COMP Cams Retainers Lightweight Tool Steel

If you're working on the valvetrain of your 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette, these 7-degree tool steel retainers from COMP Cams are a solid option. They're designed to work with 8mm valve stems and valve springs with a 1.250" outside diameter, like COMP Cams' own 26921 springs. These retainers are a key part of ensuring your valves open and close correctly under high stress.

What sets these retainers apart is their construction from high-grade tool steel. This material gives them exceptional strength and wear resistance, making them suitable for demanding applications. They're also about 33% lighter than traditional chromemoly steel retainers, which helps reduce overall valvetrain weight. COMP Cams uses advanced CAD and FEA software in their development, and then CNC machines them for consistent quality. They're also Spintron-tested to ensure they can handle extreme RPMs.