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Old 04-08-2014, 05:21 PM
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I currently have a JDM Type R (B18c) engine and wanted to possibly upgrade my intake manifold. I have heard that the Skunk2 Pro Series manifold is basically the same as the stock one that comes with the Type R. All I really want to know if its worth even purchasing Skunk2. I'm only doing minor bolt on's on the car in the first place. Already has header and full exhaust, but completely stock interenals. If anyone can shine some light on this for me it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Any recommendations/insight of other products would be appreciated as well!
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Don't do it
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No, it's not worth it. Look into a higher final drive. That is money better spent.
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Default Re: Type R vs. Skunk2

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Don't do it
Any other brand that you would recommend?
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Default Re: Type R vs. Skunk2

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Any other brand that you would recommend?
Yeah, anything that doesn't say Skunk2 on it. And FWIW, intake manifolds make power only in specific instances. One of those instances is not typical I/H/E bolt-ons.

Also, I'd recommend posting in the correct forum.
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Default Re: Type R vs. Skunk2

Makes more sense on a gsr
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Default Re: Type R vs. Skunk2

Originally Posted by Todd00
Yeah, anything that doesn't say Skunk2 on it. And FWIW, intake manifolds make power only in specific instances. One of those instances is not typical I/H/E bolt-ons.

Also, I'd recommend posting in the correct forum.
what forum would that be?
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Default Re: Type R vs. Skunk2

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No, it's not worth it. Look into a higher final drive. That is money better spent.

Yes yes yes, final drive upgrade is hands down my fav upgrade to N/A setups
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Default Re: Type R vs. Skunk2

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what forum would that be?
Probably the all motor section as what your asking fits better in that category.


On my ctr motor (which has the same p73 intake mani as the itr motor) I switched to the edlebrock performer x manifold and I liked the mid range power it offers while I didn't notice a difference lost or gained in the top end.

First we should know, what is your goal by switching manifolds?

The p73 manifold is designed for better top end power, while so is the skunk2. If you bought the skunk2 manifold you would basically throw money down the drain.
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Default Re: Type R vs. Skunk2

Originally Posted by JuggerNaut-CTR
Probably the all motor section as what your asking fits better in that category.


On my ctr motor (which has the same p73 intake mani as the itr motor) I switched to the edlebrock performer x manifold and I liked the mid range power it offers while I didn't notice a difference lost or gained in the top end.

First we should know, what is your goal by switching manifolds?

The p73 manifold is designed for better top end power, while so is the skunk2. If you bought the skunk2 manifold you would basically throw money down the drain.
yeah I figured the skunk2 mani was basically the same thing as the Type R one. I just wasnt sure. I was thinking about getting the VictorX instead as well. I loved it on my GSR. Im looking to build the motor down the road but I was just gonna buy bolt-ons for now. Not looking to make this a track monster though.
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Default Re: Type R vs. Skunk2

that's where a lot of guys typically end up wasting money. bolt on's are to compliment the build, not the other way around. don't waste your money on a different intake if you aren't doing anything else. i also hate swaps, so my opinion is moot because of bias.
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Default Re: Type R vs. Skunk2

i have pro series intake on my itr now

just ordered a ultra street & alpha s 70mm tb
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Default Re: Type R vs. Skunk2

All the basic bolt-ons mostly don't do you any good unless you remap your ecu. On the dyno of course.
As for the pro-series Skun2 IM in question, it flow better than stock ITR IM at the top end.
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Default Re: Type R vs. Skunk2

Originally Posted by kulo
i have pro series intake on my itr now

just ordered a ultra street & alpha s 70mm tb
keep me posted on how you like the ultra and 70 mil.. was just thinking about that set up too
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will do bro
it's been done before on here already
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Default Re: Type R vs. Skunk2

Originally Posted by kulo
will do bro
it's been done before on here already
yeah dude i was just reading oldmantypeR's thread on it.
Pretty entertaining haha
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