Beehive springs and retainers

Bewy said

Need more info on cam type, max rpm etc. There is more than likely is a BH spring to do the job, as the range keeps expanding. Also look at conical springs such as the Comp #7228. The reduction in valve strain stress by using BHs is worth it in my opinion. In a BB build I am doing, will be switching to BH springs.

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Thanks Toolmanmike, for the Comp Cams part numbers, and also thanks AUSA66, PAC may also have parts that fit.

I haven't decided on a cam yet, or even that I want beehive springs. I'm building a moderate street 273. I'll be using a flat tappet hydraulic cam with sort of middle range duration and lift, and probably around 110 LSA, for a torque peak at 3000-3500. I was just reading about beehives and went looking to see if they were even an option for an LA with 3/8 inch valves. I didn't find anything, though I guess I didn't search very well.

Conical springs are also interesting, though I don't know if they're really better than beehives or not. Not that I'm expecting that beehives make much difference. Thanks again to everyone who responded. If anyone knows of any more, keep 'em coming.