Im currently trying to figure out what retainers are available for the b18b. However i keep reading that the Ti retainers need to be checked replaced every 15k or so. How many people are running stock retainers on their non-vtec? (with aftermarket springs) What would be the downsides to using stock retainers? Im planning on having about an 8500 rev limit. So far ive only found portflow/crower/and webcams that offer retainers. Someone please shed some light on this matter.....

 

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I would definetly recommend stock retainers. I run stock on my built LS--with exception of cams. Only positive side of Ti retainers is the weight saved (not much), which IMO isnt worth it if they break and you drop a valve.
Ive taken my LS to 8800 w/o a girdle many times and will go higher probably.

 

FYI: camp1320.com and ef-1.com have retainers for b non vtec
some more questions that will help us all:
what's the lifespan of stock retainers avg? under boost and not under boost?
will dual valve springs compromise the lifespan of stock retainers? with redline under 9k rpms.

 

REV Competition Products We stock these and have used them in a LS that revs to 8600. They have been in the car for over a year now, with no problems

 

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what's the lifespan of stock b18b retainers avg? under boost and not under boost?
will dual valve springs compromise the lifespan of stock retainers? with redline under 9k rpms.

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i searched here and other sites. anyone?

 

crane cams makes some too.....

http://www.cranecams.com/import/anonvteccomps.htm