What valve spring for COMP Cams 1.6 Rocker Arm & HE Pushrod Kits

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Sep 3, 2013 | 01:40 PM

RS Reaper

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Car: 90 Camaro RS

Engine: V6 3.1 MFI

Transmission: 4 Speed Auto 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.23

What valve spring for COMP Cams 1.6 Rocker Arm & HE Pushrod Kits

I'm wanting to upgrade my 3.1 engine with the COMP Cams Magnum Rocker Arm and High Energy Pushrod Kits (link). I heard that I also need to change out the valve spring but I didn't see any mention what valve spring to get? Any help?

Sep 3, 2013 | 03:22 PM

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Re: What valve spring for COMP Cams 1.6 Rocker Arm & HE Pushrod Kits

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Are you going to add a cam to this car or just those parts?? I would suggest entertaining the idea of tossing a cam in there while you have it apart. It would really compliment the higher ratio rockers.

Look up Comp cam 980-12 part number for the springs that would work well with a mild cam and the retainers are also comp cam, part number 743-12

If you do think about getting a cam go with a deltacam. There are quite a few ppl on here that have them in there thirdgen V6s. A 260 grind cam is nice, but if you do go this route you may have to tune it. The only thing that our speed density cars really lack in my mind it the ablility to adjust for modifications such as a cam, comparted to a MAF style 2.8L

Sep 4, 2013 | 06:29 PM

RS Reaper

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From: Stone Mtn., GA

Car: 90 Camaro RS

Engine: V6 3.1 MFI

Transmission: 4 Speed Auto 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.23

Re: What valve spring for COMP Cams 1.6 Rocker Arm & HE Pushrod Kits

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Originally Posted by fasteddi

Are you going to add a cam to this car or just those parts?? I would suggest entertaining the idea of tossing a cam in there while you have it apart. It would really compliment the higher ratio rockers.
Look up Comp cam 980-12 part number (link added) for the springs that would work well with a mild cam and the retainers are also comp cam, part number 743-12 (link added)
If you do think about getting a cam go with a deltacam. There are quite a few ppl on here that have them in there thirdgen V6s. A 260 grind cam is nice, but if you do go this route you may have to tune it. The only thing that our speed density cars really lack in my mind it the ablility to adjust for modifications such as a cam, comparted to a MAF style 2.8L

The main reason I'm upgrading is because the rocker arms need to be replace. While i'd love to throw a cam in I really don't have the extra cash sitting around for a cam or for tuning. Just looking to replace wore parts and get some horse power out of it. Any idea on on springs just for the 1.6 rocker arm upgrade?