Does anyone make a lightweight spring keeper?
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Does anyone make a lightweight spring keeper? We have lightweight springs and Ti retainers, but are stuck using the heavy stock keepers. Does anyone know of a lighter set of keepers? Nascar has Ti keepers for there engines, but I don't know what degree the stock (or comp Ti) keepers are cut at.
Unless you are going to be breaking your engine down after each outing to check the titanium keepers I would stay the hell away from the them. Great if you have the budget not so if your a garage mechanic.
You'd be wise to spend your $ elsewhere in this case. If you have the opportunity to check the mass of a few different types/styles/sizes of lock, I'd bet you'd never refer to the stockers as "heavy" again. 
Not really, next time you have the springs out check the underside of the retainers. I think you will see wear, much more so than steel retainers. These are a watch and maintenance item, not a long life item like stock hardened steel retainers.
