Any ideas on springs, locks and retainers for a stock headed L98?
05-15-2011, 11:10 AM
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Car: 89 5.7 IROC/95 LT1 Corvette
Engine: All 5.7's
Transmission: 700R4 (Roessler)/ZF6
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt Zexel 3.23's. CTW 17" wheel
Any ideas on springs, locks and retainers for a stock headed L98?
I just ported my heads and they're at the machine shop. The labor rate was very good but I have to buy my own locks retainers and springs. I am using the original 1989 L98 cam and lifters and new pushrods. I want to go with lightweight beehive type springs. I was looking at the Summit catalog and saw the Scorpion brand springs. I have no idea what rate I need. I did search and didn't find anything that would help. Thanks!
05-16-2011, 11:16 AM
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Car: 89 5.7 IROC/95 LT1 Corvette
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Axle/Gears: 10 bolt Zexel 3.23's. CTW 17" wheel
Re: Any ideas on springs, locks and retainers for a stock headed L98?
I guess I'll just wait for the machinist to tell me what to buy. I wanted a better spring than stock but since I and staying with a stock cam I don't need anything crazy. I figured with the lighter spring it would rev a bit quicker. My next L98 is already on the engine stand, that one will get a complete matched kit with a cam upgrade from Comp when I do a total rbuild on the lower end. I'll post some pics of my port job on my heads later.
05-16-2011, 11:34 AM
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Re: Any ideas on springs, locks and retainers for a stock headed L98?
My head port job, when it was partially done.
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