Skunk2’s industry-leading Titanium Retainers for Honda’s B-series and
H-series VTEC engines are designed to significantly reduce valvetrain mass,
resulting in more horsepower and improved valvetrain stability. Unlink other
retainers, Skunk2 Titanium Retainers feature radius-cut edges for additional
rocker arm clearance and reduced weight, strategically positioned lightening
grooves, and reduced overall heights for better valve seal clearance and even
further weight reduction.
All Skunk2 Titanium Retainers are manufactured
using the latest 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) and FEA (Finite Element
Analysis) to ensure that each is optimized for strength as well as for reduced
weight. Skunk2 engineers then test and prove their designs on the engine dyno as
well as the race track.
Once approved for manufacturing, only medical-grade titanium that’s been
ultrasonically inspected and certified is used. Following CNC machining, each
retainer is then individually inspected to ensure proper hole diameter, taper,
and that each are free from machining defects to ensure proper installed valve
spring heights and pressures. Finally, each Titanium Retainer is serialized for
your protection, including valuable information, like material batch specifics
as well as production and inspection dates.
Skunk2 designs, develops, and
tests its entire valvetrain lineup in-house to ensure superior quality and
maximum performance gains. During development, each valvetrain component is
tested both on the dyno and the road, including 11,000 rpm drag racing engines
and 17,000 rpm superbikes. Manufactured from the best materials available,
Skunk2 valvetrain components provide exceptional performance, reliability, and
quality and remain standard-issue on each Skunk2 vehicle that we build and
support. Although retainers may appear easy to make, they remain a critical
engine component where quality control is crucial. Material flaws and improper
machining can result in incorrect valve spring installed heights and potential
retainer failures. Skunk2 cautions enthusiasts from using retainers made from
companies that claim to have engineering capabilities but do not have practical
engine building, CAD modeling, and machining experience.
Note: - 42
percent lighter than OEM steel retainers. - Pair with Tuner Series or Pro
Series Valve Springs for the ultimate valvetrain.
Fits:
- Acura B17A1
- Acura B18C1, C5
- Honda B16A2, A3
- Honda H22A1, A4
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