i have a fully built b18c1 in my teg and i just bought skunk2 springs, valves, and retainers. my question is, should i just get OEM acura valve seals or should i get aftermarket? if aftermarket, which brand? im not so sure if it even matters but im kinda new to head work
thanks

 

i always stick with oem parts, no need for aftermarket , OEM FTW!!!

 

also whats "arai" and "nok"?

 

ttt

 

you can go oem, but honestly if your going to be revving in the high 9's it would be a good idea to get ones made out a stronger metal. the guy i always get to port my heads orders mine so not sure what brand. he told me if i didnt use the better ones they would leak in about 30k or less depending on how i drive it. good thing is, theyre pretty cheap.

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bump

 

Arai and NOK are the manufacturers. Honda doesn't manufacture them in-house. They are considered equivalent. One of them has been or is still being phased out for the lower cost one.

 

so then i take it id be well off with eather one (arai, or nok)?

 

Yes.

 

thanks for the info