Mace Stage 1 Valve Spring and Retainers for LF4/LF3

Description LF4/LF3 engines start to experience valve float around 6,000 rpm at high boost levels.  Stronger valve springs will eliminate this problem, in addition to allowing larger aftermarket camshafts to be run safely.  Both the Mace Stage 1 and Tapout Stage 2 valve springs and retainers are drop in replacements that require no modification to the cylinder heads, and will reuse the stock valve stem seals Mace Stage 1 valve spring kit is suited for high revving applications with OEM or the Mace Stage 1 higher duration camshafts, and completely eliminates all traces of valve float.  This kit includes an ovate wire, gas nitride treated beehive spring with light weight titanium retainers. OEM specifications are 56 to 61 pounds of seat pressure closed and 134 to 149 pounds open.  These springs are rated at 90 lbs. seat pressure at installed height and 230 lbs. @ 0.500” maximum lift. These valve springs and retainers can be installed in both LF4 and LF3 applications. We recommend several special tools for your valve springs swap, all of which are readily available online. EN-48313   timing chain retention tool EN-39313   spark plug port adapter EN-46106   flywheel holding tool EN-46110   valve spring compressor tool