Why not go ahead and get them just to be safe? They're not that expensive and its not a hard install.

Heck technically I can run 45-50lbs of boost on stock head bolts, but Id rather spend a little money in preventative mods than break somethin more expensive down the road.

 

Like I said this was just a talk thread for everyone to kinda throw their idea out there.

 

Well thats my idea

 

Here's my problem, Ive had my intake and exhaust 60lb springs now for about a year but havent had the $250 to get them installed, and a little scared to install them myself. Should I go ahead and attempt doing it or should I go ahead and bite the bullet and pay to get them installed? Btw this is with the head still on the truck, I dont want to remove it to change out the springs. Ive heard that you can unbolt the body bolts to get to 5 and 6 but not sure. Tell me what yall think.

 

Its a pain to get to the last one or two cylinders, but as long as you have a spring compressor and a good pencil magnet its not a complicated install. Ill give a link to an article Whit had on determining when each cylinder is compressed so you dont drop a valve. Followed his instructions and didnt have a problem.

https://www.dieselbombers.com/dodge-...eplacment.html

Hope it helps ya out dude

 

Thank bud, about how long did yours take? did you left the body to get to the last two?

 

Shouldnt take more than two hours max, depending on how well you can get to the last two. I did mine on a Ford, so Im not exactly sure how hard it is to get to the last two on the Dodge.

 

Haven't done it yet, but Geno's Garage sells a valve spring compressor that you can use a bolt with to get to 5 and 6.

LISLE 16750 VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR-Dodge Cummins Diesel Truck Accessories – Geno’s Garage

 

Huh thanks for the info dude, thats not a bad price and looks to be pretty useful.

 

No problem, man. I bought one to do the springs on my truck, just haven't gotten to it yet.