What is the main benefit of using titanium retainers?

Titanium retainers significantly reduce the weight of your valvetrain components. This lower mass helps improve stability at higher engine speeds and can contribute to freeing up a small amount of horsepower.

Are these retainers compatible with stock valve springs?

These retainers are designed to work with Skunk2's Alpha Series valve springs and are manufactured to ensure proper installed valve spring heights and pressures. It's always recommended to check manufacturer specifications for compatibility with other spring brands.

What does the serialization on each retainer mean?

Each retainer is serialized with information such as the material batch specifics, production date, and inspection dates. This provides a record of the part's origin and manufacturing process for your protection and traceability.

Skunk2 88-00 Honda Civic D-Series Alpha Series Titanium Retainer Set

Specifications

Brand: Skunk2 Racing
Part #: 308-05-1600
UPC: 873265009244

Skunk2 88-00 Honda Civic D-Series Alpha Series Titanium Retainer Set

Name: Skunk2 88-00 Honda Civic D-Series Alpha Series Titanium Retainer Set
Brand: Skunk2 Racing
Price: 219.79 USD
Availability: InStock

$219.79

Only 1 left in stock

Fits 1988-2005 Honda Civic. Skunk2 Alpha Series Titanium Retainers reduce valvetrain weight for improved stability and more horsepower.

Key Features

Fits 1988-2005 Honda Civic, 1988-1991 Honda CRX, 1993-1997 Honda Civic del Sol, and 1987 Honda Wagovan.
Constructed from medical-grade titanium for reduced weight and strength.
Features radius-cut edges for improved rocker arm clearance.
Includes strategically placed lightening grooves to further reduce mass.
Designed with reduced overall heights for better valve seal clearance.
Manufactured using 3D CAD and FEA for optimized strength and weight.

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Product Details

Starting with medical-grade titanium, Skunk2 Racing's Alpha Series retainers are built for serious D-Series engine builds. These retainers are designed to shave significant weight from your valvetrain, which not only helps with stability at higher RPMs but also frees up a bit of horsepower. Skunk2 uses advanced 3D CAD and FEA to optimize the design for strength while strategically placing grooves to reduce mass even further. They also feature radius-cut edges to give you extra clearance for your rocker arms.

The attention to detail here is notable. Each retainer is machined from titanium that's been ultrasonically inspected, then individually checked for correct hole diameter, taper, and any machining defects. This ensures they'll set your valve springs at the correct installed height and pressure. They're even serialized with important production and material batch information for your records.

If you're rebuilding the top end of your 1988-2005 Honda Civic, CRX, del Sol, or Wagovan, these retainers are a well-built choice for reducing valvetrain mass and improving performance.