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Old May 3, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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I need to know what the max lift is for 4.8 valve springs.
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Old May 3, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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Valve lifts in the 4.8L are .480", so I'm assuming max lift is around .550"
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Old May 3, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Chevy Man 6
I need to know what the max lift is for 4.8 valve springs.
From what I've been told, the stock springs aren't good for more than the stock cam basically, right around .500 lift max...

If you're putting an upgraded cam in any GENIII engine, springs are a must...which springs depends on the lift and aggressiveness of the cam lobes. A mild cam with lazy lobes can survive fine with inexpensive (less than $70 I believe) LS6 springs...
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Preston129
Valve lifts in the 4.8L are .480", so I'm assuming max lift is around .550"
No, slap yourself.

Lunati's dual kit is made by PAC. Not only does Lunati work directly with PAC and they openly admit this, one of the sales reps said the LS duals are made at a "facility" in MI. Ironically PACs facility is in MI.
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Chevy Man 6
I need to know what the max lift is for 4.8 valve springs.
Stock? I think that it's a little under .500, they're basically only good for the stock cam, if you're planning any sort of aftermarket cam swap you're going to need some sort of adequate springs
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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PAC 1521's!!!!!
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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Any update on the Comp 26918's? Are they still having problems or did they get it fixed? I am also looking for either the 26918's or 1518's. Any of our friends to the right stock either of them?
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Pooki
Any update on the Comp 26918's? Are they still having problems or did they get it fixed? I am also looking for either the 26918's or 1518's. Any of our friends to the right stock either of them?
seen a guy on ls1truck broke one just the other day...
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