At what point, or under what conditions should titanium retainers be used instead of stock steel retainers?

Thanks.

I dont see a benefit on a stock bolt on car. It is just weight reduction .

When the spring pressure required starts to really increase with a large lift cam it is a good idea. They are stronger and will keep you from pulling the valve locks through. They are also a weight saver

Always...

The total weight saving as in what the car weighs in not important, but retainers are reciprocating weight, which is always good to reduce. Ti retainers will lengthen the life of any valvespring, stock or otherwise.

not to mention the longer life and less weight it will usually give you 600-800 more RPMS before valve float

i agree...

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i see your from cadillac mi. we make stainless steel tubing at my company and we do some work for some people up there...rexair, they make attachments for rainbow vacuum cleaners. you ever heard of them?

Good ?? I always wondered if they were a good idea. Blackz93 I think the company I work for has done some work up there (HVAC), the name rings a bell. So when are you going to be offering this tubing to us fellow LS1Tech members for some kick *** exahust set-up's????hehe

valve float is the main issue, Vints is running stock retainers on his 918's with a pretty heafty cam. When lift is high and durations are low, tit retainers take less effort to change direction.