What is the main benefit of using titanium retainers?

Titanium retainers significantly reduce the weight of your valvetrain components. This lower mass allows the engine to rev more freely and can contribute to improved stability at higher RPMs, potentially unlocking more horsepower.

What specific design features help reduce weight and improve clearance?

These retainers feature radius-cut edges to provide extra clearance for the rocker arms. They also incorporate strategically placed lightening grooves and a reduced overall height, further cutting down on weight and improving valve seal clearance.

What does it mean that each retainer is serialized?

Serialization means each retainer has a unique serial number. This allows Skunk2 to track specific information about its production, including the material batch used and the dates of manufacturing and inspection, ensuring quality control.

Skunk2 Honda / Acura B Series Alpha Titanium Retainer Kit

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Brand: Skunk2 Racing
Part #: 308-05-1300
UPC: 873265005260

Skunk2 Honda / Acura B Series Alpha Titanium Retainer Kit

Name: Skunk2 Honda / Acura B Series Alpha Titanium Retainer Kit
Brand: Skunk2 Racing
Price: 218.57 USD
Availability: InStock

$218.57

Only 4 left in stock

Fits 1990-2001 Acura Integra. Skunk2 Alpha Titanium Retainer Kit reduces valvetrain mass for improved stability and more horsepower.

Key Features

Fits 1990-2001 Acura Integra, 1994-1997 Honda Civic del Sol, 1999-2000 Honda Civic, and 1993-2001 Honda Prelude.
Manufactured from medical-grade titanium to reduce valvetrain mass.
Features radius-cut edges for improved rocker arm clearance.
Includes strategically positioned lightening grooves for further weight reduction.
Optimized using 3D CAD and FEA for strength and reduced weight.
Each retainer is individually inspected for proper hole diameter and taper.

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Product Details

If you're rebuilding the top end of your 1990-2001 Acura Integra, especially for higher RPM use, paying attention to valvetrain weight is key. Skunk2's Alpha Titanium Retainers are designed to shed significant weight from your valvetrain. Less rotating mass means the engine can rev more freely, potentially leading to more horsepower and improved stability at high engine speeds.

These retainers are crafted from medical-grade titanium, chosen for its strength and light weight. Skunk2 uses 3D CAD and FEA to optimize their design for both strength and weight reduction, incorporating features like radius-cut edges for rocker arm clearance and strategically placed lightening grooves. Each retainer is then precisely CNC machined and individually inspected to ensure proper fit and consistent valve spring heights and pressures.

This kit includes two pieces, featuring a 7-degree keeper seat. They are serialized for traceability, including material batch and production details, reflecting Skunk2's commitment to quality control throughout their in-house design and manufacturing process.