Valve retainers&locks
02-16-2001, 09:48 PM
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Valve retainers&locks
I have a 350 with vortec heads and iam in the process of looking at a different cam, so many questions. I have been told a couple of different things on what the retainers and locks are that are on my stock vortec heads. I have been told that they are 7 degree and also 10 degree, it makes a big difference in price,which is it? Also does anybody know if my stock retainers will work with the Comp. 981 springs? I would really appreciate some input. Thanks NORT
02-16-2001, 10:57 PM
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Car: 88 Firebird WS6
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42
They are 7 degree on your heads right now. You can use 10's, but you will need matching retainers for that.
02-16-2001, 10:58 PM
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You have 7 degree locks and retainers. What does that have to do with money? I don't know if they will work with those springs however.
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82 z28 350cid, vortec heads, comp 262h cam, Holley 600cfm carb, 2in twice pipes, MSD ignition, turbo 350 trans, 3.73 posi, manly b&m megashifter
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82 z28 350cid, vortec heads, comp 262h cam, Holley 600cfm carb, 2in twice pipes, MSD ignition, turbo 350 trans, 3.73 posi, manly b&m megashifter
02-17-2001, 08:53 AM
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from the comp catalog 981 springs are 1.254 diameter, same as stock. i doubt if you really want to run stock retainers and rotaters with your new set up. i'd buy a set of retainers to match the springs.
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