Will beehive springs work with vt stage 2 blower cams?

hardhitter · January 29th, 2010, 11:17 AM

The springs that I got with my cams say max lift .550 but on the exhaust side of the cam the lift is .571. Are the beehive not good enough even if I keep the rpm down?

I8ACMRO · January 29th, 2010, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by hardhitter

The springs that I got with my cams say max lift .550 but on the exhaust side of the cam the lift is .571. Are the beehive not good enough even if I keep the rpm down?

Just going off of what you just stated I'd say no. Patriot has a spring set that is good to .600" lift. Only $60 more and the kit comes w/ new retainers, locks, seals, and bases. Here's a link....

Patriot Performance 4.6L 2V Valve Spring Kit (99-04 GT) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

slow02gt · January 29th, 2010, 11:27 AM

they will work but you probably need 600 lift springs to make sure you have all the seat pressure you can get so you wont loose any power at any rpm..

hardhitter · January 29th, 2010, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by I8ACMRO

Just going off of what you just stated I'd say no. Patriot has a spring set that is good to .600" lift. Only $60 more and the kit comes w/ new retainers, locks, seals, and bases. Here's a link....

Patriot Performance 4.6L 2V Valve Spring Kit (99-04 GT) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

I was looking at that set but it says machine work is required for stock heads.

hardhitter · January 29th, 2010, 11:39 AM

I was planning on doing this today so it sucks if these springs won't work.

I8ACMRO · January 29th, 2010, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by hardhitter

I was looking at that set but it says machine work is required for stock heads.

Why would you put VT stage 2 blower cams in stock heads to begin with?

hardhitter · January 29th, 2010, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by I8ACMRO

Why would you put VT stage 2 blower cams in stock heads to begin with?

more power?

I8ACMRO · January 29th, 2010, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by hardhitter

more power?

Ya but you'd definitely want ported heads for those to REALLY scream. Just my .02

hardhitter · January 29th, 2010, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by I8ACMRO

Ya but you'd definitely want ported heads for those to REALLY scream. Just my .02

Yeah but then I'd break my engine so I'm just doing the cams for now.

y2k02 · January 29th, 2010, 11:51 AM

What springs did you get?

I8ACMRO · January 29th, 2010, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by hardhitter

Yeah but then I'd break my engine so I'm just doing the cams for now.

How would you break your engine? You probably also shouldn't do them now at that lift just because of PTV clearance issues. You'll definitely wanna notch the pistons.

hardhitter · January 29th, 2010, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by y2k02

What springs did you get?

Comp Cams 26113-16
Comp Cams Valve Springs Kit Beehive (96-04 4.6L 2V)

Originally Posted by I8ACMRO

How would you break your engine? You probably also shouldn't do them now at that lift just because of PTV clearance issues. You'll definitely wanna notch the pistons.

I don't know exactly how it would break, maybe throwing a rod? I thought none of the vt cams had any ptv issues.

y2k02 · January 29th, 2010, 11:58 AM

The lift doesn't cause ptv.

RyanGT · January 29th, 2010, 12:20 PM

And no VT's dont have ptv issues. Been running mine for 2 years with "stock" heads, just have the springs and stainless steel valves when they were inspected. (so wish it was ported, i thought i asked them to get it done!)

I8ACMRO · January 29th, 2010, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by RyanGT

And no VT's dont have ptv issues. Been running mine for 2 years with "stock" heads, just have the springs and stainless steel valves when they were inspected. (so wish it was ported, i thought i asked them to get it done!)

I wouldn't say "No VT's have PTV issues" Cuz aa buddy of mine had PTV issues w/ his VT cams...

I8ACMRO · January 29th, 2010, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by hardhitter

I don't know exactly how it would break, maybe throwing a rod? I thought none of the vt cams had any ptv issues.

How in the hell would you throw a rod by porting your cylinder heads???

hardhitter · January 29th, 2010, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by RyanGT

And no VT's dont have ptv issues. Been running mine for 2 years with "stock" heads, just have the springs and stainless steel valves when they were inspected. (so wish it was ported, i thought i asked them to get it done!)

Which springs did you use?

hardhitter · January 29th, 2010, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by I8ACMRO

How in the hell would you throw a rod by porting your cylinder heads???

They can only handle so much force before they break.

I8ACMRO · January 29th, 2010, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by hardhitter

They can only handle so much force before they break.

What is your power output? Ported heads are NOT going to hurt your engine.

y2k02 · January 29th, 2010, 12:26 PM

installed hight 1.57
coil bind .952
That leaves .618 lift before bind
your cams .571 lift
Leaves .047 clearance

I don't know why they rate them for .550 lift.

January 29th, 2010, 11:17 AM	#1
hardhitter MM Fanatic 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,623 iTrader: 1 reviews	Will beehive springs work with vt stage 2 blower cams? The springs that I got with my cams say max lift .550 but on the exhaust side of the cam the lift is .571. Are the beehive not good enough even if I keep the rpm down? __________________ Vortech V2 Si

January 29th, 2010, 11:27 AM	#3
slow02gt Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt 11.38@119 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: beaumont, texas Posts: 2,835 iTrader: 1 reviews	they will work but you probably need 600 lift springs to make sure you have all the seat pressure you can get so you wont loose any power at any rpm.. __________________ built motor,trickflow heads,logan intake,80mm comp turbo on the way..

January 29th, 2010, 11:39 AM	#5
hardhitter MM Fanatic 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,623 iTrader: 1 reviews	I was planning on doing this today so it sucks if these springs won't work. __________________ Vortech V2 Si

January 29th, 2010, 11:51 AM	#10
y2k02 Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Mustang GT 9.91@133 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,307 iTrader: 1 reviews	What springs did you get? __________________ 2002 GT PI heads Twin 60mm turbos Th400 6.34@114 1/8 9.99@137 1/4 http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...t/DSCF5654.jpg http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...2gt/IMG060.jpg

January 29th, 2010, 11:58 AM	#13
y2k02 Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Mustang GT 9.91@133 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,307 iTrader: 1 reviews	The lift doesn't cause ptv. __________________ 2002 GT PI heads Twin 60mm turbos Th400 6.34@114 1/8 9.99@137 1/4 http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...t/DSCF5654.jpg http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...2gt/IMG060.jpg

January 29th, 2010, 12:20 PM	#14
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 4,258 iTrader: 4 reviews	And no VT's dont have ptv issues. Been running mine for 2 years with "stock" heads, just have the springs and stainless steel valves when they were inspected. (so wish it was ported, i thought i asked them to get it done!) __________________ 2000 Black convertible GT: KB 15psi, and other goodies... 1971 Datsun 240 z: Header and rebuilt motor. (The DD)

January 29th, 2010, 12:26 PM	#20
y2k02 Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Mustang GT 9.91@133 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,307 iTrader: 1 reviews	installed hight 1.57 coil bind .952 That leaves .618 lift before bind your cams .571 lift Leaves .047 clearance I don't know why they rate them for .550 lift. __________________ 2002 GT PI heads Twin 60mm turbos Th400 6.34@114 1/8 9.99@137 1/4 http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...t/DSCF5654.jpg http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...2gt/IMG060.jpg

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