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mrr23 · 04-21-2018, 08:22 AM

installing vinci dual springs, hardened pushrods and yella terra 1.85 rockers

started last night. removed the strut tower brace and engine cover

next up remove the coil packs

the rear bolt for the passenger side i used a 10mm gear wrench

to make the passenger side easier, i removed this 10mm nut holding the line that is over the coil pack

next up is removing the valve covers, rockers and pushrods. 8mm bolts hold the cover and rockers to the head. after that, remove the spark plug wires and plugs. 5/8" socket for the plugs.

take a brass type hammer and tap on the spring retainers to break the oil seal on the valve locks.

now install the vinci dual valve spring tool and cylinder air hose. the compressed air will hold the valves up while swapping the springs.

close up of the spring tool on the head

compress the springs until they are lower than the valve locks. i use a magnet to help remove them

once all four locks are removed, decompress the springs and remove the bar. remove the sprigs and retainers. now to pry up and pull the valve stem seal/spring seat combo off. i used a flat blade screwdriver and wedged on the seal and spring tool.

here is the oem valve seal

here are the replacements

with the spring kit, it comes with spring seats and valve stem seals install the seats and press the seals on until they bottom out. do this lightly. i used a 13mm socket and hammer to seat the seals

now put the springs and retainers on. use spring tool to compress the springs low enough to install the new locks. once done, slowly decompress the springs, ensuring the locks fit into the groove on the valve, until completely off the spring.

now 7 more to go

mrr23 · 04-21-2018, 08:55 AM

painted the valve covers

scuffed with red wool pad

painted

mrr23 · 04-21-2018, 09:35 AM

instructions say to soak the rockers in oil for at least one hour. been sitting overnight

mrr23 · 04-21-2018, 08:49 PM

finished up today. overall about 6 hours.

picture of the valve stem seals and spring seats installed

springs on

rockers and pushrods on. make sure to add some thick lube to the ends of the pushrods to prevent any galling on startup.

the rocker kit comes with thicker valve cover gaskets and spacer nuts to add to the valve cover bolts

valve covers on

coil packs back on

crank it up and make sure all is well. no valve cover leaks and major noises not there. if all is well, install cover and strut tower brace and be done.

HOJO · 04-21-2018, 09:07 PM

Nice. You’ll have to let us know how it performs. Always curious about adding different rockers.

hammdo · 04-21-2018, 09:08 PM

Nice! Yella Terra’s... curious how they will do...

-Don

mrr23 · 04-22-2018, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOJO

Nice. You’ll have to let us know how it performs. Always curious about adding different rockers.

i've done this on previous cars of mine. my 99 and 00 formulas, i've installed dual springs and crane 1.8 quick lift rockers. gained about 17 rwhp throughout the rpm range each time.

Olddudesrule · 04-22-2018, 02:21 PM

Great DIY post and great pics! Thanks for sharing it.

mrr23 · 04-22-2018, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olddudesrule

Great DIY post and great pics! Thanks for sharing it.

thank you

04-21-2018, 08:22 AM	#1
mrr23 Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: orlando Posts: 59	springs and rockers installation installing vinci dual springs, hardened pushrods and yella terra 1.85 rockers started last night. removed the strut tower brace and engine cover next up remove the coil packs the rear bolt for the passenger side i used a 10mm gear wrench to make the passenger side easier, i removed this 10mm nut holding the line that is over the coil pack next up is removing the valve covers, rockers and pushrods. 8mm bolts hold the cover and rockers to the head. after that, remove the spark plug wires and plugs. 5/8" socket for the plugs. take a brass type hammer and tap on the spring retainers to break the oil seal on the valve locks. now install the vinci dual valve spring tool and cylinder air hose. the compressed air will hold the valves up while swapping the springs. close up of the spring tool on the head compress the springs until they are lower than the valve locks. i use a magnet to help remove them once all four locks are removed, decompress the springs and remove the bar. remove the sprigs and retainers. now to pry up and pull the valve stem seal/spring seat combo off. i used a flat blade screwdriver and wedged on the seal and spring tool. here is the oem valve seal here are the replacements with the spring kit, it comes with spring seats and valve stem seals install the seats and press the seals on until they bottom out. do this lightly. i used a 13mm socket and hammer to seat the seals now put the springs and retainers on. use spring tool to compress the springs low enough to install the new locks. once done, slowly decompress the springs, ensuring the locks fit into the groove on the valve, until completely off the spring. now 7 more to go

04-21-2018, 09:08 PM	#6
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Nice! Yella Terra’s... curious how they will do... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

04-22-2018, 02:21 PM	#8
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Great DIY post and great pics! Thanks for sharing it. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

04-21-2018, 08:55 AM	#2
mrr23 Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: orlando Posts: 59	painted the valve covers scuffed with red wool pad painted

04-21-2018, 09:35 AM	#3
mrr23 Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: orlando Posts: 59	instructions say to soak the rockers in oil for at least one hour. been sitting overnight

04-21-2018, 08:49 PM	#4
mrr23 Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: orlando Posts: 59	finished up today. overall about 6 hours. picture of the valve stem seals and spring seats installed springs on rockers and pushrods on. make sure to add some thick lube to the ends of the pushrods to prevent any galling on startup. the rocker kit comes with thicker valve cover gaskets and spacer nuts to add to the valve cover bolts valve covers on coil packs back on crank it up and make sure all is well. no valve cover leaks and major noises not there. if all is well, install cover and strut tower brace and be done.

04-21-2018, 09:07 PM	#5
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 888	Nice. You’ll have to let us know how it performs. Always curious about adding different rockers.