biggest cam possible on ls6 springs 5.3
11-26-2013, 12:55 AM
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I ordered what was supposed to be a cam package from BTR, but for some reason I was only charged for the cam, and only the cam showed up.
was supposed to get rods and pac 1218 beehives as well.
anyway, im wondering now if I should just get the ls6 springs.
my cam is a 214/222 .560 111lsa and the ls6 say they are good to .570, cutting it too close?
edit: summit shows good to .570 and jegs shows good to .550
maybe I better not take the chance over $60 like was stated
was supposed to get rods and pac 1218 beehives as well.
anyway, im wondering now if I should just get the ls6 springs.
my cam is a 214/222 .560 111lsa and the ls6 say they are good to .570, cutting it too close?
edit: summit shows good to .570 and jegs shows good to .550
maybe I better not take the chance over $60 like was stated
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11-26-2013, 08:28 AM
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Lingenfelter says there ls9 springs are good till .580 lift. GM LS9 Valve Springs Matched Sets - Lingenfelter Performance
11-26-2013, 11:29 AM
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I ordered what was supposed to be a cam package from BTR, but for some reason I was only charged for the cam, and only the cam showed up.
was supposed to get rods and pac 1218 beehives as well.
anyway, im wondering now if I should just get the ls6 springs.
my cam is a 214/222 .560 111lsa and the ls6 say they are good to .570, cutting it too close?
edit: summit shows good to .570 and jegs shows good to .550
maybe I better not take the chance over $60 like was stated
was supposed to get rods and pac 1218 beehives as well.
anyway, im wondering now if I should just get the ls6 springs.
my cam is a 214/222 .560 111lsa and the ls6 say they are good to .570, cutting it too close?
edit: summit shows good to .570 and jegs shows good to .550
maybe I better not take the chance over $60 like was stated
vacation before having it installed and that blows. U can order ls6 springs from sdpc for cheap and they should work fine with your setup but I would call them and not pm them like I did otherwise u will be waiting for new year but im sick and no voice so making calls have left me stranded.
11-26-2013, 11:31 AM
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Lingenfelter says there ls9 springs are good till .580 lift. GM LS9 Valve Springs Matched Sets - Lingenfelter Performance
That's not a bad deal but would they work with our 5.3 components?
11-26-2013, 04:16 PM
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woot woot! so my cam came in like 12 hours after ordering it. Thanks to living 2 hour from summit. I just got off phone with BT and ordered springs,push rods,and all gaskets so I hope to be in business soon.
12-11-2013, 04:45 PM
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So the motor is almost together but I found some interesting things about my motor I didn't know so fingers crossed and prayer hope to start up next Monday.
12-11-2013, 05:08 PM
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Well they took heads off and stripped her down. While having the heads milled and cleaned they realized they where 799 not 706 and the pistons are flat top not dish.
Now I thought all 5.3 where dish and 4.8 where flat?
Now the kicker we bought a 2003 valley gasket and the gasket that is needed is for the newer 5.3 motors? Any take ?
Now I thought all 5.3 where dish and 4.8 where flat?
Now the kicker we bought a 2003 valley gasket and the gasket that is needed is for the newer 5.3 motors? Any take ?