Drop in fit, .550" Lift, SBC Iron Vortec

Valve Spring Kit for SB Chevy Vortec

 High Performance Hydraulic Roller Cams, up to .550" Lift w/ 130 Lbs seat pressure.

Current processing time is around 30 days. This means the kit will ship in around 30 days after your order has been completed.

Our Vortec kits are engineered specifically for Iron Vortec & 96 Iron LT1 heads. (not aluminum LT1)

That's right, no machine work required to set up a pair of these heads.

We engineered this kit with all the right parts so Vortec head owners won't have to machine the spring seats or valve guides to run up to .550" lift..

Yes, works with self aligning rockers as well as heads w/ screw in studs and guide plates and std, non self aligning rockers.

As many know, Vortec heads have a problem w/ retainer to seal clearance. The stock retainers and springs do not allow for more then around .460" lift.

This kit is specially engineered to allow for up to .550" lift, all with parts which fit the heads without additional machine work.

We use a special retainer and spring combination which solves two vortec head problems.

• The retainer to seal clearance issue.
  
• Spring base diameter issue (vortec heads will not accept std SBC springs)

The issue with clearance between the retainer and seal was solved by producing a special retainer which offers maximum clearance between the bottom side of retainer and the top of the seal. The bottom of the retainer is pretty much "flush" with the bottom edge of the locks. This design offers maximum clearance without compromising strength or requiring the guides to be shortened.

Our springs are a perfect fit on the stock Vortec spring base.

Both problems solved!

Stock valves have .260" IN/.289" EX Tip lengths which will generally allow for up to .550" lift.

It it durable? Yes!

We have sold thousands of our vortec spring kits to customers world wide!

         Kit Includes:

• Sixteen- High Output Drop In Fit Valve Springs
• Sixteen- Chrome Moly Retainers, 7 degree
• Sixteen- 7 Degree Hardened Valve Lock pairs (32 Pcs)

To obtain optimum performance, installed heights must be measured and shimmed as required.

Each kit comes with it's own installed height specification card. Always use the specification card included with your kit.

     Specifications:

• Outside Diameter- 1.270"
• Inside Diameter- .885"
• 130 Lbs @ 1.775"
• 318 Lbs @ .500" Lift
• 340 Lbs @ .550" Lift
• Rate- 378#
• Average Coil Bind 1.125"
  
• Beehive Spring? - No
• High Perf Replacement Spring? -Yes

Suitable for most hyd roller cams w/ up to 248 degrees duration @ .050"

Requirements- Valve Seal replacement is highly suggested. It's important for the installer to make 100% sure the seals are fully seated down onto the guide. Seals which are not fully seated will reduce maximum lift capacity.

OE GM Vortec heads normally use: 11/32" X .552" seals. Be aware some aftermarket heads (such as engine-quest) have different guide diameters. If you have aftermarket iron heads, it is advised to measure the guide before ordering seals.

Order processing time: Since these kits are custom built after order and are not sitting on the shelf, please allow around 10 days for us to build and ship your order.

NOTE-1- Not for Gen III LS series aluminum Vortec. Check our other spring kits for late model Gen 3 applications

NOTE-2- We do not recommend the use of "HOWARDS" brand self aligning rockers. Due to their bulky design, clearance between rocker and retainer is either limited or non existent. The same goes for some older Crane self aligning rockers. Most other brands of self aligning rockers work fine. Each builder should check for rocker interference upon assembly.

Those interested in spring kits for Hydraulic Flat Tappet (110 Lbs Seat) or smaller Hyd Roller (120 Lbs Seat) cams can find them by entering VSK4H50 and VSK4h52 into the search engine.

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