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Topic: Titanium retainers
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1289
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 01-29-2003 10:33 AM
   
I'm finishing up a set of AFR 185 heads for future use and was wondering how some the racers here feel about using Del West titanium retainers. The steel retainers seem to weigh an awful lot when you put them all together. Would the benefits be worth the cost? Are there any downsides to using titanium retainers.Thanks
Dan ------------------
1966 Mustang Coupe: Custom glass hood and BIG scoop sits atop a 289 stroked to 331 c.i., Steel crank and girdle, 5.4 H-beams, Forged slugs, ported TFS alum. heads, ported Stealth 8020 intake, CompCams Xtreme Solid Roller, Holley 750 HP, long tubes, 4speed, 9" 3.50 posi, BFG Drag radials..
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 4538
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-29-2003 10:55 AM
I hope there is no downside to them other than cost.  I have titanium retainers on my racemotor. I think on a hi-rpm motor they are essential. they reduce the weight the spring has to try and control, which helps it do it's job properly, and make it last a little longer.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-29-2003 11:20 AM
Good product with no down side.------------------
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