Just bought some ITR cams,skunk2 dual valve springs,and skunk2 valves. My question is would I be ok running the stock B16 steel retainers?
Will fitment be a problem if I have the skunk2 products and use the oem retainers?
I know all the B series stuff is compatible just not sure on this,wanna make sure I'm safe.
Also heard about premature wear with the titanium retainers which is what I was going to go with but if the oem steel is useable and fitment isn't a problem I'm going to stay with the stock retainers. Thanks alot guys.

 

I would run steel retainers not factory ones because they will last alot longer than titanium and for 60-80 bux youll know your safe why chance it running stock retainers

 

Titanium retainers I can see why you would get premature wear and deformaties but I've never heard of an issue with the stock Honda retainers. So you are saying I would be safer replacing them with some after market steel retainers?

 

yea unless someone knows for sure you can run aftermarket spring with stock retainers never tried that one

 

You can use stock or buy some new from the dealer 2002 RSX-S retainers for about $40. They work with the standard OEM b-series keeper/lock and are very strong. The key to using titanium or aluminum retainers is to make sure you have a "snap fit" design like Rocket Motorsports springs and Supertech (I think Skunk 2 are as well). If they aren't snap fit they can "wiggle" inside the springs and wear that way. Snap fit usually give you close to stock longevity.

 

Very good info sir,thank you very much. RSX-S retainers it is then.

 

Has anyone experienced how a rsx retainer sits in a skunk 2 tuner spring??