Here's your set of retainers for VW 1.8l and 2.0l 16v motors (7mm stems). These parts are not quite half the weight of a stock retainer. -a simple and effective way to remove a lot of mass in a small area.
Raised engine speeds will then demand a 16v Heavy Duty Valve Spring Set. Weight savings gains can be further enhanced by switching to 16v Lightweight Lifters, as well. Such will support HIGH REVS that are impossible with standard valvetrain bits.
