Just ordered valvesprings, retainer question
08-18-2005, 03:16 PM
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Just ordered valvesprings, retainer question Hey guys,
Per all of your advice, I decided on LS6 springs with a GT2-3 cam. I just ordered the springs, and was wondering if I should do titanium retainers to lighten things up a bit. I plan on setting the rev limiter at 6,400 for safety's sake, so not sure if they are overkill or not.
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Rick
Per all of your advice, I decided on LS6 springs with a GT2-3 cam. I just ordered the springs, and was wondering if I should do titanium retainers to lighten things up a bit. I plan on setting the rev limiter at 6,400 for safety's sake, so not sure if they are overkill or not.
Thanks,
Rick
08-18-2005, 03:20 PM
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Going lighter on valve-train weight is not overkill, but essential for long spring life and easier rev ability. The only downside is that it will leave your wallet a little lighter, LOL.
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2013 Corvette Grand Sport A6 LME forged 416, Greg Good ported TFS 255 LS3 heads, 222/242 .629"/.604" 121LSA Pat G blower cam, ARH 1 7/8" headers, ESC Novi 1500 Supercharger w/8 rib direct drive conversion, 747rwhp/709rwtq on 93 octane, 801rwhp/735rwtq on race fuel, 10.1 @ 147.25mph 1/4 mile, 174.7mph Half Mile.
2016 Corvette Z51 M7 Magnuson Heartbeat 2300 supercharger, TSP LT headers, Pat G tuned, 667rwhp, 662rwtq, 191mph TX Mile.
2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0L, A6, AFR 230v2 heads. 506rwhp/442rwtq. 11.413 @ 121.29mph 1/4 mile, 168.7mph TX Mile
2000 Pewter Ram Air Trans Am M6 heads/cam 508 rwhp/445 rwtq SAE, 183.092 TX Mile
2022 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L A10 S&B CAI, Corsa catback.
2023 Corvette 3LT Z51 soon to be modified.
Custom LSX tuning in person or via email press here.
08-22-2005, 09:03 AM
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I was looking at the Manley 23632 retainers (stock height), SDPC has them for $89.50. Will they work with the stock LS6 springs, and is their a reason the Manley retainers are so much cheaper than the Comp and Crane retainers? For the price, I will order them in the next few days assuming their are no problems with them.