Engine Assembly Basics -- Cam, Valvetrain, Top-End
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There are a variety of retainers and locks available having different degrees of strength and lightness. Selecting retainers begins with getting one that fits the spring. Retainer choice can also significantly affect the installed height, since retainers vary in the amount of "dish" in their profile, which alters their height. If more installed height is needed, specialty locks can be had which raise the retainer's position. Locks also vary from cheap stamped units to heavy-duty machined pieces heat-treated to carry extreme spring loads. Though most standard retainers and locks mate at a 7-degree angle, some aftermarket manufactures like COMP offer extreme-duty 10-degree pieces, drastically reducing the possibility of a lock pulling through a retainer. The 7- or 10-degree locks and retainers must always be used as a set. View Related Article
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Ford Mustang Research
Consider the Ford Mustang for your next new car, and browse reviews featuring information on test drives, comparisons, options and features. The 2010 Mustang has fuel economy of 20 mpg, and comes with comparable warranty coverage to other vehicles in its class. Other similar vehicles are the Chevy Camaro and the Pontica GTO.
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