For mild to moderate cam profiles

High Performance Valve Spring Kit for SBC LT1 w/ Aluminum Heads, 120 Lb Seat

Fits: SBC LT1 aluminum heads as well as 80's L98 aluminum heads w/ single groove valves.

For Hydraulic Roller Cams up to .560" Lift.

Processing Time: Current processing time is around 4-6 weeks.

One of the easiest ways to set up a pair of aluminum LT1 heads for an aftermarket cam is to use one of our LT1 kits, they come with all the needed parts to get the job done right the first time.

Vsk4i21-R works with a wide range of cams from mild to mid sized performance grinds including the GM "Hot Cam".

Alex's Parts offers three different versions for aluminum LT1 heads, details below.

• Vsk4i21-R, 120 Lbs Seat <---- Yes, this listing
• Vsk4j21-Q, 130 Lbs Seat <--- Not this listing
• Vsk4j21-Q5C, 135 Lbs Seat Beehive <--- Not this listing

Definitely one of the best ways to set up your LT1 heads for increased RPM power.

         This Kit comes with:

• High Performance Drop in Valve Springs
• Chrome Moly Steel Retainers, 7 Degree
• 7 Degree Hardened Valve Locks
  
• Chrome Moly Valve Spring Locators, our own "Tall centering wall" design. (see note 3 below)
  

Can be used with high ratio rockers as long as the lift does not exceed .560" lift @ the valve.

       Specifications:

• Outside Diameter- 1.270"
• Inside Diameter- .885"
• 120 Lbs @ 1.770" Seat Pressure (use installed height spec included with your kit)
  
• 309 Lbs @ .500" Lift
• 332 Lbs @ .560" Lift
• Rate- 378#
• Average Coil Bind- 1.125"
  

Suitable for mild to mid sized hyd roller cams with up to 228 degrees duration @ .050"

Also works with the stock cam running high ratio rocker arms.

Requirements- Valve Seal replacement is required when installing this kit. The valve seals must be removed in order to replace the stock spring base with the locators included in this kit. The stock spring bases cannot be re-used, they must be replaced so you will need new valve seals to complete the installation.

The stock guides for LT1 & L98 heads use 11/32" X .558" valve seals. For the best seal life, always replace with good quality viton seals like available by using the check box towards the top of this page.

Not for Iron LT1 heads. If you have a pair of mid 90's Impala iron LT1 heads, use one of our vortec spring kits. Select from part # Vsk4h52 and Vsk4h53 which both will fit iron LT1 used in mid 90's Impala engines.

Note 1. This kit is custom built with a 4-6 week lead time from order date. Additional time may be required during peak season.

Note 2. When using self aligning rockers and aftermarket valves, the valves must have the stock tip lengths of .260"/.289", not .250"/.250" as commonly used on aftermarket valves. Anyone interested in replacing valves should check out our 1.94"/1.50" stainless valves w/ .260"/.289" tip lengths.

Note 3. Most installed height micrometers will not clear tall centering wall locators. What happens is the inside of the mic will contact the top of the locator instead of sitting down on the intended locator surface below. Our solution is to include one extra locator which has been machined down to clear all the various installed height mics out there. Using your installed height mic, this modified locator can be used as a tool to aid in verifying all the installed heights. Once each installed height has been established, replace the modified locator with one of the sixteen tall wall locators. Next install the valve seal and spring/retainer assembly. Do this in each position until finished. The modified locator is easy to identify visually. Save the modified locator for future possible use.

Note 4. Valve seals must be installed after all the locators are in place.

Worth mentioning- when we build these LT1 kits, we install one retainer and lock combination onto an unmolested LT1 aluminum head which we use to verify that the installed height is close. If your heads have never been apart and are like our test head, the installed height should be close and can be installed without measuring. Do we guarantee your installed height will be correct on your heads without measuring? Absolutely not as this is out of our control but chances are, they'll be close. If your heads have been apart, had valves changed or had a valve job, you will most likely need to add shim(s) to get the installed height correct. LT1 heads use the following shims underneath the locators. 1.250" X .570" which we normally carry in: .060", .030" and .015" thick.

 Alex's Parts- Excellent quality and performance at an attractive price.