is it ok to use stock itr retainers with aftermarket valve springs when running sstage 2 cams? i have a usdm itr swap with 2 layer oem headgasket but other wise stock with bolt ons. im looking at running buddy club spec 4 cams and either buddy club springs or supertech springs but use my stock itr retainers as my car is still my daily and i dont wanna have to worry bout ti retainers wearing and cracking as fast. is this ok run this setup?

 

anybody?

 

yes

 

Stock K-series retainers would be an inexpensive alternative also.

 

didnt know k series retainers were a simple swap and go mod. i do already have my stock itr retainers. what is the "pros and cons" of k series retainers in a b series? is it as simple as swap and go or is there some modding to make work?

 

im running port flow springs with itr retainers

 

If you've already got the ITR retainers, just use them. There's no need to go get anything else.

 

yup already the itr retainers. i think im going to drop to the buddy club spec3+ cams instead of the spec 4 for my itr swap. i been told that i can use my stock itr valve train with them but i plan to rev it out 8500. should i still invest in valve springs?

quick run down of my build in progress
usdm itr swap
gsr trans
exedy 7lb flywheel
competition clutches stage 1.5 clutch
2 layer head gasket
spoolin performane toda replica header
internally stock
arp head studs
3 inch intake w/ blox vstack and filter
greddy evo 2 cat back
2.5 magnaflow hi flow cat

 

no get better valve springs with the spec 3+ there has been a few threads of people dropping valves running these cams on stock valve train you dont wanna risk it

 

If you have to go over 8500-9000 rpms stock retainers will break..

retainers are cheap, upgrade em, preferably with the same brand as the spring you have.

 

im thinking its will good insurance to upgrade my springs

max i plan to spin it to 8500 rpm

 

says the dude i have personally seen blow up more motors then i have owned lol nah what up jay where you been hiding. but i plan on taking mine to 8400 max not sure if my tuner 2 will make much more power past that

 

I recommend valvetrain on any setup including stock. It'll save your motor from over revving during a mis-shift. which is never planned.