The Texas Speed VS2225 Beehive Valve Springs are a single beehive spring for LS engines running aggressive camshaft profiles. Rated for .625" maximum lift with a 340 lb/in spring rate, they deliver 135 lb of seat pressure at the 1.800" installed height and 348 lb open, which gives the valve control needed for high-lift grinds without the mass and seat stress of a conventional dual spring.
The beehive shape tapers to a smaller 1.075" OD at the top, so the retainer and the moving end of the spring are lighter than on a cylindrical spring. Texas Speed reports that this improves valvetrain stability at high rpm and raises the point where valve float begins. These springs are made for LS platforms, and Texas Speed notes that extreme applications may still call for a dual spring package.
Specifications
- Application: LS engines
- Spring type: Beehive, single
- Quantity: Set of 16
- Max lift: .625"
- Spring rate: 340 lb/in
- Installed height: 1.800"
- Closed (seat) pressure: 135 lb
- Open pressure: 348 lb
- Coil bind height: 1.100"
- ID small end: .650"
- OD small end: 1.075"
- ID large end: .880"
- OD large end: 1.305"
- Part number: TSP-VS2225-16 (Texas Speed VS2225-16)
FAQ
What engines do the Texas Speed VS2225 beehive valve springs fit?
The Texas Speed VS2225 beehive valve springs are made for LS engines. Texas Speed notes they are tuned specifically for the LS platform and are not intended for other engine families. Confirm installed height and retainer compatibility for the cylinder heads being used.
How much camshaft lift do the VS2225 springs support?
The VS2225 springs are rated for .625" maximum valve lift. With a 1.800" installed height and a 1.100" coil bind height, they carry 135 lb on the seat and 348 lb open at full lift.
How many springs come in the TSP-VS2225-16 package?
The TSP-VS2225-16 part number is a set of 16 valve springs, enough for all 16 valves on an LS V8. Retainers, locks and seats are not listed as included on the Texas Speed product page.
Why choose a beehive spring instead of a dual spring?
A beehive spring has a smaller top coil and uses a lighter retainer, which cuts weight at the valve and improves stability at high rpm while reducing stress on the valvetrain. Texas Speed advises that extreme camshaft profiles may still need a dual spring setup.
What are the key specs of the Texas Speed VS2225 spring?
The VS2225 is a 340 lb/in beehive spring with .625" max lift, 1.800" installed height, 135 lb closed and 348 lb open pressure, 1.100" coil bind, .650"/1.075" small end ID/OD and .880"/1.305" large end ID/OD.
