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  • B-Series / H-Series VTEC Titanium Retainers
  • B-Series / H-Series VTEC Titanium Retainers
  • B-Series / H-Series VTEC Titanium Retainers
  • B-Series / H-Series VTEC Titanium Retainers
  • B-Series / H-Series VTEC Titanium Retainers
  • B-Series / H-Series VTEC Titanium Retainers
B-Series / H-Series VTEC Titanium Retainers
308-05-0300
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  • Acura B17A1
  • Acura B18C1, C5
  • Honda B16A2, A3
  • Honda H22A1, A4
  • 1992 - 2001 Acura Integra (GS-R)
  • 1997 - 2001 Acura Integra (Type R)
  • 1999 - 2000 Honda Civic Coupe (Si)
  • 1994 - 1997 Honda del Sol (VTEC)
  • 1997 - 2001 Honda Prelude (Base, Type SH)
  • 1993 - 1996 Honda Prelude (Si VTEC)
Note: 42 percent lighter than OEM steel retainers.
Pair with Tuner Series or Pro Series Valve Springs for the ultimate valvetrain.
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Product Description

Skunk2’s industry-leading Titanium Retainers for Honda’s B-series and H-series VTEC engines are designed to significantly reduce valvetrain mass, resulting in more horsepower and improved valvetrain stability. Unlink other retainers, Skunk2 Titanium Retainers feature radius-cut edges for additional rocker arm clearance and reduced weight, strategically positioned lightening grooves, and reduced overall heights for better valve seal clearance and even further weight reduction.

All Skunk2 Titanium Retainers are manufactured using the latest 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) to ensure that each is optimized for strength as well as for reduced weight. Skunk2 engineers then test and prove their designs on the engine dyno as well as the race ... [Read more ↓] track. Once approved for manufacturing, only medical-grade titanium that’s been ultrasonically inspected and certified is used. Following CNC machining, each retainer is then individually inspected to ensure proper hole diameter, taper, and that each are free from machining defects to ensure proper installed valve spring heights and pressures. Finally, each Titanium Retainer is serialized for your protection, including valuable information, like material batch specifics as well as production and inspection dates.

Skunk2 designs, develops, and tests its entire valvetrain lineup in-house to ensure superior quality and maximum performance gains. During development, each valvetrain component is tested both on the dyno and the road, including 11,000 rpm drag racing engines and 17,000 rpm superbikes. Manufactured from the best materials available, Skunk2 valvetrain components provide exceptional performance, reliability, and quality and remain standard-issue on each Skunk2 vehicle that we build and support. Although retainers may appear easy to make, they remain a critical engine component where quality control is crucial. Material flaws and improper machining can result in incorrect valve spring installed heights and potential retainer failures. Skunk2 cautions enthusiasts from using retainers made from companies that claim to have engineering capabilities but do not have practical engine building, CAD modeling, and machining experience. [Read less ↑]
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Technology - Product Design and R&D

Since 1994, Skunk2’s led the industry with cutting-edge designs, technology, and race-proven products. Our extensive R&D facilities allow us to produce the highest quality, best performing parts for your vehicle. Each Skunk2 product is designed with advanced 3D modeling software by Skunk2 engineers at our Southern California headquarters. Leading-edge processes like Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element Analysis ensure maximum performance and durability. Rapid prototyping allows us to quickly produce test versions of various products for further analysis. Prototypes are then tested using state-of-the-art dyno equipment and then proven on the race track. Finally, multi-axis CNC processes and precision welding are employed to produce the finest parts possible.

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Technology - Our Racing Heritage

As part of Skunk2’s commitment to developing the best parts possible, we’ve remained actively involved in various forms of motorsports through technical partnerships, sponsorships, as well as with our own race vehicles for more than 15 years. Since 1994, Skunk2’s continued to secure a number of drag racing and road racing records and championships, including the title of the world’s first 10-second naturally aspirated Honda. Racing provides us with the data necessary to produce high-performance parts that utilize innovative designs, advanced materials, and cutting-edge manufacturing methods. Today we continue our tradition of creating leading-edge products and subjecting them to rigorous tests, both on the track and the street.

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Resources - Titanium Retainers Review
Skunk2 produces its Titanium Retainers using 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) to make sure the design is optimized for strength and weight reduction. Engineers then test and prove the design on the engine dyno. Once the design is approved for manufacturing, engineers make sure to only use medical-grade titanium that’s been ultrasonically inspected and certified. After CNC machining, each retainer is then individually inspected to ensure proper hole diameter, taper angle, and that its free from machining defects. ... [Read more →]
Customer Reviews
  1. “ Go for the best to hold it all together! ” review by Eric Emerson on 2/2/12
    As a Skunk2 Street team member that competitively races in numerous TA Series, our valvetrain has to be stable and able to withstand abuse unlike what a street car will endure. I have run these on my TA car for 2+ years and more than 2000 Track miles without ever having an issue. As you can see under the street team video section of this website, using other products not only can make it so that you can't get a proper valve adjustment, it can jeperdize the integrity of your entire engine build. Go with the best, buy Skunk2
  2. “ Top it all off! ” review by Karl B on 1/20/12
    Nothing much more that i can say about the Skunk 2 valve train than to complete it with the Skunk 2 titanium retainers.Like the Pro Series valve springs,with the Skunk 2 retainers i never worried about any valve train failures. They are built to handle the abuse you throw at it and take it pass after pass after pass!
  3. “ Top Quality ” review by Bayne Anderson on 1/4/12
    I use these with my Skunk2 Pro Valve Springs and Pro 2 cams, What else could be said then they are machined properly for proper operation.