Skunk2 Manifold vs Jdm B16 Manifold
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Re: Skunk2 Manifold vs Jdm B16 Manifold (EkSi)
how functional are Skunk2 Manifolds really are? i know people sell them in the boatloads though lol.... I just got a edelbrock Victor X... was just wondering how much better a Skunk2 than then stock b16a IM?
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easy choice...stock b16 is for mid range power or autocross style....but for maximum power and a longer/broader power band the skunk2 is best.....i believe at like 8500rpm the skunk2 makes 20horse over the stock manifold cause the stock manifold falls off so quickly....
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Re: Skunk2 Manifold vs Jdm B16 Manifold (RockLee`)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RockLee` »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how functional are Skunk2 Manifolds really are? i know people sell them in the boatloads though lol.... I just got a edelbrock Victor X... was just wondering how much better a Skunk2 than then stock b16a IM?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I would never buy a victor x, they don't seem practical for everyday driving, I would say track only cause I belive they make power at the 7-10k rpm range.. that's super high for at least dd
I would never buy a victor x, they don't seem practical for everyday driving, I would say track only cause I belive they make power at the 7-10k rpm range.. that's super high for at least dd
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Re: Skunk2 Manifold vs Jdm B16 Manifold (EkSi)
This is going on a B16 I'm assuming?
I don't know if they redesigned the Skunk2 IM like they did with the GSR version. The pro series is supposedly better. I have the original Skunk IM and it's sloppy with what looks like a lot of epoxy.
If you got the money, go with a reworked ITR manifold by Endyn, RLZ etc... It's expensive but worth it.
I don't know if they redesigned the Skunk2 IM like they did with the GSR version. The pro series is supposedly better. I have the original Skunk IM and it's sloppy with what looks like a lot of epoxy.
If you got the money, go with a reworked ITR manifold by Endyn, RLZ etc... It's expensive but worth it.
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Re: Skunk2 Manifold vs Jdm B16 Manifold (EkSi)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EkSi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Which would push more air? And what would you recommend for smog legal issues. On the market for 1 let me know thx!
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Considering a JDM B16A intake manifold isn't legal in California, you won't be wanting one of those.
Skunk2's B-series manifolds are CARB-exempt.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Considering a JDM B16A intake manifold isn't legal in California, you won't be wanting one of those.
Skunk2's B-series manifolds are CARB-exempt.
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well...i didnt mean that it lost power and then made it at 8500 put thats a substantial gain...
but througout the power band the skunk2 and the stock are pretty damn close to each other and when the stock manifold peaks out at 7600rpm the skunk2 will make the same peak power at 8000k and hold it consistently well beyon 8300krpm...so the peak power was rise a couple hundred rpm but the peak number is held for longer and thus you can shift later and land higher in the band and still be making the same power as stock.
but througout the power band the skunk2 and the stock are pretty damn close to each other and when the stock manifold peaks out at 7600rpm the skunk2 will make the same peak power at 8000k and hold it consistently well beyon 8300krpm...so the peak power was rise a couple hundred rpm but the peak number is held for longer and thus you can shift later and land higher in the band and still be making the same power as stock.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tempsohc »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well...i didnt mean that it lost power and then made it at 8500 put thats a substantial gain...
but througout the power band the skunk2 and the stock are pretty damn close to each other and when the stock manifold peaks out at 7600rpm the skunk2 will make the same peak power at 8000k and hold it consistently well beyon 8300krpm...so the peak power was rise a couple hundred rpm but the peak number is held for longer and thus you can shift later and land higher in the band and still be making the same power as stock.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I thought skunk 2's were for mid-range 3-5?
but througout the power band the skunk2 and the stock are pretty damn close to each other and when the stock manifold peaks out at 7600rpm the skunk2 will make the same peak power at 8000k and hold it consistently well beyon 8300krpm...so the peak power was rise a couple hundred rpm but the peak number is held for longer and thus you can shift later and land higher in the band and still be making the same power as stock.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I thought skunk 2's were for mid-range 3-5?
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Re: Skunk2 Manifold vs Jdm B16 Manifold (RockLee`)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RockLee` »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how functional are Skunk2 Manifolds really are? i know people sell them in the boatloads though lol.... I just got a edelbrock Victor X... was just wondering how much better a Skunk2 than then stock b16a IM?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Victor X or Full-Race for boost
AEBS for NA
Victor X or Full-Race for boost
AEBS for NA
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Re: Skunk2 Manifold vs Jdm B16 Manifold (Hcivic02)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hcivic02 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Victor X or Full-Race for boost
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why the victor x, People with civics need power in the lowrange, not top-end!!!
AEBS for NA
</TD></TR></TABLE>why the victor x, People with civics need power in the lowrange, not top-end!!!
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Re: Skunk2 Manifold vs Jdm B16 Manifold (GsrSiHatchie)
I have the skunk2 IM (older model) on my B16A2 and have had no problems with it what so ever. So I say go for the Skunk2
Is the Pro Series that much better than the older model? What's better about it?
Is the Pro Series that much better than the older model? What's better about it?
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Re: Skunk2 Manifold vs Jdm B16 Manifold (SiRMike)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SiRMike »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Is the Pro Series that much better than the older model? What's better about it?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was referring to the GSR manifold. The old version was basically an ITR replica. The new one has runners that actually line up with GSR ports so it flows better with a P72 head.
Is the Pro Series that much better than the older model? What's better about it?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was referring to the GSR manifold. The old version was basically an ITR replica. The new one has runners that actually line up with GSR ports so it flows better with a P72 head.
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Re: Skunk2 Manifold vs Jdm B16 Manifold (Blazin Si)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Blazin Si »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I was referring to the GSR manifold. The old version was basically an ITR replica. The new one has runners that actually line up with GSR ports so it flows better with a P72 head. </TD></TR></TABLE>
The pro series is better than the orginal. It works. looks a lot nicer also under your hood!
I was referring to the GSR manifold. The old version was basically an ITR replica. The new one has runners that actually line up with GSR ports so it flows better with a P72 head. </TD></TR></TABLE>
The pro series is better than the orginal. It works. looks a lot nicer also under your hood!
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Re: Skunk2 Manifold vs Jdm B16 Manifold (G2 Speed)
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why the victor x, People with civics need power in the lowrange, not top-end!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>
The victor x is too large for an NA, at least not a fully built one, and even then probably not.
why the victor x, People with civics need power in the lowrange, not top-end!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>
The victor x is too large for an NA, at least not a fully built one, and even then probably not.
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Re: Skunk2 Manifold vs Jdm B16 Manifold (Hcivic02)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hcivic02 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The victor x is too large for an NA, at least not a fully built one, and even then probably not.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Indeed, I'm not saying the victor x is a bad intake manifold, i'm just saying for the application you will be using skunk 2 - good all around.. victor x - if you live in the +7000rpm range lol
Indeed, I'm not saying the victor x is a bad intake manifold, i'm just saying for the application you will be using skunk 2 - good all around.. victor x - if you live in the +7000rpm range lol
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