I have a new cam motions custom cam and a set of their 723030 springs. These springs don't come with retainers and I've been doing some brief research and it appears that CompCams part# 730 titaniums will be the right diameters for this dual spring. But, at $130 they represent almost $100 price increase over their steel counterparts. Since I'm running primary street and weekend racing. Are these Titanium overkill?
The springs have a seat pressure of 130#.
My cam is a hyd roller:
Dur @ .050 232 INT 241 EXH
Lift .564 INT .595 EXH
112 LSA
Intake Centerline 108
Any recommendations of Titanium over steel retainers for my application?
Thanks,
Dave

 

definitely get them, small price to pay for insurance of engine breakdown.

 

I would say most people use the steel retainers on here but that's only an observation.

IMHO, Titanium Retainers aren't needed unless the engine is spun at High RPMs.
I have heard some say that they use them with the extreme grinds from Comp Cams because or there steep ramps and harse valve train movement but I don't know that it is necessary even then.

Granted Titanium is stronger but I really don't feel it is needed on the average street/strip or daily driver ride.