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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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Default Ti-retainers Vs. Stock Type-R

I want to know if i use supertech Valvesprings will it affect the reliability of my head if i were to go with OEM type-r retainers and seat locaters instead of the supertech Titanium ones.


If it matters my head is a GSR and i have Endyn Bumpstix cams and i will be using Oem type-r valves
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 08:18 AM
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What does Endyn recommend?
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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Default Re: Ti-retainers Vs. Stock Type-R

Bump, I'd like to know the same thing.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mar778c
What does Endyn recommend?
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Go with what Endyn recommends. I'm willing to bet if you choose your own and something goes wrong, Endyn will say your SOL because his cams don't work well it Product X.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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Just got word Endyn would not recommend it!
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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Default Re: Ti-retainers Vs. Stock Type-R

There ya go. The right answer.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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Default Re: Ti-retainers Vs. Stock Type-R

Originally Posted by jmoney45
Just got word Endyn would not recommend it!
Good job, you just saved yourself from the epic motor failure dept.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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Good job, you just saved yourself from the epic motor failure dept.
Lol your right. naw the only reason i wanted to know besides nowing is cuz i was reading bout ti-retainers and my motor is goin in my daily so supposedly they only last between 20-30K and i dont want to find out.
but i spoke with somone from Endyn not sure if it was Larry but im going to buy chromoly retainers cuz they are pretty much more durable(longerlasting).
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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You definitely don't want to go with proven Honda technology and daily beatability. You want Ti performance and "longer duration".

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