Springs for magnum heads
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Hey, how's it going. I'm trying to replace the stock 5.9 magnum springs on a 2001 motor. I noticed in an old post it was mentioned that Hughes 1110 springs can be used with 2.2l retainers, or can use gm springs. I've got a .478 lift so either way should work. What motor/car can the gm springs be found on that work? Also what 2.2l motor for the retainers? Is that the gm 2.2l or dodge 2.2l thanks for your help. I didn't want to revive an old post for this info.
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Re: Springs for magnum heads
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Welcome here Jason, now that you mention it yes I remember that article from way back & perfect timing as I have some 5.2 mag heads that I might want to revive. Hang loose, you will get some answers.
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If you can post that old info I'd sure like to see it (or a link to it). I just measured the spring pockets on my 5.2 OE mags & they are narrow (I left the sheet in the garage) but the dia is way less than 1.5" which I believe I read is a good move to "open the pockets up to use common 1.5" springs" & the parenthesis quote was what I read regarding this which is why I went & measured mine yesterday. I'll grab (& post) the note tomorrow.
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thank you for the info. I do not have an answer for your (2) questions.
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patrick would be the goto guy for this but he has not posted in three years. I took a lot of his advice in my 5.2L Magnum build but for the springs I used the stock ones that came with my Engine Quest heads. Hughes still has them and may have information on spring seat diameter. Craig
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Re: Springs for magnum heads
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Baxter what did you end up going with if they were to tight?
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How high is your lift that you could stick with stock springs? If you still have the Hughes I'd be interested in buying them to try
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My OE 5.2 assembled mag heads, the springs are 1&5/16" as best as I could measure with em installed.
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Try magnummopar.com his 550 spring kit should be a plug and play for you.
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There isn't a whole lot of room in there.
Rockauto has the Enginetech ERV901 for $2.01 each. It's the same as a 340 stock spring. solid height is 1.1"
Rockauto also lists a tapered spring for 5.2 Mag but no real information on it.
I have seen the Buick tapered springs on Ebay for not much but I cannot remember what retainer goes with them. However, I think Patrick turned away from them. Seat load is a little low for a performance cam.
He posted here within the last month.
R.
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