L72 L78 LS6 Solid Lifter valve spring recommendation

03-25-2025, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MN 70L78

Looking for updated advice/recommendations on what valve springs to use with a factory solid lifter big block cam.
I have an NOS GM 143 solid lifter cam that I will be installing in a 1970 L78 motor. I don't plan to go over 6000 RPM. It's a 4:10, 4-speed car.

I searched on here, but all the discussions were old, and most referenced the Crane Valve springs, who, unfortunately no longer exist.

Thank you for the help!

I would reach out to Rick(OneStopRestoration) here on the site.

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