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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 09:38 PM
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Hey, I was looking to build a strong yet reliable valvetrain for B16a2. I was wondering if anyone had any advice or stories(good or bad) for specific products. I was looking to put down 210+ on a dyno without spending much more than $2000-2500. I was thinking about Toda spec B, but hate the price. I was also considering JUN, Honda OEM, Spoon, Skunk2, basically anything that will make my neighbor with a stock s2000 see my taillights Thanks for the help!
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 09:44 PM
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ctr pistons cams skunk 2 cam gears itr valve/and springs..port and polish square combustion chamber lighten flywheels and clutch and a good ECU for tuning... and the usual IHE that would leave that s2k behind already GOOD GAS TOO!!!


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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 10:02 PM
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Great thanks for the help, also does anyone have any advice for what not to do when doing headwork? Like what I should stay away from. A friend told me cams+cam gears, and headwork on an engine that is not balanced/blue printed/knifed crank, can throw off harmonic balance, any experiences?
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 10:32 PM
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 10:39 PM
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full toda valve train...springs ,retainers,valves, bronze valve guides,cam gears and toda b's......you wont be dissapointed...trust me

check out some of the deals ..... godspeed.hack.net
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 12:28 AM
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full toda valve train...springs ,retainers,valves, bronze valve guides,cam gears and toda b's......you wont be dissapointed...trust me

check out some of the deals ..... godspeed.hack.net
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And a good tuner to make some decent Hp numbers
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 07:16 AM
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definately skip the knife edge crank. can hurt more than it helps.
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 07:06 PM
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definately skip the knife edge crank. can hurt more than it helps.
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