COMP Cams
Comp Cams FORD 3.8L-4.2L STEEL RETAINER
Comp Cams FORD 3.8L-4.2L STEEL RETAINER
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7° Steel Retainers: Stock Spring Dia.
Valve springs with larger diameters require retainers to handle the higher pressures developed by the springs. New 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, <0.04% sulfur and a black oxide finish to prevent corrosion. These precision retainers are specifically designed for positive location when combined with COMP Cams® valve springs. COMP Cams® Steel Valve Spring Retainers offer both unmatched looks and superior performance that set the industry standard.
Specification:
- Includes 12 Retainers
- Designed for Ford 3.8L/4.2L
- 7° Lock Angle - Stock Valve Stem Size - Stock Spring Diameter
Vehicle Fitments:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Ford | E-150 | Base, XL |
| 2003 | Ford | E-150 Club Wagon | Chateau, XLT, XL |
| 1997 - 2002 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | Base |
| 1997 - 2000 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | XL |
| 1997 - 2002 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | Chateau, XLT |
| 1997 - 2000 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | Custom |
| 2001 - 2002 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | XL |
| 2003 | Ford | E-250 | Base |
| 1997 - 2002 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | Base |
| 1997 - 2000 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | XL |
| 1998 - 1999 | Ford | F-150 | Austera |
| 1997 - 2000 | Ford | F-150 | Base |
| 2007 | Ford | F-150 | FX2 |
| 2000 - 2007 | Ford | F-150 | Harley-Davidson Edition |
| 2001 - 2007 | Ford | F-150 | King Ranch |
| 1999 - 2003 | Ford | F-150 | Lightning |
| 2005 - 2007 | Ford | F-150 | STX, Flotillera, FX4 |
| 1997 - 2007 | Ford | F-150 | XLT, XL, Lariat |
| 2004 | Ford | F-150 Heritage | XLT, SVT Lightning, XL |
| 2004 - 2005 | Ford | Freestar | S, SES |
| 2004 - 2007 | Ford | Freestar | SEL, LX Plus, Base, SE, LX Base, Limited |
| 2006 - 2007 | Ford | Freestar | Sport |
| 1997 | Ford | Mustang | Cobra |
| 1994 | Ford | Mustang | Convertible |
| 1998 - 2003 | Ford | Mustang | Equipado |
| 2004 | Ford | Mustang | GT Base, GT Equipado |
| 2001 | Ford | Mustang | GT Bullitt |
| 1994 - 2004 | Ford | Mustang | GT, SVT Cobra, Base |
| 1995 | Ford | Mustang | GTS |
| 1996 - 1997 | Ford | Mustang | High |
| 2003 - 2004 | Ford | Mustang | Mach 1 |
| 1998 | Ford | Mustang | Semi-Equipado |
| 2003 | Ford | Mustang | SVT Cobra 10th Anniversary |
| 1995 - 2000 | Ford | Mustang | SVT Cobra R |
| 1989 - 1991 | Ford | Taurus | Base |
| 1989 - 1995 | Ford | Taurus | GL, SHO, LX |
| 1989 - 1992 | Ford | Taurus | L |
| 1995 | Ford | Taurus | SE |
| 1989 - 1996 | Ford | Thunderbird | Base |
| 1989 - 1990 | Ford | Thunderbird | Equipado |
| 1989 - 1997 | Ford | Thunderbird | LX |
| 1989 - 1995 | Ford | Thunderbird | Super Coupe |
| 1991 - 1994 | Ford | Thunderbird | V8 |
| 1998 - 1999 | Ford | Windstar | 3.0L |
| 1995 - 2003 | Ford | Windstar | Base, LX |
| 1995 - 1998 | Ford | Windstar | GL, GL Plus |
| 1998 - 2003 | Ford | Windstar | Limited |
| 1999 - 2002 | Ford | Windstar | LX Plus |
| 2001 - 2003 | Ford | Windstar | SE Sport |
| 1999 - 2003 | Ford | Windstar | SE, SEL |
| 2003 | Ford | Windstar | Sport |
| 1991 - 1994 | Lincoln | Continental | Executive |
| 1989 - 1994 | Lincoln | Continental | Signature, Base |
| 1989 - 1992 | Mercury | Cougar | LS |
| 1989 - 1997 | Mercury | Cougar | XR-7 |
| 2005 - 2007 | Mercury | Monterey | Luxury |
| 2004 - 2005 | Mercury | Monterey | Premier, Base |
| 1989 - 1995 | Mercury | Sable | GS, LS |
| 1995 | Mercury | Sable | LTS |
About this part
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Fitment notes
- Specs, lead time and warranty come from COMP Cams and can change. The details above this guide are the latest we have.
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Ask about fitmentWhat else to plan for
- Gaskets, seals and hardware. Many jobs reuse parts that should be replaced, such as one-time bolts, gaskets and O-rings. Check what the old part used.
- Fluids. Cooling, brake, fuel and drivetrain jobs often mean topping up or bleeding fluid. Have the right type for your car on hand.
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