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b16 mani vs skunk 2

Old 03-07-2009 | 09:49 PM
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Default b16 mani vs skunk 2

Which one you prefer?
Its a quick review, I'm getting a tune and I'm wondering which one is worth going with.

what i got is
ctr cams i/h/e about it. in a b16a2
Old 03-07-2009 | 10:02 PM
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Default Re: b16 mani vs skunk 2

keep the stock b16. from what i hear, you only gain like 2-5 whp with the itr/skunk 2 im. and there have been tests on this with b20v users and they said the b16 im was good.

what headers you using? exhaust size, cai? did you upgrade the injectors and do you have a FPR/FRG

im doing a very similar setup, thinking of grabbing one of those rmf replica narrow header
Old 03-07-2009 | 10:06 PM
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Default Re: b16 mani vs skunk 2

P30 makes more power across the power band than after market models i've seen on the dyno

Get the manifold extrude honed and make even more
Old 03-07-2009 | 10:20 PM
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Default Re: b16 mani vs skunk 2

Originally Posted by Deetz
P30 makes more power across the power band than after market models i've seen on the dyno

Get the manifold extrude honed and make even more
yea i've seen them too. but i was thinking the cams would make the mani work better.
Old 03-07-2009 | 10:30 PM
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Default Re: b16 mani vs skunk 2

Originally Posted by JDM_EK_JOE
keep the stock b16. from what i hear, you only gain like 2-5 whp with the itr/skunk 2 im. and there have been tests on this with b20v users and they said the b16 im was good.

what headers you using? exhaust size, cai? did you upgrade the injectors and do you have a FPR/FRG

im doing a very similar setup, thinking of grabbing one of those rmf replica narrow header
i already have the sk2 mani on but i was wondering if I should get that tune or put back the stock then tune. I really want to bring both mani and see what I'll get but that'll cost more and im down on money just getting my upgrades.

ctr cams i/h
skunk2 cam gear
rmf header
n1 full exhaust
3 inch short ram intake w/ velocity stack
stock injectors (should i upgrade?) i always thought stock is enough its not like i did crayz **** to the motor yet.
some other small stuff that wont make a difference but just make my motor run better.
Old 03-08-2009 | 01:40 AM
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Default Re: b16 mani vs skunk 2

stock b16 for fine tuning..
Old 03-08-2009 | 10:59 AM
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anyone else? bump
Old 03-08-2009 | 11:29 AM
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Default Re: b16 mani vs skunk 2

The Skunk2 isn't really much different than the stock B16 IM. Just stick with stock or look at something different like the Edelbrock Victor X
Old 03-08-2009 | 01:21 PM
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Default Re: b16 mani vs skunk 2

if you tune with the skunk2 IM, won't you get more power than a stock b16? Does the SK2 have longer runners?
Old 03-08-2009 | 03:43 PM
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Default Re: b16 mani vs skunk 2

Originally Posted by Schister66
The Skunk2 isn't really much different than the stock B16 IM. Just stick with stock or look at something different like the Edelbrock Victor X
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Old 03-08-2009 | 06:04 PM
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Default Re: b16 mani vs skunk 2

will im only using my income tax money and that's almost all done so i can get a new mani.

The sk2 do have a longer runner.

I need more vote. So far its to close.
Old 03-08-2009 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Schister66
The Skunk2 isn't really much different than the stock B16 IM. Just stick with stock or look at something different like the Edelbrock Victor X
Old 03-08-2009 | 07:34 PM
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Default Re: b16 mani vs skunk 2

i have the sk2 mani already and im not into buying a new mani, i want to know which one is better the stock or sk2!
Old 03-08-2009 | 11:16 PM
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Default Re: b16 mani vs skunk 2

There has been so many arguments on H-T over the years about this. If you have the skunk2 just use that, the tune will dial it in. As far as getting the stock one extrude honed, that would be a waste as this would just make it near a skunk2 manifold. If these guys hit 9... seconds before their Pro series stuff came out, obviously they have done enough research into fluid dynamics and air flow to do something right.
Old 03-09-2009 | 08:36 PM
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late night bump
Old 03-10-2009 | 10:34 AM
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unless you're running higher comp pistons, run the stock IM.
Old 03-10-2009 | 01:36 PM
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unless it's a more extreme race type build, run stock manifold.
Old 03-10-2009 | 06:02 PM
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Old 06-24-2009 | 04:14 AM
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Default Re: b16 mani vs skunk 2

I know this post is old this is my experience,
The skunk2 is by far better than the stock b16 intake manifold. The skunk2 give you more on the lowend and midrange plus when you replace the manifold you have to retune the ecu because your Fuel/Air is going to be different than with the stock b16 intake manifold.
The only best way to tell the difference between the both manifolds is to have your motor stock and just swap both manifolds on a dyno and see the difference they make but you will see in the end results as the skunk2 manifold will be far better than the b16 period.
Thats my experience as i have tested both on a dyno and retune the car for both intake manifolds. I have even seen bigger and better performance with the skunk2 manifold when use on a built N/A motor and boosted motor.
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