I currently have a JDM Type R (B18c) engine and wanted to possibly upgrade my intake manifold. I have heard that the Skunk2 Pro Series manifold is basically the same as the stock one that comes with the Type R. All I really want to know if its worth even purchasing Skunk2. I'm only doing minor bolt on's on the car in the first place. Already has header and full exhaust, but completely stock interenals. If anyone can shine some light on this for me it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Any recommendations/insight of other products would be appreciated as well!

 

Don't do it

 

No, it's not worth it. Look into a higher final drive. That is money better spent.

 

Any other brand that you would recommend?

 

Yeah, anything that doesn't say Skunk2 on it. And FWIW, intake manifolds make power only in specific instances. One of those instances is not typical I/H/E bolt-ons.

Also, I'd recommend posting in the correct forum.

 

Makes more sense on a gsr

 

what forum would that be?

 

Yes yes yes, final drive upgrade is hands down my fav upgrade to N/A setups

 

Probably the all motor section as what your asking fits better in that category.


On my ctr motor (which has the same p73 intake mani as the itr motor) I switched to the edlebrock performer x manifold and I liked the mid range power it offers while I didn't notice a difference lost or gained in the top end.

First we should know, what is your goal by switching manifolds?

The p73 manifold is designed for better top end power, while so is the skunk2. If you bought the skunk2 manifold you would basically throw money down the drain.

 

yeah I figured the skunk2 mani was basically the same thing as the Type R one. I just wasnt sure. I was thinking about getting the VictorX instead as well. I loved it on my GSR. Im looking to build the motor down the road but I was just gonna buy bolt-ons for now. Not looking to make this a track monster though.

 

that's where a lot of guys typically end up wasting money. bolt on's are to compliment the build, not the other way around. don't waste your money on a different intake if you aren't doing anything else. i also hate swaps, so my opinion is moot because of bias.

 

i have pro series intake on my itr now

just ordered a ultra street & alpha s 70mm tb

 

All the basic bolt-ons mostly don't do you any good unless you remap your ecu. On the dyno of course.
As for the pro-series Skun2 IM in question, it flow better than stock ITR IM at the top end.

 

keep me posted on how you like the ultra and 70 mil.. was just thinking about that set up too

 

will do bro
it's been done before on here already

 

yeah dude i was just reading oldmantypeR's thread on it.
Pretty entertaining haha