3Vettes@Home

New cam installed yesterday! Fairly easy install until I got to the springs. The spring compressor I have (pic below) will not compress both springs (dual springs) Without buying the rocker type recommended by Thunder racing, LG Motorsports, what tool have you guys used? Many thanks, I am now at a point where I can't do anything else.


my spring spring tool..won't work


cam and underdrive pulley installed

Thunder racing tool $129.00 !!!

MTWallet

That spring compressor will work just fine. Just use it as if there isn't an inner spring and when the main spring is squeezed, just push down a bit and the inner spring will compress, its a pretty light spring. I used the exact same compressor for mine and it worked great.

3Vettes@Home

MTWallet...That's what I did, but could hardly compress and install locks...maybe it's because I'm using comp 921 dual springs? they are stout!

BlueRag

I have three different tools I've used over the last 6 years, and this is the best one I have for changing springs on an LS1:
http://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95463
I have replaced four spring sets with this tool (3 times on a Corvette, and one time on a Tahoe). Well worth the money....

mrr23

the VHP spring tool will do 2 springs at once. even duals. designed specifically for the LS1.

http://www.vincihighperformance.com/superwebdeals.HTML

John's vette

Have you tried to rent one from your local auto parts store? I would hate to spend $100+ for something you use once every year or two.

see5

Yes, this one ^^ is stupid simple and works better than my expensive one.

van1

If I were you, Id go with the simple tool. It looks like its winner.

frodo84

http://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95463
I just bought one, for only $40 you can't beat it.

XTrooper

The new one from Crane works great!

I got mine from Thunder Racing.

http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...&vid=7&pcid=17