What is the main benefit of using tool steel retainers?

Tool steel retainers offer a great combination of light weight and exceptional strength. This helps reduce valve train stress at high RPMs and improves overall performance and durability in demanding applications.

How do these retainers compare in weight to titanium?

These tool steel retainers are only 2-4 grams heavier than titanium retainers, depending on the specific application. This makes them a very lightweight option that's close to titanium in weight savings.

What spring outer diameter are these retainers designed for?

These retainers are designed to work with valve springs that have an outer diameter ranging from 1.500 inches to 1.550 inches.

COMP Cams Tool Steel Retainer Set 1732-12

Name: COMP Cams Retainer Lightweight Tool Stl 1.5
Brand: COMP Cams
SKU: comp-cams-comp-cams-retainer-lightweight-tool-stl-1-5-t14-4390780
Price: 212.89 USD
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COMP Cams Retainer Lightweight Tool Stl 1.5

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COMP Cams tool steel valve spring retainers. Set of 12, lightweight and strong for high-RPM use.

Key Features

Fits valves with 1.500"-1.550" O.D. springs.
Set includes 12 retainers for all valves.
Made from high-grade tool steel for exceptional strength and wear resistance.
Approximately 33% lighter than conventional chromemoly steel retainers.
Designed with a 10-degree angle for optimal fitment.
CNC-machined for consistent quality and Spintron-tested to extreme RPMs.

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Product Details

If you're rebuilding the top end of your engine, especially for performance or racing applications, you'll want to pay attention to the valve springs and retainers. These COMP Cams Tool Steel Retainers are designed to handle the stress of high-RPM operation while keeping weight down. They're made from high-grade tool steel, which gives them excellent strength and wear resistance, making them a solid choice for demanding builds.

Compared to traditional chromemoly steel retainers, these are about 33% lighter. They're also only a couple of grams heavier than titanium retainers, offering a great balance of performance and cost. COMP Cams uses advanced CAD and FEA software to develop these parts, and they're CNC-machined for consistent quality. They're also Spintron-tested to ensure they can handle extreme RPMs. The 10-degree angle and fitment for various stem sizes mean they're versatile for many builds.

This set includes 12 retainers, suitable for valves with springs that have an outer diameter between 1.500 and 1.550 inches. They are a well-built component that can make a notable difference in valve train stability at high engine speeds.