Civic EG

I plan on doing this through the winter
But I need some help/feedback.

What else Would I have to replace?
I want to do Skunk2 Retainers and springs but if theres something else to upgrade please let me know.

I'm also doing head gasket, timing belt and gaskets
Hopefully everything goes as planned

I will keep you guys updated
All help appreciated

Just run with the S2 springs and retainers. Most cam companies design their springs and retainers to work in conjunction with their cams. Toda and Toda, S2 and S2, etc.

No need to change the valves?

I also saw somewhere that it was good to upgrqade the LMA's since the b16's lma's usually go bad.

It wouldn't hurt to change the LMAs, but only if you feel like spending another $200+.

Yeah, I think mine are not that good anyways. they make a pretty loud tick noise. Feels like I have a time bomb haha

I'm guessing you've already adjusted your valves?

if you get new ones they are the new style which is what i have. they say its suppose to be tons more reliable.

http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2312727

That One Dude wrote:I'm guessing you've already adjusted your valves?

Yeah I adjusted them, it makes them a little quiet but still kind of loud. I been searching and after changing the LMA's they say it makes a difference.

asianrob wrote:if you get new ones they are the new style which is what i have. they say its suppose to be tons more reliable.

http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2312727

yeah I want to get new ones.
Honda-tech is blocked at work!!!!!
But ill check it out on my friends computer later on.

you should get my toda cams then just get toda springs and retainers. TODA pwns skunk2.

I'm thinking about it

think faster! daddy needs a new toy. i have head studs for a itr/gsr as well as the cams and hg.

HG for B16a?
If so, I'll take that one

yea. its for a b16a.

pretty much just summing up what everyone else said, but springs and retainers are necessary for the longer duration and higher lift, so get at least that if you havent already. lma's are extra. you dont need valves, but depending on what what your motor goals are (na/turbo) you can get oversized and/or higher compression valves that s2 offers. as far as the regular maintenance goes, water pump, timing belt and tensioner, and head gasket is great for beginning a new build. good luck