Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) 3000 GSK question

[JKaltenheuser]

Hi, i'm relatively new to this site and was just wondering if it would be advisable to have a 3000 GSK spring kit installed in my pickup with the #10 plate i'm having put in? My truck is in the shop right now having the #10 plate, 3000 GSK spring kit, and gauges installed. I called to see if it was done and my mechanic said i should have heavier valve springs put in if I put the spring kit in because the truck would rev up to 3,400 rpms. I don't even know if i should have the spring kit put in now.



John







'98 12 valve 2500 4x4 club cab short box with a stock automatic, Isspro transmission temp, boost, and exhaust temp gauges on the pillar, K&N filter, Mag-Hytec 727-D transmission pan, 4" straight pipe , Alpine alarm, Pioneer stereo, and 285 BFG all terrains on series 145 Eagle alloys

 

[JPittinger]

Put it in, you'll love it. It won't be hard to control the revs, so don't worry about the valve springs. If you got a 4kgsk, I'd put em in. Hang on!

 

[moparguy]

Not a problem. Install them and enjoy. But know this, that stock auto ain't long for this world. Time to start saving for an upgraded transmission.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

JK the valve springs are not hard to upgrade with a little know-how, and only run about $55 from Piers.



You won't even know it's the same truck next time you hop in it



Vaughn

 

[Jim Fulmer]

3K's with a 215 pump (96-98 5 speed) will allow it to rev higher than other pumps, it just the nature of the pump as it is the best one but with a #10 plate it's pulling fuel back at that point and the power is dropping off.



Here is a dyno sheet of a 95 5 Speed with a #10 plate..... visual of what I'm talking about.



Jim





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[JKaltenheuser]

Thank you guys so much for the information. I put the the 3000 GSK spring kit in and it runs great but the pyrometer pegs 1,500 degrees when I really romp on it. Is this safe?



John

 

[DBrickel]

sounds like you need more air. 1500 is too hot