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Valve Spring Retainers
Valve spring retainers go on the end of your valve stems, where they hold your valve springs against the cylinder head. More horsepower means more spring pressure, and...
Valve spring retainers go on the end of your valve stems, where they hold your valve springs against the cylinder head. More horsepower means more spring pressure, and that means you need to upgrade to stronger retainers as well. Whether you need high-performance retainers for competition, or reliable replacements for your restoration project, you’ll find the best selection at Summit Racing Equipment.
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Your project engine requires retainers that last. That’s why we carry time-proven brands like COMP Cams, Crower, Trick Flow, Crane Cams, Manley, Isky, and more.
Valve spring retainers go on the end of your valve stems, where they hold your valve springs against the cylinder head. More horsepower means more spring pressure, and that means you need to upgrade to stronger retainers as well. Whether you need high-performance retainers for competition, or reliable replacements for your restoration project, you’ll find the best selection at Summit Racing Equipment.
Top Brands
Your project engine requires retainers that last. That’s why we carry time-proven brands like COMP Cams, Crower, Trick Flow, Crane Cams, Manley, Isky, and more.
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Summit Racing™ Steel Valve Spring Retainers
Performance cam designs require performance valve springs to keep everything under control and running smoothly. And modern springs with non-stock diameters require new retainers to handle the recommended higher pressures and installed heights. Summit's® steel valve spring retainers are an affordable solution. Precision-machined from 4140 chromoly and finished in black oxide, these retainers are specifically designed for positive retention and location when combined with performance valve springs. They're available for single, double, and beehive-style spring applications.
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$9.99
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$59.99
COMP Cams Steel Valve Spring Retainers
New valve springs with larger diameters require new retainers to handle the higher pressures developed by the springs. COMP Cams valve spring retainers are the solution. Precision-machined, these retainers are specifically designed for positive location when combined with COMP Cams' valve springs. They're available for single, double and triple-spring applications.
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$11.95
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$429.95
PAC Racing 400 Series Valve Spring Retainers
PAC Racing 400 Series valve spring retainers are made from the very best American Titanium 6AL4V material available to bring you great strength with less weight. In order to have uniform material, PAC Racing buys mil run lots so they can define the tensile strength and seam characteristics. This version of titanium is widely used in the Aerospace industry, allowing for lower material costs compared to their 500 Series. These 400 Series retainers are robust, lightweight powerhouses able to tackle most street and off-road builds. The last thing anyone wants is a cheap part to ruin your day. For strength, uniformity, and reliability, you need to use PAC Racing 400 Series valve spring retainers.
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$18.95
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$291.46
Trick Flow® Steel Valve Spring Retainers
Trick Flow® steel valve spring retainers are made from hardened 4140 chromoly steel for great performance characteristics and reliability. On top of that, they're black-oxide coated for corrosion protection and good looks. They install at standard height and there are versions available for single or double springs and 7 or 10 degree valve stem locks.
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$7.99
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$107.99
Howards Cams American Made Titanium Retainers
These American Made titanium retainers from Howards Cams are the ultimate in light weight and strength. When you upgrade from steel to titanium valve spring retainers, you gain speed and power due to the lighter weight and higher strength of titanium. They feature special 6AL 4V titanium manufactured to precise tolerances for maximum strength and durability and are up to 50 percent lighter than steel retainers.
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$24.99
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$289.99
AFR Titanium Valve Spring Retainers
If you're a serious racer, you'd better be sure that you're using strong valve spring retainers, such as these AFR titanium retainers. Stronger and lighter than steel, they're designed for 10 degree valve stem locks. These retainers work best with AFR valve locks and optional lash caps. And you can be sure that AFR titanium valve spring retainers won't split at high rpm, tearing up your engine. They're available in a variety of styles and sizes; find the model that's right for your application.
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$13.99
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$330.00
Howards Cams Chromoly Steel Retainers
Howards Cams chromoly steel retainers are made from 4140 chromoly and then heat-treated for long life. They are available in a variety of lock angles and sizes to suit your needs, from performance street to competition use.
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$2.99
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$112.99
Manley Titanium Valve Spring Retainers
Manley titanium valve spring retainers are a great way to lighten your valvetrain, in order to rev higher and make more power. They're manufactured in Manley's own CNC turning centers from special heat-treated 6Al-4V titanium alloy, selected to deliver maximum strength and reliability. These retainers are excellent for all types of racing.
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$14.32
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$554.98
Edelbrock Valve Spring Retainers
Edelbrock's valve spring retainers are made of superior-quality steel, and are machined and heat-treated for strength. They have a black oxide finish for rust and corrosion protection. And when matched with Edelbrock's valve stem lock kits and valve springs, Edelbrock valve spring retainers will give you the reliable valvetrain performance you need for your street rod, daily driver, or competition vehicle.
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$86.95
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$339.95
PAC Racing 300 Series Valve Spring Retainers
Expected motor life has increased greatly through the years, but anything with moving parts is susceptible to wear and will eventually need rebuilt. PAC Racing 300 Series valve spring retainers are made from 4140 aerospace grade chromoly steel, making them an excellent choice for stock to slightly modified rebuilds. PAC does their own in-house manufacturing, allowing them to build strength into these units. They are heat-treated for solid wear characteristics and to raise the tensile strength, and for a rust-free finish, they apply black oxide coatings. Into every engine a little work must go; make certain you use the right parts for your stock to slightly modified build with PAC Racing 300 Series valve spring retainers.
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$5.65
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$86.94
Chevrolet Performance Valve Spring Retainers
These Chevrolet Performance valve spring retainers are available in multiple styles, sizes, and materials, depending upon your performance needs.
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$5.99
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$29.84
PAC Racing 500 Series Valve Spring Retainers
PAC Racing 500 Series valve spring retainers are every bit as reliable as retainers 20 percent heavier. These retainers are produced from the finest proprietary high-tensile titanium alloy for incredible wear and strength. PAC's engineers take this material and form the ultimate lightweight retainers. They are designed for high-rpm professional racing and abusive or severe engine applications. When you're building severe engines, you need parts designed to withstand incredible heat and rpm. PAC Racing 500 Series valve spring retainers are built to take all that you can give.
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$18.95
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$454.48
PAC Racing 600 Series Valve Spring Retainers
PAC Racing 600 Series valve spring retainers are the latest developments from PAC Racing Springs. These retainers feature ultra-lightweight designs from proprietary valve spring-type alloys. PAC Racing's sophisticated processing, such as micro-polishing and Nano Peen technology, are used to enhance retainer life. The high hardness of the steel provides higher wear resistance properties to offer superior abrasion resistance and improved fatigue strength, while also reducing weight. PAC Racing 600 Series valve spring come with a reduced step and need to be combined with a matching seat (where applicable) to optimize the performance of the valvetrain.
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$9.50
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$409.02
BTR Valve Spring Retainers
Brian Tooley Racing makes quality performance parts for your late model muscle car. When upgrading to a performance cam, be sure to replace the valve springs and retainers to finish the job right. Brian Tooley Racing valve spring retainers provide the necessary strength and durability you need. They also offer reduced weight with lightweight steel or the ultimate weight reduction with Titanium. When used with the proper Brian Tooley Racing Valve springs, this translates to increased RPM potential.
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$2.99
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$189.99
COMP Cams Tool Steel Valve Spring Retainers
COMP Cams tool steel valve spring retainers are lightweight, high-strength, and have excellent wear characteristics. They're 30 percent stronger than conventional chromoly steel retainers and can withstand even the most demanding engine rpm ranges. Manufactured from high-grade tool steel, COMP Cams tool steel valve spring retainers are the right components to instantly add reliability to your valvetrain.
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$24.95
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$475.95
AFR Steel Valve Spring Retainers
AFR steel valve spring retainers are washers shaped to fit the top of the spring. They are responsible for keeping the correct pressure on the valve spring by locating it between the spring seat and the retainer itself. Order the size and style designed to fit your application.
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$3.99
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$58.00
COMP Cams Titanium Valve Spring Retainers
Ideal for serious racers, COMP Cams titanium valve spring retainers are stronger and lighter than steel. They're available in a wide range of sizes, styles, and quantities. The retainers work best with COMJP Cams valve locks and optional lash caps. Order the set best suited for your single, dual, or triple spring application.
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$29.95
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$724.95
Isky Valve Spring Retainers
Maybe you're building up a real pavement-ripper, or maybe you're just rebuilding your daily driver. Either way, you need Isky valve spring retainers to complete the package. They've been making valvetrain components since the early hot rod days. Put Isky quality to work under your hood.
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$150.99
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$212.99
AFR Chromoly Valve Spring Retainers
Keep your valve springs seated properly with AFR chromoly valve spring retainers. These retainers offer superb performance in high-quality material widely used in motorsports. They are available in various styles and sizes, select the AFR valve spring retainers that best suit your application needs.
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$3.99
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$71.00
Brodix Cylinder Heads Titanium Valve Spring Retainers
Brodix Cylinder Heads titanium valve spring retainers are precision-machined from high-quality titanium and designed to handle high pressures developed by the valve springs. Titanium retainers are both stronger and lighter than steel, which in return gives your engine extra strength and performance.
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$16.99
Manley Street Master Steel Valve Spring Retainers
Manley Street Master valve spring retainers are made of through-hardened 4140 chromoly steel. They are manufactured to exacting tolerances to ensure quality, consistency, and optimal performance.
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$4.10
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$228.31
Brodix Cylinder Heads Steel Valve Spring Retainers
New valve springs with larger diameters require new retainers to handle the higher pressures developed by the springs. Brodix steel valve spring retainers are the solution. Precision-machined from high-quality steel or chromoly and finished in black oxide, Brodix steel valve spring retainers are specifically designed for positive location.
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$4.99
Manley Lightweight Titanium Retainers
Made of titanium, these retainers will let you squeeze more RPM out of your engine and lighten up on your valve springs to avoid valve float. Manley lightweight titanium retainers do not sacrifice reliabity and weigh up to 5 grams less then a comparable steel piece.
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$18.39
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$294.30
Manley Lightweight H-13 Tool Steel Retainers
If you've been searching for a more economical alternative to titanium retainers to solve a wear problem or because of "class rules," Manley H-13 tool steel retainers are your solution. These are serious retainers for serious engine builders who demand nothing less than the very best! The H-13 tool steel retainers allow for better processing than other tool steels typically utilized, thus yielding a stronger and more durable product. They're up to 33 percent lighter than standard 10 steel retainers and are only 2 to 4 grams heavier than titanium versions. In addition, the H-13 tool steel retainers are heat-treated to provide the hardness of Rc56.
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$14.28
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$228.31
