Just got the new cam I ordered and I've heard a couple different opinions about replacing the valve springs. I'm working on a 5.3 in a 2000 GMC, and installing an ls6 cam. Should I replace my stock valve springs?
Thanks in advance.
Ross
Just got the new cam I ordered and I've heard a couple different opinions about replacing the valve springs. I'm working on a 5.3 in a 2000 GMC, and installing an ls6 cam. Should I replace my stock valve springs?
Thanks in advance.
Ross
No more trucks, but this is what I used to have. 2000 GMC Sierra, 6.0L-LQ4, Built 4L60, LS6 Cam, The Other Guys Headers, 3 inch exhaust and 7 chamber flowmaster, 43lb injectors, Nelson Tuning, Drop - 3/4 McGaughys Spindles, Bell Tech Shackles & Hangers. Best time 13.59 @ 106
change to comp cams 918s. You'll need them if you have many miles on your stock ones. The springs wear down and lose tension plus the LS6 has quite a bit more lift so you may collapse the springs to zero clearance and bend pushrods.
See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709
if the 918's are a little expensive then you can put in the new z06 springs. the 918's will last longer.
04 supercrew 5.4 3 valve-magnaflow catback
formerly 02denali 12.79@107
Thanks for the help!
No more trucks, but this is what I used to have. 2000 GMC Sierra, 6.0L-LQ4, Built 4L60, LS6 Cam, The Other Guys Headers, 3 inch exhaust and 7 chamber flowmaster, 43lb injectors, Nelson Tuning, Drop - 3/4 McGaughys Spindles, Bell Tech Shackles & Hangers. Best time 13.59 @ 106
918s pop up used cheap too, keep an eye for them.
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heres one set on ebay for 75 buks
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yeah, its twin turbo
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You Guys Rock!!!!I just added it to my auction stealer list.
I can't wait to get this stuff and go down to see Allen again. BTW - Nice Ride Dan. I'm going to have to get some picks of mine up soon.
Ross
No more trucks, but this is what I used to have. 2000 GMC Sierra, 6.0L-LQ4, Built 4L60, LS6 Cam, The Other Guys Headers, 3 inch exhaust and 7 chamber flowmaster, 43lb injectors, Nelson Tuning, Drop - 3/4 McGaughys Spindles, Bell Tech Shackles & Hangers. Best time 13.59 @ 106
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