What valve springs are compatible with this retainer?

This retainer is specifically designed to work with COMP Cams valve springs numbered #26955, #26956, and #26957. It's also intended for valve springs with an outside diameter between 1.437 and 1.500 inches.

What makes this retainer 'lightweight'?

The retainer is constructed from tool steel and CNC-machined, making it about 33% lighter than typical chromemoly steel retainers. This reduced weight helps decrease valve train mass, which can improve performance and durability.

What is the benefit of a 10-degree retainer?

A 10-degree retainer angle is often used in performance applications to allow for a more efficient seal with the valve stem seal and to provide clearance for certain camshaft profiles. It's a common specification for high-performance valve trains.

COMP Cams Tool Steel Retainer 1718-1

Name: COMP Cams Retainer Lightweight Tool Stl 1.3
Brand: COMP Cams
SKU: comp-cams-comp-cams-retainer-lightweight-tool-stl-1-3-t14-4390771
Price: 24.95 USD
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COMP Cams Retainer Lightweight Tool Stl 1.3

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COMP Cams 10 degree tool steel retainer for valve springs #26955, #26956, #26957. CNC machined for consistency.

Key Features

Fits COMP Cams valve springs #26955, #26956, and #26957.
Made from strong and wear-resistant tool steel.
CNC-machined for consistent dimensions and fit.
Approximately 33% lighter than conventional chromemoly steel retainers.
Designed for valve springs with an O.D. of 1.437"-1.500".
Features a 10-degree retainer angle.

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Product Details

When you're rebuilding the top end of your engine, especially for performance builds, the right valve train components make a big difference. This is a 10-degree retainer from COMP Cams, made from tool steel, designed to work with their #26955, #26956, and #26957 valve springs. It's a crucial piece for keeping your valve train stable under stress.

What sets these retainers apart is their construction. They're CNC-machined for a consistent fit and finish, and the tool steel material offers a great balance of strength and light weight. In fact, they're about 33% lighter than standard chromemoly steel retainers, which helps reduce valve train mass. This can lead to improved performance and durability, especially in demanding applications where every gram counts. They're also only a few grams heavier than titanium retainers, offering a strong alternative.

This retainer is designed for valve springs with an outside diameter between 1.437 and 1.500 inches. Make sure to check your spring specifications to ensure compatibility.