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COMP Cams Retainers Tool Steel 10Deg Fo
SKU: C007 1756-12
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Part #: 1756-12
angle and fit all stem sizes. Tool Steel Retainers provide the best of all valve train benefits: light weight, as well as exceptional strength and wear characteristics. Approximately 33% lighter than conventional chromemoly Steel retainers and only 2-4 grams heavier than titanium (depending upon application), they are made from high-grade Tool Steel, making them able to withstand even the most demanding Race applications. Developed using latest FEA and CAD software, these retainers are CNC-machined for consistent quality and Spintron-tested to extreme RPM.
Lightweight Tool Steel Retainers: 1.185" Spring Diameter
Vehicle Symptoms
- Valve float at high RPM during hard acceleration
- Ticking or tapping noise from the valve cover area
- Intermittent misfire and hesitation above 6000 RPM
- Found cracked or broken factory retainers during teardown
- High-rpm power loss after installing aggressive cam
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| Brand | COMP Cams |
| Part Number | C007 1756-12 |
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