Well was wanting to swap the valve springs, and found that most of you guys for a cheap alternative use LT1 springs. Where are you guys getting these from? Went to local parts stores and apparently they can't get them. Can I find new LT1 valve springs??(without going to the dealer)
LT1 springs???
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novaderrik
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does anyone make an off the shelf "beehive" spring for the Buick motors?
they make them for small blocks, and since an LT1 is a small block, it follows that a set of small block beehive springs will work, but only if someone makes a retainer for it..
they make them for small blocks, and since an LT1 is a small block, it follows that a set of small block beehive springs will work, but only if someone makes a retainer for it..
scojack_2001
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2nd that. Essentially a "stock" replacement valvespring. Picked up 2/10ths in the 1/4 mile with just those in my WH1...
:biggrin: They are like $45 plus S&H from Summit/Jegs etc...
Turbo6Tech84
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Does anyone have any experience with the kirban spring set. They got a decent deal on the tool and the spring set for 68 bucks. The tool costs 40 bucks alone and the springs cost 60. Only makes sense to get the kit.
2nd that. Essentially a "stock" replacement valvespring. Picked up 2/10ths in the 1/4 mile with just those in my WH1...
They are like $45 plus S&H from Summit/Jegs etc...
By "stock" you mean for a LT1, right??
I,ve had Kirbans 100 lb. springs on my car for years now with no problems at all.
scojack_2001
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No, they are the closest thing you can get to a factory replacement spring. But they are better. They have almost the same spring pressure as the originals do. I never had a problem with them on my WH1, and I intend to put them in my GN here soon, after I get done with the timing chain and everything else.
Yeah opinions will vary on this topic, alot like thr Comp 980's some like the LT1's, it's your choice.
Black Power
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I bet you could score some cheap LT1 springs over on camaroz28.com. Or I could hook you up with some cheap LT4 springs
kingots2004
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harper racing has 100 pound springs for 48 dollars
I got the part # for some sealed power 100lb springs of another member here. I bought them from summit for 2.41 ea. I had other things to get at the time, because summit hits you with the handling fee, but if that was all I needed I would have gone to Oreilly's. They had them for like 2.76 ea. I have a new stock set never installed if your interested. I'd let them go for 25.00 shipped. I personally think you would be better off with the lt1's.
turbo nasty
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I bet you could score some cheap LT1 springs over on camaroz28.com. Or I could hook you up with some cheap LT4 springs
The LT1 springs mentioned is the 1970 model era not the 2nd gen SBC FWIW
