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These exhaust rotator eliminators from Howards Cams are used to make up the difference when doing away with factory big block Chevy exhaust rotators. No longer will you have to stack shims to take up the space! These .300 in. thick spacers also provide a step for the valve spring so that it cannot walk around on the cylinder head.
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$79.99
As with all other areas in the valvetrain, the area where the spring sits also takes a beating. The old standard shims and/or seats simply will not hold up to the extreme pressures and high rpm found in today's performance engines. COMP Cams valve spring locators solve this problem and eliminate failures.
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$7.95
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$610.95
Manley valve spring cups and locators protect your expensive aluminum heads from being galled by your high-pressure valve springs. They are quality-machined to a .062 in. or .035 in. thickness from heat-treated steel with a corrosion-resistant black oxide finish. Manley valve spring cups and locators are available in inside diameter (spring locator) or outside diameter (spring cup) styles.
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$5.95
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$108.13
PAC Racing valve spring seats and cups are a great way to prevent dancing springs, which would tear up your aluminum heads. High performance racing engines place extreme pressure on the springs. These retainers are essential for use on aluminum heads. They fit the inside or outside diameter of the springs, preventing spring seat movement.
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$5.73
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$88.02
Keep your valve springs in place with these AFR hardened spring cups. These spring cups are designed to give your valve spring a hardened surface to mate to so that the cylinder head is protected from damage and excessive movement is limited. AFR offers these hardened spring cups in a variety of diameters to help you find the right one to match your valve spring.
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$5.25
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$82.95
BTR valve spring locators add instant stability to your valve springs for greater frequency consistency and less wear, while also protecting the head. They're available in a variety of sizes and quantities for both beehive and conical springs to match multiple valvetrain applications. Don't let your springs dance around inside the cylinder heads causing damage—secure them in place with Brian Tooley Racing valve spring locators.
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$1.99
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$361.99
Trick Flow® valve spring I.D. locators are perfect for upgrades and rebuilds. They are made from hardened 4140 chromoly steel for long life and are black oxide coated for a high-quality appearance. These I.D. locators are available in many popular sizes and work with all cast iron and aluminum cylinder heads.
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$4.99
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$81.99
Howards valve spring cups and locators are made from specially hardened chromoly steel and are finished in a rich black oxide for maximum durability. These spring cups will prevent unwanted valve spring movement and galling of the cylinder heads. Machining may be required.
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$4.99
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$116.99
AFR designed these valve spring seats to protect your aluminum head from the harder valve springs. When a valve spring is free to move slightly on an aluminum head, it will quickly wear and damage the cylinder head itself. These valve spring seats have been developed to prevent this type of damage from occurring. The spring seats are installed over the valve guide and have a tapered shape that prevents the spring from being able to move excessively in any direction. Cylinder heads can be a big investment, so protect them from damage with these AFR valve spring seats.
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$7.99
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$82.95
These Trick Flow® valve spring cups are made from hardened 4140 chromoly steel for long life and are black oxide coated for a high-quality appearance. The valve spring cups are designed for use with all cast iron and aluminum cylinder heads.
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$7.99
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$52.99
Edelbrock spring seat cup kits provide a hardened barrier between the valve springs and heads, positively locating the base of the spring to prevent unwanted spring movement.
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$47.95
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$113.95
Eliminate spring chafing with Dart valve spring locators and cups. These steel locators and cups will positively locate and hold your springs in place to prevent unwanted movement. With the increased spring pressures and higher rpm of today's cars, you need more than shims to protect your expensive heads. Dart valve spring locators and cups are small but mighty and are a must for your valvetrain's best performance.
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$4.52
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$56.89
Crower valve spring seat cups eliminate the need for seat cutting in some instances and shimming in others. Designed to keep springs from wandering, these seat cups also protect aluminum heads from galling. Spring seat discs are available as well.
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$7.99
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$112.99
Isky valve spring locators are designed for applications where excessive diameter machining on the cylinder head is prohibitive. They locate the inside of the inner spring in relation to the valve guide, preventing spring movement on aluminum heads. Spring locators are manufactured from heat-treated chromoly steel, and are designed to fit over both .565 in. and .625 in. o.d. valve guides.
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$92.99
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$154.99
Edelbrock has you covered when it comes to your valvetrain needs. Their valve spring locator and seal kits create a barrier between the valve springs and heads to prevent unwanted spring movement.
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$65.95
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$88.95
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Dove Manufacturing offers valve spring locators, both inside and outside shoulder types, in a variety of thicknesses and diameters. Valve springs require installation at a certain height to function correctly, and you can use a set of shims to achieve this. But that will not eliminate unwanted motion in the spring. Using these steel valve spring seat locators will allow the valve spring to maintain its designed location, without dancing around on the surface of the cylinder head and possibly damaging it. Order a set of 16 in the size needed for your application.
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$72.99
$49.50
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$55.50
Maintaining correct spring, retainer seat and valve alignment ensures valve spring longevity and minimal valve stem and guide wear. Clay Smith Cams valve spring cups are precision machined steel, heat-treated for maximum strength. Offered in several sizes, they feature a black oxide finish. Clay Smith recommends the use of spring cups on all cylinder heads, not only to protect the head and shim, but to also locate and align the spring. Choose the correct size for your valve springs.
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$100.45
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