Hello Guys im rebuilding my LS/V motor and i got a set of CTR cams that i plan on using i bought all new seals and a set of Type R valve springs as for retainers i had a set of Skunk 2 retainers lying around from a previous build. My question is can i use these retainers without any problems and if so what benefits and be had from this setup.

 

they are lighter than stock (?)

ti vs steel debate will have you running in circles. you'll need to make up your own mind regarding benefits/risks, rather than rely on advice from strangers.

 

I don't have a problem with TI retainers if they are a snap-fit design with the valvespring, like the RM line of VT is. If the retainers aren't designed to work with the specified spring, I don't think I would use them.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spec R_GSR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hello Guys im rebuilding my LS/V motor and i got a set of CTR cams that i plan on using i bought all new seals and a set of Type R valve springs as for retainers i had a set of Skunk 2 retainers lying around from a previous build. My question is can i use these retainers without any problems and if so what benefits and be had from this setup.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Are they used? If so, you have answered your own question.

 

they're brand new

 

Don's gonna give you your best answer, he might chime back in.