skunk2.com skunk2 engine tuning since 1995 we have been developing and innovating high performance engine parts such notable innovations include being the first us based sport compact performance company to offer cnc billet machined timing gears for honda engines in 1995 the first us based performance company to use chill cast billet camshafts on honda engines in 1999 and the introduction of the first cast high performance aluminum manifold for honda engines in 2000 today we are continuing our tradition of innovation by introducing a new line of engine components made from a proprietary aerospace thermo-polymer and also developing camshafts utilizing our amax and fast ramp technologies at skunk2 racing our goal is to provide enthusiasts with products utilizing leadingedge engine technology and advanced manufacturing as a result of continually pushing our engine development capabilities in the racing world we often discover many new and exciting power secrets these power secrets a
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skunk2.com b-series manifold · 64mm throttle body opening that can be port matched to 75mm · increased plenum volume · 8 tapered runners for maximum torque and power increase · carb eo approved skunk2 racing s pro-series intake manifold improves airflow thus increasing horsepower by as much as 8 over stock manifolds on stock engines and even more on modified or forced-induction engines skunk2 manifolds significantly increase horsepower between 3000-8800 rpm the broadest powerband increase in the industry our new pro-series design features a 22 increase in power over our previous design engineered with a larger plenum and tapered runners skunk2 manifolds increase and accelerate airflow and are designed to increase the effects of wave scavenging at the engine s optimum operating rpm range providing a broad overall increase in usable power each runner entry is also modified to balance airflow between cylinders oversized throttle bodies can be used as a result of the modified iac opening
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skunk2.com skunk2 composite technology pro-series throttle body the skunk2 racing pro-series billet throttle body increases horsepower and torque by optimizing airflow to your engine on forced induction applications this quick bolt-on has shown gains of 50+hp on high-output naturally aspirated engines we have seen gains of 10 hp our larger bore throttle bodies are capable of flowing enough air to support over 1000 hp skunk2 pro-series throttle bodies are precision cnc-machined from forged al6061-t6 billet aluminum vacuum tested and hard anodized for increased durability with greater reliability and smoother operation skunk2 throttle bodies exceed industry standards we ve eliminated the factory water lines for cooler operation and each throttle body features a serialized skunk2 introduces its new series of composite intake manifolds and fuel rails skunk2 s new composite components are made using a proprietary casting process from a carbon reinforced aerospace thermo-polymer composite th
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skunk2.com skunk2 camshafts skunk2 camshafts deliver unparalleled power as a result of continual extensive development and testing skunk2 camshafts maximize power across the entire rpm band this is achieved by utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques and the latest computerized simulation and modeling design techniques our proprietary amax and fast ramp technologies maximize area under the lift curve and reduce seat timing which maximizes torque and cylinder pressure these technologies allow greater gains without compromising reliability and valvetrain stability skunk2 racing designs develops and tests all of our camshafts in-house to ensure the highest quality and performance gains each camshaft uses newly revised camshaft blanks that have increased torsional strength improved durability characteristics and reduced frictional effects they are ground to exact skunk2 specifications using state-of-the-art cnc cam grinding machines equipped with cubic boron grinding wheels and feature
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skunk2.com skunk2 tuner series camshafts retain factory idle quality and low speed emissions and also significantly increase hp and tq when applicable the vtec crossover from primary to secondary is more dramatic for that classic vtec surge many of the skunk2 tuner series camshafts also feature fast ramp and amax technology which allow the engine to build more torque at lower rpms tuner series camshaft profiles are less aggressive than our pro-series camshafts and are designed to place more emphasis on idle quality and emissions tuner series cams use the same high quality cores as our pro-series camshafts and are ground on the same cnc cam grinding machines equipped with cbn grinding wheels tuner series camshafts are ideal for both daily street driven and racing engines stage 1 street/race cam designed for stock engines with bolt-on modifications also good for supercharged applications and aggressive turbo applications upgraded valvetrain recommended but not required stage 2 street/rac
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skunk2.com camshaft definitions d-series sohc vtec camshafts skunk2 d-series camshafts are made from new high-strength chill cast iron-alloy billets very few companies have the technical capabilities to chill cast 20 lobes on a single camshaft and still maintain sufficient hardness across the cam our d-series cam features fast ramp and amax technology which is key to making power while still retaining a factory like idle and low end driveability the performance of our d camshafts is further improved when used with a skunk2 intake manifold valvetrain and cam gears c in g los sid e e nos nose ope nin g sid e when discussing camshafts enthusiasts often get confused with the terminology used to describe the various parts of the camshaft we hope the diagram on the left and the definitions below will help enthusiasts better understand camshafts and the related terminology · ramp the textbook definition of ramp is the section of the cam from the base circle to where the valve physically begin
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skunk2.com skunk2 designs develops and tests all of our valvetrain components in-house to ensure the highest quality and greatest performance gains during development all valvetrain components are tested in engines both on the dyno and on the road manufactured from the best materials available our valvetrain components provide exceptional performance reliability and quality skunk2 valvetrain components are standard issue on all the project cars and race cars we build and support and are available in our premium pro-series line and our tuner series line both offering exceptional performance reliability and quality skunk2 pro-series titanium retainers are cnc-machined in-house from certified medical grade titanium that is milled in the usa skunk2 retainers are designed to significantly reduce overall valvetrain mass and are machined to extremely close tolerances in order to ensure properly installed spring heights and pressures skunk2 has been supplying titanium retainers to professional
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skunk2.com in order to maximize horsepower it is critical that camshafts are set at the proper position relative to crankshaft position skunk2 cam gears enable serious tuners to optimize horsepower and torque by adjusting camshaft timing and to place power where they need it most using the laser etched timing and directional marks precise camshaft adjustments can be made quickly and easily skunk2 cam gears feature cnc precision machined and hard anodized teeth to reduce premature wear and our signature 6-bolt design eliminates any chance of the gear slipping skunk2 s lightweight designs reduce rotational inertia resulting in increased engine response and acceleration skunk2 cam gears have been proven on racecars in the most extreme conditions for over a decade s2 s300 ecu skunk2 has made arrangements with our long-time development partner hondata to offer plug-n-play programmable honda/acura ecu s with data logging features these ecu s are essentially the same as hondata s proven s300
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