diggler_d Posted November 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 If you know of another way that doesn't require this specialized tool, please let me know. It would have saved me quite a lot of time and effort and one less tool to purchase... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not having had to change springs yet, I've never actually tried this, but I've read that you can take an old spark plug wire, bend it in half and push that into the plug hole while you are moving the piston to TDC. Then when the valves do "fall", they are held in place by the wire against the piston. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i have heard this too it does work also but it is an old shool trick i have also seen rope pushed through the spark plug hole the you rotate the piston up and and rope pushs on the bottom of the valve and you change the valve springs and or the valve seals the rotate the piston down when done and pull out the rope but the compressed air is the best hey but you got it done and i'm still jealous you got your cam done before me so dustyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 glad to hear it all got worked out. i'm guessing it's a completely different feel of power now. bigger cams like that work well in the 6.0L as long as you have some converter to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novanet Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 glad to hear it all got worked out. i'm guessing it's a completely different feel of power now. bigger cams like that work well in the 6.0L as long as you have some converter to them. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have researched the following question regarding previous posts/suggestions, but could not really find any answer definitive for my mods (see below sig): Are my stock injectors fine after the cam upgrade considering my other mods? Although I don't run juice or boost, I'm not sure how to tell if they're warranted for my particular situation... Comments anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 glad to hear it all got worked out. i'm guessing it's a completely different feel of power now. bigger cams like that work well in the 6.0L as long as you have some converter to them. Have researched the following question regarding previous posts/suggestions, but could not really find any answer definitive for my mods (see below sig): Are my stock injectors fine after the cam upgrade considering my other mods? Although I don't run juice or boost, I'm not sure how to tell if they're warranted for my particular situation... Comments anyone? we'll have to check the a/f ratio on the wideband and see how hard the injectors are working. with that cam you're probably close to running them at max ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Logging software can answer that question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novanet Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 glad to hear it all got worked out. i'm guessing it's a completely different feel of power now. bigger cams like that work well in the 6.0L as long as you have some converter to them. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have researched the following question regarding previous posts/suggestions, but could not really find any answer definitive for my mods (see below sig): Are my stock injectors fine after the cam upgrade considering my other mods? Although I don't run juice or boost, I'm not sure how to tell if they're warranted for my particular situation... Comments anyone? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> we'll have to check the a/f ratio on the wideband and see how hard the injectors are working. with that cam you're probably close to running them at max ability. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the comments Zip. Yeah, I knew that. Guess I should have worded my post a little differently. What I should have included was "besides logging software" as I do not have any. I was hoping to gather replies from other members with similar cams/mods based on their experience using HPTuners, LS1Edit, etc.. I will be more specific: Has anyone here needed to upgrade to bigger injectors with just a cam and long-tubes on the 6.0 L? I am aware I will need to get my mods logged, and intend to as soon as possible, it just may be a month or two and I am trying to gauge the likelyhood that I will need them... Ben, Sure hope I haven't taxed your patience with my replies to this thread. I admit , I've only started posting recently again after a lengthy absence, but the tone of your responses since I've been back have been...different from what i was used to. Just wanted you to know I'm not purposely trying to add to any stress you might be having in your new (to me, at least) role as a mod here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rem Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 I would say you are real close to maxxing out the injectors. I just added a set of WCCH stage 2 heads and I am out of injector. Mine goes lean around 5400 rpm. I am going with 42lb injectors and its gong to get dynotuned at Bryan Herters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
—Bauker™— Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Anymore news or dyno figures yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rem Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Anymore news or dyno figures yet? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It made 355ftlbs and 350hp at the wheels, It had a problem with the valvetrain at 5200 or so. I have swapped cams and I am going to change to a FAST intake manifold also. I am hoping to make 400hp at the wheels with my new setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuelSlut Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 good luck, and keep us posted... (i know i havnt chimed in on this thread, but i finally got around to reading it and im glad you were able to find the help you needed here) - just adding my 2 cents, this thread is a good example of why i love this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1slow01z71 Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Matt is lazy Hurry up and get it on the dyno I want to know how much I can expect to pic up from teh 90/90 setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detjoe Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Anymore news or dyno figures yet? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It had a problem with the valvetrain at 5200 or so. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> what happened?? did you break something or just lean out?? novanet- how's she running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
—Bauker™— Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Anymore news or dyno figures yet? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It made 355ftlbs and 350hp at the wheels, It had a problem with the valvetrain at 5200 or so. I have swapped cams and I am going to change to a FAST intake manifold also. I am hoping to make 400hp at the wheels with my new setup. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What cam are you running now? What was the problem? Was the dyno#s with or without the heads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rem Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Anymore news or dyno figures yet? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It had a problem with the valvetrain at 5200 or so. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> what happened?? did you break something or just lean out?? novanet- how's she running? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was using 1.8 rockers with a low lift Comp cam 216/220, we used a short pushrod to get the preload in the lifter and it just killed the geometry, causing valve float. It did go lean on the stock injector, I am now on 42lb injectors. They where in there for the dyno run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rem Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Anymore news or dyno figures yet? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It made 355ftlbs and 350hp at the wheels, It had a problem with the valvetrain at 5200 or so. I have swapped cams and I am going to change to a FAST intake manifold also. I am hoping to make 400hp at the wheels with my new setup. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What cam are you running now? What was the problem? Was the dyno#s with or without the heads? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Those numbers where with the WCCH heads and a Comp 216/220 cam on a 114lsa the lift was 555/563 with the 1.8 rockers. I had valve float with the rockers cause the geometry was off. I am now using a 220/224 581/581 on a 115lsa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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