Some Help on Install of some Valve Springs

[kosonen04]

Im Looking into Comps 980's Springs if someone can tell me what other parts i need to buy if the springs come with retaners and what not? more info the better. Thanks everyone for helping me out

 

[NM Tom]

You will need springs, valve locks (you are bound to loose a couple), valve seals for intake valves (not required but a good idea and they are cheap), valve cover gaskets, and a valve spring tool. Kirban's sells one, but if you use their's weld it up a little as it broke on me on the first spring. After re-welding, it was fine and helped alot! It's an easy job and made a huge improvement in top end pull.

 

[kosonen04]

Alright that has helped me out alot. But one thing is im only replacing the springs so do i really need new valve seals i dont want to buy more than i have to. Also i think these comp 980's are about 89# on the seat isent kinda light? And if there is any other word of advice that you might give me that would be great. Thanks
Brian

 

[NM Tom]

The new valve seals are like $10. While the spring is off you might as well change the seal while you are in there.

 

[kosonen04]

Alright sounds good do you know were the cheapest and fastest place to get it from?

 

[NM Tom]

I got my 980's from fullthrottle an got the locks and seals from poston's. Valve cover gasket I got from pep boys.