I am in a situation that I need valvetrain for my swap. I was wondering mainly about SKUNK 2 complete valvesprings w/ retainers? In an application w/ Itr Cams and a Chipped ecu that revs to 8,800 max ? Has anyone proven skunk2 as a reliable spring /retainer setup????
Please post any experience you have had w/ the full skunk two setup or toda or Portflow.

 

I use Crower

 

With ITR cams you really won't be pushing anyone's springs. I would suggest either Skunk2 or Crower. Whichever is cheaper.

 

I have had great luck with the skunk2 valve train products. Another company I really like is Ferrea. I would use JUN if $$ was no object though.

 

I got the Skunk2's and they're cool.

 

I apreciate you all who have taken the time to read and post a response.
After speaking with some valued opinions, reading your posts, and listening to a highly respectable businessman; I am starting to place greater faith in the quality and craftsmanship of the skunk products. Also I remembered that Roger Foo w/ eg hatch had skunk 2 parts for his world challange car as did his teamate Taz Harvy. Also Chris Rado 's drag integra.
So I should hopefully be fine if I were to choose skunk.

 

i'm using crane valve springs and retainers

 

I was using Crower springs and retainers in one motor with ITR cams going to 9,000 rpm's regularly-no problem. Current setup is Skunk 2 springs and retainers with Skunk 2 Stage 2's going to 9,500 rpm's regularly-no worries.

 

Full Skunk2 head here. valves, springs, retainers, cam gears, intake manny

 

get itr springs all the others are too stiff you will loose power. i have itr springs and love it, the itrs will hold 8800 all day. soon to be portflow and jun3's cams
but this will do until i get the rest of the funds

 

i know someone reving to 10500rpms with the same crower springs and retainers i am running to 9200 rpm.. They work great..

 

Using Crower 63402 cams, 68185 valve springs, and 87093D retainers(D is for the B16A motors, .060" Taller)

I can take it to 8500 rpms, no problemo.

 

hey tSuperbike69, what does fpr mean in your signature...sorry im a newbie..well not really i just cant think in the morning.

 

fpr=Fuel Pressure Regulator.

 

I am using all Portflow stuff with '01 ITR cams.
Fine for me.
BTW, Portflow dosent make outer v. springs, but they sell ITR ones for cheaper than Honda.


[Modified by Jeff C, 12:04 PM 11/5/2002]

 

how is it that you know skunk2 springs w/ itr cams will loose power... Is this a proven dyno fact?

 

j00n all the way