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Camshaft and valve spring selection

Got a example? I have never seen a cam card with recommended spring pressures.

As far as locks/retainers they are available in every configuration on the common automotive market. Yes they maybe "intended" for but are not limited in their application.

Beehive springs are not limited to the LS1 application, the ones Russ uses are not the recommended springs for a LS1, he does uses their valves though!

Its basic engine building but here is an article that might help you out,
http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2017/07/pressure-importance-getting-right-amount-spring-pressure/

As for RussP he knows this and does the proper calculations and machines the head accordingly to use his chosen components. Unless the op is willing to send his head or purchase a head from him then it probably isn't going to be realistic.
Personally I think beehives are over kill on a stock, low rpm, flat tappet 4.0. Especially since mopar makes a set that will go on with minimal work that has been the go to spring and for the most part still the go to spring for the stroker and big cam crowd.
 
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