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Patriot valve springs?

2.8K views 8 replies 4 participants last post by  Apocalypse Later  
#1 ·
Here's the deal. I started a cam swap on my 96 t/a a couple years back but due to starting a family and lack of funds it got pushed off. Well now I'm not broke so the build is back on lol. Anyway, one of the parts I had bought was the patriot gold extreme valve springs. Now I'm trying to build the heads and I'm pretty sure they sent me the ls1 kit because the valve locks aren't right and apparently they have gone out of business.
Long story short, apparently I can still use the springs themselves, right? If so can anyone hook me up with some part numbers for some locks and retainers that will work with these springs? Or do y'all just think I should sell the kit and get a different one? Its probably over kill for the cam I ended up buying anyways.
 
#8 ·
Comp 787 retainers and any 7 degree locks will allow the use of LS sized beehive springs on 11/32 valve stems. I've used tons of them putting Z06 springs on Vortec heads.

I would have the springs measured for seat pressure, pressure at your rated lift, and coil bind to make sure that they will work properly in your application.