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kennyhammond · 12-20-2011, 03:11 PM

Wanting hoe much are they good for.... I am looking at putting the vodoo 60101 in my motor. They should be OK for that little lift right....?
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swb85 · 12-20-2011, 05:24 PM

They could probably handle the gross valve lift, but I wouldn't trust them to control the valve with the more aggressive profile of anything aftermarket.....

kennyhammond · 12-23-2011, 11:44 PM

did you go with a roller cam?

mongoose · 12-24-2011, 02:52 AM

spend the 60 bucks on the comp 981's

kennyhammond · 12-24-2011, 03:14 AM

981? Please explain
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cableguy0 · 12-24-2011, 12:11 PM

Springs should always be matched to the cam. Stock springs arent built for a cam that aggressive.

hotrod 80 · 12-24-2011, 03:31 PM

At least up grade to the Z28 replica . I agree with 981's . You need valve springs .

kennyhammond · 12-25-2011, 01:00 AM

Yeah I saw a website where a guy used the 981 beehives like I am going to but he had a tool that pulled the stuffs out and he used the same tool too guide the tap and tapped the hole for screw in studs.....anyone know of the tool so I can buy one. And I will be set..... but I am buying the 981 springs and running a zz9 cam
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mongoose · 12-25-2011, 03:06 PM

i dont think you need the beehives for this motor... just unneeded cost.

hotrod 80 · 12-25-2011, 03:22 PM

Really need to combine all three threads . Your only building 1 motor correct ?

kennyhammond · 12-25-2011, 05:22 PM

Lol yes sorry for the multiple threads just one motor ..... can you pm me your ideas....please
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12-20-2011, 03:11 PM	#1
kennyhammond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 256	stock vortec springs?? Wanting hoe much are they good for.... I am looking at putting the vodoo 60101 in my motor. They should be OK for that little lift right....? Posted via Mobile Device

12-20-2011, 05:24 PM	#2
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: stock vortec springs?? They could probably handle the gross valve lift, but I wouldn't trust them to control the valve with the more aggressive profile of anything aftermarket..... __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

12-23-2011, 11:44 PM	#3
kennyhammond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 256	Re: stock vortec springs?? did you go with a roller cam?

12-24-2011, 02:52 AM	#4
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: stock vortec springs?? spend the 60 bucks on the comp 981's __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

12-24-2011, 03:14 AM	#5
kennyhammond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 256	Re: stock vortec springs?? 981? Please explain Posted via Mobile Device

12-24-2011, 12:11 PM	#6
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: stock vortec springs?? Springs should always be matched to the cam. Stock springs arent built for a cam that aggressive. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

12-24-2011, 03:31 PM	#7
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: stock vortec springs?? At least up grade to the Z28 replica . I agree with 981's . You need valve springs . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

12-25-2011, 01:00 AM	#8
kennyhammond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 256	Re: stock vortec springs?? Yeah I saw a website where a guy used the 981 beehives like I am going to but he had a tool that pulled the stuffs out and he used the same tool too guide the tap and tapped the hole for screw in studs.....anyone know of the tool so I can buy one. And I will be set..... but I am buying the 981 springs and running a zz9 cam Posted via Mobile Device

12-25-2011, 03:06 PM	#9
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: stock vortec springs?? i dont think you need the beehives for this motor... just unneeded cost. __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

12-25-2011, 03:22 PM	#10
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: stock vortec springs?? Really need to combine all three threads . Your only building 1 motor correct ? __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

12-25-2011, 05:22 PM	#11
kennyhammond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 256	Re: stock vortec springs?? Lol yes sorry for the multiple threads just one motor ..... can you pm me your ideas....please Posted via Mobile Device



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