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Old Apr 20, 2004 | 03:26 AM
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I had some people PM'ing me asking if I could make a pic of my super 7 locks on my TSP raceport heads vs. the stock lock. Sorry for the quality, but this gives you an idea of how much larger the super 7 is than the stock lock. Notice that I have a stock lock setting on top of the super 7 in the pic.
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Old Apr 20, 2004 | 07:21 AM
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Gomer, does it feel better to have a "machined" part up there?


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Old Apr 20, 2004 | 07:40 AM
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That's quite a difference! But is it worth it?
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Do they come on all Patriot heads?
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Originally Posted by BLKTA
Do they come on all Patriot heads?
You'll have to call Terry and ask him. My heads came thru Texas Speed as their "race port" series. I'm sure you could have him install them on his regular CNC'd heads.
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I'm guessing those locks would require a larger retainer to work? Or would they fit in a stock location?
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You just need matching retainers for the S7 locks.
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You just need matching retainers for the S7 locks.
Yes, Patriot offers a Ti retainer to fit their spring and the S7 locks.
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The lock fits Super 7 designed retainers. Patriot, Manley, Comp, Delwest, Rev, Ferrea, anyone who has super 7 retainers. Super 7 is like 10 degree, 1 retainer may fit 11/32", 5/16", 8mm", 3/8" stem valves because the thickness of the lock is varied. Some PM'ed me about the lock being heavier, yes it is, but since it is larger you are removing more retainer mass so it balances out.
Also the lock is engineered to fit the groove snug, as for the OEM keeper,. . .well it fits is about all I can say.

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