B16, B18, B20
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By chilango41
#220513 I plan on doing this through the winter :D
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 :thumb:
Hopefully everything goes as planned :D :D

I will keep you guys updated
All help appreciated :woot:
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By That One Dude
#220514 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.
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By That One Dude
#220716 It wouldn't hurt to change the LMAs, but only if you feel like spending another $200+.
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By That One Dude
#220723 I'm guessing you've already adjusted your valves?
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By asianrob
#220738 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
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By chilango41
#220822
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.
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By chilango41
#220825
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!!!!! :x :x
But ill check it out on my friends computer later on.
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By Greasedmonkey
#220868 you should get my toda cams then just get toda springs and retainers. TODA pwns skunk2.
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By Greasedmonkey
#221116 think faster! daddy needs a new toy. i have head studs for a itr/gsr as well as the cams and hg.
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By Greasedmonkey
#221212 yea. its for a b16a.
By builtnboostd
#221295 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