Skunk2When we first started this shootout we knew that Skunk2 would cause the most controversy. They proved us right by throwing out the blueprints for their old design and drawing up a new plan with a completely new, never been tested, engine combination. For the record this was another wrench in the cog for our shootout. As we stated in the second part of the Skunk2 build up, they enlisted the help of Pauter machine for their billet connecting rods. The last minute changes mean that the original rods Pauter had arranged for them were scraped for custom rods that would work with the new 91mm stroke instead of the rods that were set up for their original 89mm stroke. Now that the new design incorporates a custom rod, Pauter needed to get its thinking cap on and design a rod to work with the Skunk setup. The problem is that to make one-off rods requires time, which usually means a 10-week turn around. Since this shootout has one last issue to go, the rods won't be completed in time. Pauter is going to attempt to have the rod done in time, but if all goes wrong Skunk will go back to their original plan. Head cheese Dave Hsu stated: "We are attempting to cut costs by sticking with what you [2NR] have given us so we're going to modify the stock 87.2mm crank to a 91mm. The price of modifying it is much cheaper than the price of a brand new 91mm Honda crank."
For this session we went to Skunk to find out what their plans are for the cylinder head. As you may know, Skunk doesn't build motors or ports cylinder heads for the public, but when it comes to their imagination, they are all off the shelf from Skunk2. For the most part they build engines and port cylinder heads to test new products based on what they learn on their racecars.
| SKUNK2 |
| CYLINDER HEAD SPECS |
| Cylinder head model | GSR |
| Valve Manufacturer | Skunk2 |
| Valve Material | Stainless Steel |
| Intake Valve size | 1mm over stock |
| Exhaust Valve size | 1mm over stock |
| Valve Spring Manufacturer | Skunk2 |
| Retainer Manufacturer | Skunk2 |
| Cam Manufacturer | Skunk2 |
| Sprocket Manufacturer | Skunk2 |
| Intake port modifications | NA |
| Intake port finish | NA |
| Exhaust port modification | NA |
| Intake port finish | NA |
| Combustion chamber modifications | NA |
| Intake port finish | NA |
| Valve job | 3 Angle |
WD-40Review of the 3-IN-ONE Professional Line and its uses in automotive. We can use some of the real-life B-Series Builders' uses to help make the piece more salient for readers.
The makers of the uber-useful WD-40 spray haven't just been sitting on their hands all day; they're constantly trying to develop products to help out hands-on guys everywhere. The 3-IN-ONE Professional Line that has been developed comes in such spray types as lubricant, silicone spray, penetrant, lithium grease, engine conditioner, and degreaser. With so many different types in the lineup, there's sure to be something that can help you solve that problem, but you don't have to take my word for it.