civic2slo

I was wondering differences between skunk2 LS( b18a/b, b20) and the vtec B,H,K,retainers. I know they have different part numbers. But I was told they're the same? any info would help.

thanks

civic2slo

any help?

zman

well i guess it depends on what kind of spring, whether dual or single spring. I know my dual valve spring retainers (for b16) are quite a bit different than single spring retainers, due to having 2 springs that require "perches" so to speak. My retainers also required the use of ferria "7 degree valve locks", that weren't included and were retardedly expensive for what they are.

blue2ksi

i heard skunk 2 retainers and valve springs break A LOT

blaster834

^ never heard that from anyone

VTiVTo8000rpm

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WERD

92RED Hatch

Ok well I've had the skunk2 ti retainers in my b16 for about 20k and no wear and no break to speak of....I've heard that about their old retainers (ie. when they first came out with them they used a different grade titanium.) also yes the B series and H series use the same retainer. How I know this is because the Skunk2 box they came in said to use for B18c,b18c5,b16a..etc etc and H22a. So from this I guess it would be safe to say they are the same for all.