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Old May 25, 2012 | 07:06 AM
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Who makes the lightest titanium retainers for PAC-1518 valve springs?

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Ours are 5.7g each. Not sure if you are going to find a lighter one.
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Comp Cams tool steel retainers are 2 grams heavier than their Ti stuff. For cost and strength, I don't think you can beat them.
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2 grams could make a big difference in valve train stability. The lightest possible would be best.

to Original Poster: The setup i have used in the past:

PSI-1511ML springs and Katech retainers = .700 lift capable on LS7 heads, retainers weigh ~5grams, lightest valve spring setup around.
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This is what I've found on the internet.

Stock steel retainers------------10.1 grams
Comp cams Titanium retainers----7.2 grams
PAC Titanium retainers-----------5.7 grams
Katech Titanium retainers--------5.2 grams

PSI-1511ML Beehive springs------65 grams
PAC 1518 Beehive springs---------62 grams

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Originally Posted by Charles Cyrus
This is what I've found on the internet.

Stock steel retainers------------10.1 grams
Comp cams Titanium retainers----7.2 grams
PAC Titanium retainers-----------5.7 grams
Katech Titanium retainers--------5.2 grams

PSI-1511ML Beehive springs------65 grams
PAC 1518 Beehive springs---------62 grams

Thanks Guys!
I was just looking for this info... Thank you for posting up what you found, made my day easier.
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Originally Posted by Charles Cyrus
This is what I've found on the internet.

Stock steel retainers------------10.1 grams
Comp cams Titanium retainers----7.2 grams
PAC Titanium retainers-----------5.7 grams
Katech Titanium retainers--------5.2 grams

PSI-1511ML Beehive springs------65 grams
PAC 1518 Beehive springs---------62 grams

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From what I have found from there website on the PAC 1518 Beehive springs the weight is 75 grams.
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From what I have found from there website on the PAC 1518 Beehive springs the weight is 75 grams.


Premium Nitrided Beehive Spring
View Products $199.99Part Number: PAC1518
Brand: Scoggin Dickey Parts Center
SKU: PAC1518
Price: $199.99
Premium Nitrided Beehive Style Spring from Pac Racing Springs. Can use Stock locks and retainers from any LS head. Rated to .650 Lift by Pac.

Outside Dimension:1.290
Inside Dimension: .885
Max Coil Bind: 1.080
Recommended Installed Height: 1.800
Max Rated Lift: .650

Load @ 1.800 - 130lbs
Load @ 1.150 - 337lbs
Spring rate - 313.3 lbs/in
Spring weight - 62 grams
Spring Frequency - 29277CPM
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