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Old Jan 25, 2015 | 02:27 PM
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I need to know what size retainer for my springs http://m.summitracing.com/parts/cca-26981-16
if some one could send me a link to those and retainers that would be nice
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Old Jan 25, 2015 | 06:51 PM
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You can usually ask(phone/email) the manufacturer what works with their product, but in this case you can just go to comp cams website and it'll say what works with those springs.

787 is the cheaper common retainer

http://www.compperformancegroupstore...Category_Code=

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787 is a normal 7deg retainer, but idk what size the valve stem is on vortecs
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If I call would they be able 2 help with the valve size
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 04:52 AM
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yes they can help. I bought comp beehive springs, retainers and keepers from Summit. They were helpful.
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