6.2L LS3 V8 · Valve Spring

Valve spring seat pressure (valve closed)

Specification

Production / metric 400 N (90 lbf)
Production / imperial 90 lbf

Measured with Spring tester.

Notes

About 400 N per the application manual; confirm the exact value and the open pressure from SI Engine Mechanical Specs.

Sources

  • GM Powertrain Gen IV V8 Engine OEM Application Manual (2011, issue 24AU10)
  • GM Service Information: Engine Mechanical Specifications (6.2L LS3), Document ID 2055077Captured 2026-05-28

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