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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 11:00 PM
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Doing the VVT cam swap and stall on the 6.2L. Cam is 222/234 .597/.602 Question is the valvetrain, I am open to suggestions on other springs and on the retainers/locks/seats but below is my current considered options with rough budgeted prices:

Comp 26918 Beehives - Roughly $170-$200
.625" Max Lift

PAC 1518 Beehives - Roughly $230-$270
.650" Max Lift

Titanium Retainers for above springs - Roughly $270-$290

PRC .650" titanium Double Spring Kit
.650" Max Lift
-Kit Includes TI retainers, Seats and seals utilizing stock locks

My build plan is to build it and have the most reliable valvetrain on a daily driver (truck in signiture + 3000-3200 stall and a TB) for a decent price (Not looking for absolute best of best, but i want reliability and Im willing to pay for it). Also I am not positive I need the TI retainers, but I was willing to spring for them if it means added assurance/longevity down the road. I do plan to do seals and seats regardless and likely retainers (titanium or steel).

So my real question is what would you guys recommend from the above or others and does anyone have experience with the PRC kit? Price is sweet on the PRC, but is it good stuff? Until seeing PRC, I was leaning towards the PAC 1518 or some other double spring kit. Any help is greatly appreciated!
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 11:06 PM
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Wanted to add I plan to put a VVT cam swap thread together with parts list/options, part #s, tools required, torque specs, pics of swap, resources etc. for anyone in the future once I do the swap.
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Scoggin dickey has the 1518 for $220. And as for them I have heard nothing but great things about them
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Petey62782
Scoggin dickey has the 1518 for $220. And as for them I have heard nothing but great things about them
Heard the same thing and they were my choice until I saw the PRC double set, just not sure if they are good springs/retainers as you get the springs, retainers, seals and locks for the price of TI retainers basically. Anyone have any insite on those or should i go with the PACs and TI retainers?
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