Skunk2 H22 Intake Manifold (in development) - Honda Prelude Forum

bdb · 01-10-2002, 06:34 AM

Apparently, Skunk2 is currently developing a single runner intake manifold for the H22

. This is the response I got back when I recently emailed them:

"Currently we are testing various manifold combination, but before we decide whether or not we will make a manifold, we have to see if we can sell 1000 units and in how long. The tooling for a manifold is generally around 70+K. We also want to make sure that the manifold makes a significant power gain so people will actually buy it. the last thing we want to do is sell a part that
only makes a couple hp.

dave
skunk2"

I know it's currently 'vaporwear', but maybe we can let them know there's some genuine interest (at least I hope there is). Isn't there?

Assuming it delivers performance similar to their GSR unit.

aklucsarits · 01-10-2002, 07:00 AM

I can't imagine that a single running intake is going to work very well on an H22a. The engine bogs pretty badly when you force the secondary runners to stay open all the time on the stock intake manifold...

I'm pretty sure that even the Accord TypeR manifold still has the secondary runners...

Andrew

bdb · 01-10-2002, 07:35 AM

The Accord Type R intake manifold eliminates the secondary butterflies. I have a feeling that the piece they are working on is based off of the ATR manifold and would be more like a mass produced version of what Sun managed to do with his car.

But hey, I have no idea what's up with Skunk2 or what they are thinking. I just wanted to let the group know that they have been playing with the idea and that if you are interested in this -- you should probably let Skunk2 know there is infact a market.

bgod · 01-10-2002, 07:58 AM

70+k for r&d. wow, that's interesting.

anyway, most definitely they will use the euro accord type r manifold to build from. just like how their b series unit is very similar to the itr intake manifold.

i do believe with the right set-up that not much torque will be lost. but going with a longer runner and it's inevitable. but the h22a will gain a lot more top end which i'm looking for.

really waiting for someone out there to make a decently priced intake manifold for the h22a.

71dsp · 01-10-2002, 08:08 AM

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Originally posted by aklucsarits
I'm pretty sure that even the Accord TypeR manifold still has the secondary runners...

Andrew

Nope. It's a single runner design, just like the ITR. The manifold is much straighter (it doesn't make a 90 degree bend like the stock 5Gen one), and the casting is much smoother. The intake "chamber" is also much smaller.

I know because I have held one in my hands.

Well, 3 actually, but only 1 was mine.

aklucsarits · 01-10-2002, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bdb
The Accord Type R intake manifold eliminates the secondary butterflies.

Interesting. I stand corrected.

Andrew

vntperformance · 01-10-2002, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bdb
Apparently, Skunk2 is currently developing a single runner intake manifold for the H22 . This is the response I got back when I recently emailed them:

"Currently we are testing various manifold combination, but before we decide whether or not we will make a manifold, we have to see if we can sell 1000 units and in how long. The tooling for a manifold is generally around 70+K. We also want to make sure that the manifold makes a significant power gain so people will actually buy it. the last thing we want to do is sell a part that
only makes a couple hp.

dave
skunk2"

I know it's currently 'vaporwear', but maybe we can let them know there's some genuine interest (at least I hope there is). Isn't there? Assuming it delivers performance similar to their GSR unit.

I"m definately buying one, when it comes out! I especially want some since I just installed Crower's Stage 2 Cams! Sign me up!

vnt

TimeRacer · 01-10-2002, 12:40 PM

I wonder when they decided to do this... Since I called Skunk2 less than a few weeks ago (I live less than 20 minutes away from them) and they said the they planned NO developments for the Prelude. I was inquiring about them making this manifold (Euro-R seems a bit too much work in my opinion) along with the lower tie bars.

~Doug

cementups · 01-10-2002, 02:01 PM

One of Skunk2's reps called me last night to tell me of this new intake manifold along with some info on the cams as well. He actually said the manifold could be available beore the cams. He also saaid he will elt me know ASAP when all the stuff is available since he knows that I try to lean towards taking care of the Prelude community. I will let you know......

bgod · 01-10-2002, 02:20 PM

yes, please let us know. anyone who gets the information first.

if they can produce an intake manifold in the price range of the b series skunk2 manifold (definitely a bit more expensive) i'm in.

finally, some h22a all-motor parts that won't break the bank. hopefully.

Dragazn · 01-10-2002, 03:24 PM

welli'm not sure how much the B series motor cost for the intake manifold but if they makes one or our cr i'lldefintely buy it.

I think the best wy is to have a petition whatever you will buy or not and show it to skunk 2 or JG(yeah, love the heder 4-1) to show them there is a market and people are willing to buy. I'll be the first to pu my name on there if ya need me.

NSLRACER · 01-10-2002, 08:57 PM

Actually I e-mailed JG and they e-mailed me back saying that they are already in the process of making an intake manifold for the H22A and they have hopes of bringing it out in March.

redsi · 01-11-2002, 02:36 AM

what about venom? are there products not any good or what i've
never used any of them, just seem ads for there products

71dsp · 01-11-2002, 04:22 AM

The Venom one is for turbo, and I would bet that the JG is as well. If the intake runners are too large, you will end up losing quite a bit of low end.

corruptdvtec · 01-11-2002, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cementups
One of Skunk2's reps called me last night to tell me of this new intake manifold along with some info on the cams as well. He actually said the manifold could be available beore the cams. He also saaid he will elt me know ASAP when all the stuff is available since he knows that I try to lean towards taking care of the Prelude community. I will let you know......

cool..thanx...any info would be great, and much appreciated....

pIOUs · 01-11-2002, 12:13 PM

March sounds good....I'm interested. I want to stay N/A on the Prelude. Got FI on the Eclipse to mess with.

Dragazn · 01-11-2002, 12:58 PM

So is JG intake manifold is on turbo application then? Or we have to wait and see to said whats its good on. I myself love the JG product and trying to go throught N/A in my car. Hope they got one for N/A

vtecprelude · 01-11-2002, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vntperformance

I"m definately buying one, when it comes out! I especially want some since I just installed Crower's Stage 2 Cams! Sign me up!

vnt

How do you like crower cams so far?

NSLRACER · 01-11-2002, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 71dsp
The Venom one is for turbo, and I would bet that the JG is as well. If the intake runners are too large, you will end up losing quite a bit of low end.

Hmmm...that would really suck. I hope somebody does come out with a good intake manifold for the H22A.

ludefoshizzle · 01-12-2002, 04:39 AM

sign me up..., btw, is this an easy mod or is it something you should have a shop do?