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Old 05-02-2011, 03:19 PM
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Is there any advantage to using titanium valve locks and retainers instead if steel?
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depends what you're trying to accomplish. You can go 7000 rpm with steel hardware, and it's a hell of a lot cheaper.
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Is titanium stronger than the steel?
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they have different properties, but yes it is stronger and lighter. You're not going to break a steel retainer/lock, the advantage here is mass savings and you might not need it depending on what you're trying to accomplish.
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If you can swing the money it is never a bad idea to upgrade to lighter valvetrain components. It makes the springs job easier to control the valve.
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Does it relieve stress on the springs because they are lighter
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