Offset titanium valve spring retainers for LS7?
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Staging Lane
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Offset titanium valve spring retainers for LS7? Hi,
I'm referring to this article in Hotrod Magazine:
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/e...est/index.html
They say that they use "offset titanium valve spring retainers" when fitting the GM stage 3 LS cam to the LS7. What does "offset" retainers mean? Where can I get them and are there any GM ones that will work?
Cheers,
Thomas
I'm referring to this article in Hotrod Magazine:
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/e...est/index.html
They say that they use "offset titanium valve spring retainers" when fitting the GM stage 3 LS cam to the LS7. What does "offset" retainers mean? Where can I get them and are there any GM ones that will work?
Cheers,
Thomas
Staging Lane
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offset refers to the different offset from the locking groove to the outer support for the spring. It lets them put back the same/stock valve spring at a slightly higher install height so that they can get more lift at the valve before coil bind.
Staging Lane
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The old "rule of thumb" is to use a paper clip as a gauge. Roll the cam over to max lift on the valve and attempt to slide a paper clip between the coils. If it goes, you'll be ok, if it won't fit, all bets are off.
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Staging Lane
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Still the question remains, which should I get and where do I find them?
Cheers,
/Thomas
