I am interested in buying a skunk2 manifold and throttle body for my jdm d15b sohc v-tec. Has anyone used these before and if so, have you had any problems with IACV or TPS while using the skunk2? Just wondering is they are a worthwhile investment. I know going forced induction is the best way to get hp and torque but I just dont want to mess with all the ecu timing and problems that go along with that so i am going to stay all motor for now until I have enough money to swap in a H22. Right now all I have is an aem intake and a 2.25 cat back with chipped p28 ecu with vtec set at 4400. Thanks in advance for any advice or warnings.
Jon

 

you would be better off getting a header before a manifold.

 

Thanks man, what kind, DC or is someother brand better for the money?

 

whatever you do, do not get DC...

whish i could help more, but im not "in" on the D-series thing.

 

What then?

 

spoon or mugen

 

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I have one and I liked it...didn't dyno it but I have mad butt dyno pwr....it was nice.

 

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They're cheap too.

 

Megan racing? For the header or the manifold/throttle body? Where can I get one? Thanks

 

Megan racing makes the header, they are ok, but for a smog legal reasons (if your in CA at least) check into DC (not too much power over stock but has a carb #) some other companies to check into but, don't carry CARB #s for a header that I've heard good news about for d series motors are comptech, greddy, & apexi(just haven't heard/read anything about the cheaper headers). I would reccomend getting a cam before an IM/TB combo. check with places like nipponpower.com, nopi.com and camp1320 in chatsworth, or even here in the market place.

As for skunk2 their quality is great but they have extremely poor customer service(experienced this one myself ) and are IMO overpriced.

 

if something goes wrong with a skunk2 product, remember they usually point at you for faulty install/usage rather than say their product is at fault.

 

skunk2 has many good products. i have their coilovers, front and rear camber kits and IM and i must say they are great

 

i've seen some bad **** about their coilovers and camber kits actually. i think they redid the camber kits so they're pretty good now, not sure if the coilovers can still mushroom.

i do like my skunk2 shift **** though

 

Does quality matter when comparing skunk2 to say aem for a cam gear? I know skunk2 is cheaper. Also, do the spoon headers, or the others besides dc, have an o2 sensor spot? I was thinking of going with a skunk2 adjustable cam and maybe a spoon header and skunk2 short shifter.

 

they have there faults just as any other compnay but pretty solid if you ask me

 

yes all headers have an 02 bung somewhere

 

you have a b16 and its only putting out 155 and 110? are those numbers low or is that average? Is that whp on the dyno?

 

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dont buy skunk2 cam gears, I had them on two different setups and both times they slipped on my and bent my valves

skunk2 = trash

i'll never use skunk2 ever again

 

excellent product IMO I have the strut braces and coilovers no problems 3 yrs later

 

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B16's are around 135whp.

 

headers(340)+itm and tb (512) = 852 thats half the price of the swap