How to check and install LS beehive valve springs on Vortec heads + check for max lift!
Ls6 springs work great for mild roller cams!
An easy at home way to check your spring height and spring to retainer clearance at home, no special tools needed (other than a caliper)
*I do own a valve spring micrometer but this method works for guys that dont*
Beehive Springs offer great valve control/performance and require no expensive machining to work on vortec heads.
*Stock vortec springs are only good for mild roller cams under approx .430 lift or mild flat tappet cam or
* updated part#*
Or Summit Racing part# SUM-174003-4
Newer video more indepth on max vortec lift
https://youtu.be/ejih8y7wli4