1997-2004 Corvette Valve Springs, Retainers, and Accessories

If you need assistance in selecting the springs that are right for you, Thunder Racing has spent a great deal of time researching numerous combinations of valve springs from various manufacturers.  Our  Power Technology PT-200 valve spring tester has been used to measure seat pressure, open pressure, coil bind height, and spring rate for each type of valve spring that we offer.  For an additional charge, we also have the ability to provide each customer with a printout outlining each of these parameters for your specific valve springs.

Incorrect valve springs can spell disaster for your engine.  Valve springs must be carefully selected to match your camshaft to maximize power.  No one understands this better than Comp Cams!  Comp Cams manufactures a wide variety of valve springs and retainers to meet your engine building needs.  Comp Cams valve spring retainers, locks, and spring locators are available to finish out your valve train with parts from a company you can trust.

If you need assistance in selecting the springs that are right for you, Thunder Racing has spent a great deal of time researching numerous combinations of valve springs from various manufacturers.  Our  Power Technology PT-200 valve spring tester has been used to measure seat pressure, open pressure, coil bind height, and spring rate for each type of valve spring that we offer.  For an additional charge, we also have the ability to provide each customer with a printout outlining each of these parameters for your specific valve springs.

For nearly 40 years Manley Performance has maintained a leadership role in the global motorsports community, supplying a myriad of valvetrain and internal engine components to enthusiasts, leading race teams, professional engine builders, specialty vehicle constructors as well as OEMs. 

With Manley Performance's NexTek Valve Springs, you will find no degradation of spring pressure in the later stages of a race.  They are constructed from specially processed premium-grade chrome silicon that is virtually free of impurities or surface irregularities.  The state-of-the-art winding, thermal treatment and finishing practices cannot be duplicated!  NexTek series valve springs have been tested by leading engine builders who have confirmed them to be the best performing valve springs on the market today.  Coordinating retainers, spring seats and machined valve locks are also listed below.

 

"In car" valve spring changes have never been easier for the home hot rodder. More Performance's valve spring compression tool works on C5, F Bodies and all LS1 powered vehicles. The main body is made of billet aluminum and incorporates a steel roller bearing trunion for ease of operation. This tool is designed to work with any 3/8 hand ratchet, simply add a 3/8 extension for valve springs which are difficult to reach (under cowl). Will work on factory conical valve spring along with aftermarket 1.25" OD spring/retainer sets. For anyone changing camshafts with more than .500 valve lift , this tool is a must! Patent Pending.

The easy-to-use, custom design of the new COMP Cams® Valve Spring Compressor for LS Engines enables the effortless removal of either one or two valve springs at a time, without the hassle of first having to remove the rocker stand or any of the other installed rockers.

The tool works on all GM Gen III/IV LS-type engines, both with cylinder heads installed or with the cylinder heads off. The simple design facilitates easy usage in vehicles where other tools are incapable of reaching the tight spaces. This innovative Valve Spring Compressor is a must have for all LS engine builders and enthusiasts.