Exterior Components Body Panels and Components

Airflow Research

BBC STEEL 10 DEGREE RETAINER 1.500

$97.97

SKU: A03K 8518-16

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Moderate — 2–4 hours

Description

The Airflow Research 8518 is a set of 16 valve spring retainers. These are 10-degree steel retainers with an outer diameter of 1.500 inches, an inner diameter of 1.168 inches, and a second inner diameter of 0.844 inches. They come standard on BBC/BBF engines using spring #8031.

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Specifications

BrandAirflow Research
Part NumberA03K 8518-16

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