valve spring and retainer kits

Chris · 09/01/2010, 08:37 PM

so i'm looking at the different options of spring and retainer kits and i see there's obviously different options to go with on these. but i don't know the difference between them or what they are specifically designed for. such as a single spring and a dual spring. or titanium retainer or steel retainer. Is any one better? if i could get your input or experiences please let me know thankyou

nate2k5 · 09/01/2010, 09:32 PM

here is a breakdown of stock honda valvesprings:

LS: single on both sides
GS-R: dual on intake, single on exhaust
Type R: dual on both sides

basically if you are using large cams dual is a must. if you are using smallish cams then the company may have a single spring option for it.

as far as retainers, if you plan on daily driving it then go steel, titanium lightens the valvetrain a bit but has a limited lifespan and thus increased maintenance. they are typically more expensive and if you care about your motor they would need changed by around 25k miles.

Chris · 09/02/2010, 01:30 AM

ok got it. thanks nate

onebad636 · 09/10/2010, 12:07 AM

are you looking for something beefier than stock? plan on cams?

Jovi_Bot_3000 · 09/10/2010, 09:10 PM

Even tho this is Chris's thread, I don't want to waste putting up another thread because this is kinda on the same topic

Anyways, so I were to get Skunk2 Stage2 cams, I would have to upgrade to dual valve springs of course, but can I stick with my stock retainers???

nate2k5 · 09/19/2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jovi_Bot_3000

Even tho this is Chris's thread, I don't want to waste putting up another thread because this is kinda on the same topic

Anyways, so I were to get Skunk2 Stage2 cams, I would have to upgrade to dual valve springs of course, but can I stick with my stock retainers???

yes, make sure to inspect them for excessive wear though

09/01/2010, 08:37 PM	#1
Chris JDM Lover Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Des Moines Posts: 70	valve spring and retainer kits so i'm looking at the different options of spring and retainer kits and i see there's obviously different options to go with on these. but i don't know the difference between them or what they are specifically designed for. such as a single spring and a dual spring. or titanium retainer or steel retainer. Is any one better? if i could get your input or experiences please let me know thankyou

09/01/2010, 09:32 PM	#2
nate2k5 Human Bean Join Date: May 2007 Location: Iowa City, IA Posts: 3,430	Re: valve spring and retainer kits here is a breakdown of stock honda valvesprings: LS: single on both sides GS-R: dual on intake, single on exhaust Type R: dual on both sides basically if you are using large cams dual is a must. if you are using smallish cams then the company may have a single spring option for it. as far as retainers, if you plan on daily driving it then go steel, titanium lightens the valvetrain a bit but has a limited lifespan and thus increased maintenance. they are typically more expensive and if you care about your motor they would need changed by around 25k miles. __________________ 1999 Ford Expedition 1989 Volvo 245 1977 Volvo 244 1978 Cobalt 19' BR

09/02/2010, 01:30 AM	#3
Chris JDM Lover Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Des Moines Posts: 70	Re: valve spring and retainer kits ok got it. thanks nate

09/10/2010, 12:07 AM	#4
onebad636 JDM Soldier Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newton Posts: 346	Re: valve spring and retainer kits are you looking for something beefier than stock? plan on cams?