Do I need new Valve Springs?

[Mel96GT]

I picked up some 2002 PI cams to install in my 96 GT. However, I am wondering if I should replace the valve springs while I'm at it. I know replacing the springs is a PITA while the heads are on the block. My car has 79k easy miles and the only "mod" the engine has is a CAI. Anybody's experience with this? What do you suggest? Thanks for the help.

 

[prsrizdgt]

The part numbers for the NPI head and the PI head valve springs are the same, and supposed to be good to @ .525 lift. I put in Comp Cams with .495 lift and did not change springs, but my motor only has 55K on it. I think I would change them if I had the miles on the motor you do. After looking at how they are set up when I changed my cams, I would definately reccomend buying the valve spring tool. It would be money well spent.