parts.

 

[WarWagon]

I split time tonight with my side work in the garage and this carb. It's finished now, but i forgot the squirter's at work in my toolbox so they are not on.

 

[charlief1]

That carb looks great Adam. You're getting your bling on as well. LOL

 

[WarWagon]

That carb looks great Adam. You're getting your bling on as well. LOL

LoL Thanks Charlie. It is too bright to go on anything of mine, I like the plain look of the demon but I have to test this out anyways. I very well might sell it or use it for another one of mine or my friends projects, who knows.

 

[charlief1]

LoL Thanks Charlie. It is too bright to go on anything of mine, I like the plain look of the demon but I have to test this out anyways. I very well might sell it or use it for another one of mine or my friends projects, who knows.

Use it on the blow through Adam. A little bling won't hurt you after all.:biggrin:

 

[dr_frankenstein]

man is that a nice looking carb Adam....

your paint skills are incredible.

A.j.

 

[mikemcvaney]

Nice job curious to see how it works for you Im really thinking about buying that same carb tell me how it works got to know .Mike

 

[WarWagon]

Thanks for feedback guys!
Mike I'll let you ad everyone else know how this carb does on my combo.

 

[WarWagon]

I've got these to install also this time around to get me more RPM'S and more power around 5000-5500 RPM range with the stock LC2 cam I use. I could almost get 5000 RPM's with LT1 springs on same cam. Still great springs though.

 

[charlief1]

I've been thinking about going with beehive springs Adam. Found a set with an almost identical spec. I think they'll work a little better to get more RPM out of the engine.

 

[WarWagon]

I cannot afford it right now, requires the use of different retainers.

 

[charlief1]

I found a brand new set of GM LS1 springs for $52 but I haven't found the retainers yet. I figure I'll have about the same as you do in just the springs from comp. This will also clear the KB rollers I've got with out any issues.

 

[dr_frankenstein]

I still dont think its quite enough closed pressure.

120 seems more approprate.

remember.... if your making 20lbs of boost.... that 92lbs closed is now 72lbs.

A.j.

 

[WarWagon]

I agree A.J!!! But this is what Comp recommends for the combo I have.. The Lt1 springs I ran on the other block are 105 on the seat, but have less open pressure than these Comp springs do, Go figure.
I looked into the beehive springs from GM "stock Ls1-2-6" and Comp. Comp wants $148 and some change and you still have to buy retainers, but they are 130 on the seat and 318 open pressures for comp and the GM numbers are similar.

 

[charlief1]

That's exactly why I went with the factory GM beehives Adam. Gives me plenty of room and the price is right. Now I just have to find some keepers. I think I may go visit a junk yard and get some off another engine.

 

[dr_frankenstein]

ya know the TA stage one springs arent that expensive and are a viable option.

A.j.

 

[WarWagon]

Checked into it A.j. TA valve springs part# TA_1436
$75 plus shipping can reuse old retainers.
lol so far these Comp springs are the deal at $39 plus I talked to Comp today and they said I can shim up these springs I have now to get the closed pressure higher and they also said it will not fatigue the springs any more than normal and I won't run into coil bind with the stock LC2 cam. I think I might just go that route.

 

[dr_frankenstein]

Checked into it A.j. TA valve springs part# TA_1436
$75 plus shipping can reuse old retainers.
lol so far these Comp springs are the deal at $39 plus I talked to Comp today and they said I can shim up these springs I have now to get the closed pressure higher and they also said it will not fatigue the springs any more than normal and I won't run into coil bind with the stock LC2 cam. I think I might just go that route.

thats a perfect plan.

A.j.

 

[charlief1]

I found a brand new set of GM LS1 springs for $52 but I haven't found the retainers yet. I figure I'll have about the same as you do in just the springs from comp. This will also clear the KB rollers I've got with out any issues.

Well I just got a note from Lingenfelter performance and the retainers will cost an additional $28.68. That would bring the total to $80.86 so it sounds like a pretty decent deal for beehives. Think I'm gonna go this route.

 

[WarWagon]

Not bad charlie! I'll probably copy that on the heads u port for me.

I'm running out of time, lol April 3rd is opening day for PRP my closest track.