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May 6, 2009 | 08:09 PM

#21

WKMCD

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From: Haymarket VA

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Originally Posted by Blu

There is no need, you should know by now that either Patriot duals or PRC duals are the best ever on these forums. Why would someone pay more for a beehive thats lighter, stronger, longer lasting and their steel retainers being lighter than the other options "ti" retainer. No one cares about valvetrain weight its over rated.

Sorry, you're right. I was having one of my brief moments of intelligence.

May 7, 2009 | 01:35 AM

#22

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Joined: Nov 2005

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From: Austin Texas

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Originally Posted by Eric D

What model year was your engine and was it completely stock when this occurred?

I can't tell from your photo, but do you recall what color spring or stripe was on your springs?

2002 Z06, all stock when the valve spring broke. The springs were yellow, no stripes. Here's a better picture of some of the survivors: