what are good valve springs to get with 1.6 rocker arms? i have been looking at some but dont know what ones will work

 

it is advised to not going over .480 valve lift on stock heads.

Also I have read about the press in studs pulling out of the stock heads. I am not sure if it has been said that stronger springs contribute to that or not.

 

Springs are supposed to match the cam ( lift ) and are rated accordingly ( on the spring spec sheet )

What will your valve lift be with 1.6 rockers?

 

its the stock cam. i think with 1.5 rockers the lift is .320 somthing and with 1.6 its .345 but im not sure i could be wrong i saw it somewhere on here a long time ago and havnt been abel to find it again

 

I'm using the LT4 springs, Price was great. My machinist is having a fit with them though! They are 1.34 base diameter. Requires re machining the valve seat in the head. I'll let you know how they work when I get them back.

 

Someone mentioned not exceed .480. I don't believe stock heads will clear that much. My heads were from a 95 van and need to be machined it is possible but will cost. I wish I could remember their stock clearance. Best way is to find the exact clearance with a dial indicater and then use one of the calculators online. From there remove the spring reinstall the retainer and measure your clearance allow at least .020 extra. I had mine machined to clear .050 and ran .480 lift. Buy the spring to match your lift, it should also provide some rev limit information.