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Old 05-16-2011, 01:52 PM
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Like title say will it work can i get away with it, and if no what can happen? My car has a g5x3 cam 234/242 .600/.610
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Typically it will not work. Most dual springs require a retainer specific to the spring.

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No, there is no locator for the inner spring. Also, retainer should be a "line fit" which it will not be.
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It wont work, and never will. The retainer is made specifically for each spring design. One dual retainer may not even swap with another. Dual spring kits are very reasonable IMO, get a matching set......
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where can i get retainers for dual gold vavle springs and how much do they go for
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Go back to Patriot for the retainers if by gold you mean Patriot Gold.

Why don't you have the retainers, they come with the kit? If you don't have the kit, do you have the correct seats? They won't work with stock seats either.
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Make sure you get the retainers that go with that spring! Figure out what brand they are and call the manufacturer.

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