Beehive springs on our heads???

[95Vert]

I got some advice last night about the LS1s springs being awesome even for our cars. I'm not doubting the guy's advice, I just want a second opinion. I need new rockers, 1.7s, lifters, and new springs. He said I could go up to 1.460 on the springs. He says these are better since they're titanium and can save some weight on the valve train. What do you guys think?
http://www.racingsprings.com/beehivesprings.htm

 

[SeventyMach1]

They were covering this very topic a few nights ago on .... I think it was HotRod TV. I wish I had paid more attention, lol. Keep watching .... they like to re-run stuff.

 

[95Vert]

What channel is that?

 

[SeventyMach1]

What channel is that?

I don't really remember (I watch so many different things). It was either SPEED, FX, or Spike.

 

[95Vert]

Anyone else?

 

[mytight95]

i had a set on my heads when i bought......i broke a rocker arm cause of the spring pressure........ so be careful what set you get.......I converted back to conventional style.....




jason

 

[Joes95GT]

Anyone else?

PM the user Rootus. He's the only one that I know that used them. He knows his stuff so he won't steer you wrong.

Joe

 

[TMC]

Though I'm not against them I would not trust the same ones that the LS1 guys use on you're engine. LS1's use much lighter valvetrain than 5.0's do which allows them to get away with some pretty cool light stuff.

I would use this spring kit...

http://www.cranecams.com/?show=browseParts&lvl=2&prt=34&action=partSpec&partNumber=44308-1

Bit improvement over stock and will handle most street type cams even with 1.7's. Very much overlooked but works great.

 

[wytstang]

The only thing I don't like about the beehive springs is that they are a single spring. I would prefer a dual spring, if one breaks the other spring still holds the valve up. .02

 

[95Vert]

Thanks TMC, wonder how much that kit goes for. I'll get in contact with ROOTUS to see what he says.

 

[TMC]

I think it's around $110-120 or so...very reasonable.