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08-26-2009, 08:54 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: East Brunswick
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Does anyone have an ls1 valvespring compressor?
Anyone got one i can borrow? Or any sponsors have one that i can buy. Need one for when the heads are still on the car.
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08-26-2009, 09:13 AM
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Location: Hamilton, NJ
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do they need a different tool than any other chevy V8 might use?
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08-26-2009, 09:58 AM
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Sliderule / Moderator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
do they need a different tool than any other chevy V8 might use?
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Because the engines sit back so far you can't use a lever type removal tool. You neeb one of these:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/OTC-4573/
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08-26-2009, 10:00 AM
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Ok, they work on SBCs too, it's not LSx specific. Gotcha. I'm still learning abot these new fangled engines.
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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08-26-2009, 10:01 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Paramus
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you also need to fill the cylinders with air to hold the valves up so they dont fall. i did those on my ta about 9 months ago and those back spring were a real b*tch
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08-26-2009, 12:46 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Delran
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mtg6486
you also need to fill the cylinders with air to hold the valves up so they dont fall. i did those on my ta about 9 months ago and those back spring were a real b*tch
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the piston should hold the valve up fine
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08-26-2009, 01:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NastyEllEssWon
the piston should hold the valve up fine
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Unless of course it is not at the top of the stroke, then, well, yes, it will hold it up in the cylinder just fine.
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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08-26-2009, 04:08 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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You can use the TDC method to hold up the valve but why take the risk.
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08-26-2009, 04:57 PM
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i have the compressor that pamperred posted, cept i got mine at Napa. Along with the air fitting to screw into the spark plug hole.
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08-26-2009, 06:33 PM
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I got one of those that pampered reffered to from either auto zone or advanced on there loan a tool program when i needed one
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08-27-2009, 10:08 AM
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How to change valvesprings: PART 3...both air and TDC methods
Valvespring compressor tool
Alternative tool This would work well if you fill the cylinders with air to hold both valves up
I dont think the OEM T handle spring compressor would work that great on dual springs.
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08-27-2009, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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i used one i bought off a member on ls1tech. it was about 30 bucks and very simple. works with the motor in or out of the car.
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08-29-2009, 02:21 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: East Brunswick
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Cam is in and car is running as of 430am yesterday 
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08-29-2009, 03:42 PM
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Then why haven't I seen you around these parts yet 
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08-30-2009, 01:43 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: East Brunswick
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cause i have 15 dollars to my name.... = no money for tune. Im getting a job when i get up to school then priorities are paying you back and tune.
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09-07-2009, 09:48 AM
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why do a cam swap when you can't afford the tune now your car isn't as drivable as it once was.
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09-07-2009, 03:21 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: East Brunswick
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i couldnt afford the tune for like a week or so. and cause if i didnt do it now before i left to school, it would have to wait till next summer. Car is already tuned and running great. Now im just saving up for rear, heads, true duals, and new headers.
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09-07-2009, 03:24 PM
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haha nice, what cam did you put in?
Heads and intake are a must in order for the new cam to breathe and run as it should.
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09-07-2009, 04:14 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Delran
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Saitin
haha nice, what cam did you put in?
Heads and intake are a must in order for the new cam to breathe and run as it should.
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not true....ive seen cam only cars run really really well on stock sized heads. relapses is a 2000 ws6 as well, so im guessing he has the better 241 heads 
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09-08-2009, 12:17 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: East Brunswick
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yup i gots 241s. Put in a comp 224/230 pulls like a freight train.
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09-08-2009, 12:19 AM
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I used a regular compressor on a LS1 without to much problem. it's all in the hips 
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