valve springs

[Derekflip]

what is the difference between bee hive and regular lt1 springs? i know the obvious shape is different , but what are the pros and cons of each, and what are the better springs with a stock stick?

 

[87granny]

Hey you doing valve springs to that thing with the milage you have pm Doc Paulie he will tell you which would be the best ones for ya

 

[Derekflip]

hey paulie can you help me out on this one?

 

[forcefed3.8's]

I am not Paulie, but comp 980's or 979's are good for the stock cam. Lt1 and the beehive springs have too much pressure. Beehives cut down on harmonics, and have a lighter retainer, so they tend to operate at higher rpms better than a standard spring.

 

[charlief1]

Do they make a lighter beehive for non roller apps? Not trying to hi-jack.

 

[scojack_2001]

Derek, just get a set of Comp 980s and be done with it. They drop right in, no mods required.

Part number is 980-12

Seat load: 92lbs. @ 1.700"
Open: 230lbs. @ 1.250"
Spring rate: 308lbs/in.
Coil bind: 1.150

Used these on my 135,000 mile WH-1 T-Type back in the day. NEVER had a problem.

 

[salvageV6]

980's are fine on a stocker. :smile:

 

[Silver 6]

And here are the lighter weight retainers for those 980s.

Competition Products-Howards Cams, American Made Titanium Retainers, 7 Degrees

They also stock some forged locks at a great price.

Competition Products-VTO, Forged Steel 7 Degree Valve Locks, 11/32 Valve Stem

 

[just plain john]

No spring cups required with the 980's