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Apr 22, 2008 | 01:42 PM

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willwren

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What type of retainer are those?

Not the same as yours. S1 and S2 use different retainers, springs, and locks.

Apr 22, 2008 | 02:23 PM

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Ouch. I've never seen this happen before. Kinda scary, but I'm glad it didn't totally screw up your engine.

Apr 22, 2008 | 09:55 PM

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What type of retainer are those?

Not the same as yours. S1 and S2 use different retainers, springs, and locks.

Very true... but still doesn't answer my question? stock S2, machined comps, reg. comps, or manley?

Apr 23, 2008 | 09:38 AM

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I'm just replacing whats broke. I don't really have the funds to go swapping out whole sets.
The retainers are Manley steel retainers.

Apr 23, 2008 | 11:28 AM

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Ever since Comp Cams stopped getting there valve springs from PAC and switched to some company in Mexico their QC went to ****. IIRC within a year they have already had 2 recalls for LS1 valve springs alone.

I'd switch over to GM LS6 (yellow) springs - they can be found for ~ $50. I know they have a higher ramp rate but I think that is worth the peace of mind. You could always buy one more Comp #105 and sell them used and make money to switch over to the LS6 Valve Springs.