Skunk2 Pro Series Honda/Acura B16A/B17/B18C/H22A/F20B Titanium Retainers

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 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. Pro Series Retainer Set; 42 Percent Lighter Than OEM Steel Retainers; Titanium; Set of 16;

• Titanium Constructed; 42% Lighter Than OEM Steel Retainers
• Pair w/Tuner Series Or Pro Series Valve Springs
• Set of 16

Skunk2 Racing Pro Series Titanium Retainers are engineered for Honda and Acura B-series and H-series VTEC engines, including B16A, B17, B18C, H22A, and F20B applications. Part number SKK308-05-0300 includes a complete set of 16 retainers designed to reduce valvetrain mass by 42 percent compared with OEM steel retainers. Lower reciprocating weight can help improve engine response, horsepower potential, and valvetrain stability in high-performance applications.
Each retainer features radius-cut edges for increased rocker arm clearance, strategically positioned lightening grooves, and a reduced overall height to improve valve seal clearance while further reducing weight. Skunk2 designs these components using 3D CAD and Finite Element Analysis to optimize strength and performance, then validates them through engine-dyno and track testing. The retainers are manufactured from ultrasonically inspected, certified medical-grade titanium and CNC machined for consistent fitment and reliable operation.
Following machining, each Skunk2 Titanium Retainer is individually inspected for proper hole diameter, taper, and freedom from machining defects. Each unit is also serialized with production, inspection, and material-batch information to support quality control and traceability. These retainers are intended for use with Skunk2 Tuner Series or Pro Series valve springs and are suitable for demanding street, competition, and race-engine applications. They fit select Honda Civic del Sol and Honda Prelude models equipped with compatible VTEC engines, including model years 1994 through 2001 as listed in the application data.

Features:

• Titanium construction reduces weight by 42 percent compared with OEM steel retainers

• Designed for Honda and Acura B16A, B17, B18C, H22A, and F20B VTEC engines

• Radius-cut edges provide additional rocker arm clearance

• Strategically positioned lightening grooves reduce valvetrain mass

• Reduced overall height improves valve seal clearance

• Compatible with Skunk2 Tuner Series and Pro Series valve springs

• Set includes 16 titanium valve retainers

• CNC machined and individually inspected for consistent quality

• Designed and validated using CAD, FEA, engine-dyno testing, and track testing

Fitment:
Acura Integra GS-R 1992
Acura Integra GS-R 1993
Acura Integra GS-R 1994
Acura Integra GS-R 1995
Acura Integra GS-R 1996
Acura Integra GS-R 1997
Acura Integra GS-R 1998
Acura Integra GS-R 1999
Acura Integra GS-R 2000
Acura Integra GS-R 2001
Acura Integra Type R 1997
Acura Integra Type R 1998
Acura Integra Type R 2000
Acura Integra Type R 2001
Honda Civic Si 1999
Honda Civic Si 2000
Honda Civic del Sol VTEC 1994
Honda Civic del Sol VTEC 1995
Honda Civic del Sol VTEC 1996
Honda Civic del Sol VTEC 1997
Honda Prelude Base 1997
Honda Prelude Base 1998
Honda Prelude Base 1999
Honda Prelude Base 2000
Honda Prelude Base 2001
Honda Prelude Type SH 1997
Honda Prelude Type SH 1998
Honda Prelude Type SH 1999
Honda Prelude Type SH 2000
Honda Prelude Type SH 2001
Honda Prelude VTEC 1993
Honda Prelude VTEC 1994
Honda Prelude VTEC 1995
Honda Prelude VTEC 1996