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Valve springs with larger diameters require retainers to handle the higher pressures developed by the springs. COMP Cams Steel Retainers are the perfect solution to this problem. COMP engineers used 3D CAD with FEA to design retainers with a modern and advanced contoured top profiling for lower stress, increased lift and a reduction in mass. The retainers are CNC-machined to exact tolerances using CAD/Cam software. All COMP retainers use only high-grade SAE 4140 chromemoly Steel with no lead,
Precision machined from chromemoly steel then black oxided, these 7 degree retainers are designed specifically for 26123 Beehive springs on Ford 4.6 4 Valve applications.
Available individually under 799-1

it has to be since it is used on the U.S. Air Force F-117 Stealth Fighter. Other manufacturers purchase titanium from Metal brokers and produce “cheap” retainers, but COMP Cams titanium retainers will not deform. From a standing idle to the most extreme rpm, our titanium retainers perform flawlessly, without compromise.
Precision machined from 6AL4V titanium, these retainers feature better material consistency and bullet proof durability. These 7 degree retainers fit Ford 4.6L 3 Valve engines with our 26113 Beehive valve springs.
Available individually under 702-1. Available in a set of 32for 4-Valve applications under 702-32.

With a .600″ maximum lift, these Beehive Valve Springs were designed for hydraulic or Solid flat tappet cams as well as hydraulic Roller cams. They allow Big block engines to turn more RPM. COMP Cams Beehive Valve Springs deliver increased valve train stability and a much lighter valve train. This is achieved with less spring pressure for better valve control and reduced weight of both the spring and retainer. The unique Beehive shape handles valve train stress more efficiently to eliminate damaging harmonics and increases high RPM horsepower and durability. The oval/multi-arc wire shape places the maximum area of the wire at the point of highest stress to handle valve train stress more efficiently and allow better heat dissipation for longer life. Because of the unique Beehive design, the valve train can handle more RPM and more aggressive Camshaft profiles.

OD 1.059/1.444
ID .650/1.000
Seat Load 155 @ 1.880
Open Load 377 @ 1.280
Coil Bind 1.230
Rate (Lbs./In.) 370
Titanium Retainer 794
Steel Retainer 795
Cup Seat 4696, 4697, 4698
Shims 4754

Beehive Valve Springs: Top 1.095″ OD, .650″ ID

With a .550″ maximum lift, these Beehive Valve Springs were designed for Ford 4.6L and 5.4L Modular 2 and 3 Valve engines. COMP Cams Beehive Valve Springs deliver increased valve train stability and a much lighter valve train. This is achieved with less spring pressure for better valve control and reduced weight of both the spring and retainer. The unique Beehive shape handles valve train stress more efficiently to eliminate damaging harmonics and increases high RPM horsepower and durability. The oval/multi-arc wire shape places the maximum area of the wire at the point of highest stress to handle valve train stress more efficiently and allow better heat dissipation for longer life. Because of the unique Beehive design, the valve train can handle more RPM and more aggressive Camshaft profiles.

Part #
OD
ID
Seat Load
Open Load
Coil Bind
Rate (Lbs./In.)
Titanium Retainer
Steel Retainer
Cup Seat
Shims

26113
Top Bottom
.9591.061
.636.738
93 @ 1.570
198 @ 1.020
.952
191
702, 791
1723, 700, 792
N/A
N/A

Beehive Valve Springs: Top .959″ OD, .636″ ID

Single Outer Valve Springs from COMP Cams allow you to build the perfect spring assembly for your application. The valve spring creation process is far more involved than most people realize. Selecting the right Metal stock and creating the best design is not done by chance. COMP Cams has developed a process that creates the highest quality valve spring available. The result is a product that meets and exceeds the expectations of today’s engine builders and racers.