COMP Cams Steel Retainer 1.225in-1.250in

When you're upgrading your valve springs to handle more pressure, you need retainers that can keep up. These COMP Cams Steel Retainers are built from SAE 4140 chromemoly steel, a strong material chosen for its durability under stress. They're CNC-machined to precise tolerances, ensuring a solid fit with your valve springs. The contoured top profiling, developed using 3D CAD and FEA analysis, helps reduce stress and mass while allowing for increased lift.

This particular retainer is designed for valve springs with an outer diameter between 1.225 and 1.250 inches and fits valve stems with an 11-degree lock angle. It's a popular choice for many Buick 350 and 455 engines, as well as a range of Chevrolet, GMC, Jeep, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications from the late 60s through the early 80s. The black oxide finish adds a layer of corrosion resistance, helping these retainers stand up to the demanding environment inside your engine.