Honda’s B-series VTEC engines are renowned for their high-revving nature and impressive power potential. For enthusiasts looking to maximize the performance of these legendary engines, upgrading the camshafts is a critical step. Performance camshafts, like those from Skunk2’s Pro Series, are engineered to deliver significant horsepower and torque gains, transforming your engine’s capabilities.
Skunk2 Racing has long been a leader in developing high-performance valvetrain components for Honda engines. Their Pro Series Camshafts for B-series engines are designed for those seeking serious power increases. These camshafts are not just a minor upgrade; they are engineered to fundamentally change how your engine breathes, leading to substantial improvements in both horsepower and torque across the rev range. Specifically, Skunk2’s Pro 2+ Camshafts are designed to optimize mid-range and top-end power, shifting peak power higher in the RPM band compared to stock or even their Pro 1+ camshafts. This translates to a broader, more usable powerband and exhilarating VTEC engagement.
Alt text: Skunk2 Pro Series Camshafts showcasing precision engineering for Honda B-series engines.
What sets Skunk2 Pro Series Camshafts apart is their meticulous engineering and manufacturing. They start with proprietary, high-quality core materials and utilize CNC grinding to achieve precise and consistent profiles. These profiles are not generic; they are the result of extensive research and development, featuring patent-pending designs with unique lobe shapes. This advanced approach allows for revolutionary lift, velocity, and acceleration characteristics that are simply unmatched by many competitors.
The pursuit of maximum power is at the heart of Skunk2’s camshaft development process. Through continuous testing and refinement, using advanced computerized simulation and modeling, Skunk2 ensures their camshafts deliver peak performance across the entire powerband. Every camshaft is designed and tested in-house, upholding the highest standards of quality and performance. Manufacturing utilizes newly revised chill-cast, billet Camshaft Blanks, enhancing torsional strength, durability, and reducing friction. State-of-the-art CNC cam grinding machines, equipped with cubic-boron grinding wheels, ensure exact specifications and hardened, wear-resistant lobes and surfaces.
Alt text: Detailed view of camshaft lobes highlighting the hardened and wear-resistant surface for durability and performance.
Skunk2’s Pro Series Camshafts incorporate advanced technologies like Fast Ramp and AMAX profiles. AMAX technology maximizes the area under the lift curve, essentially optimizing valve lift for longer durations without compromising valvetrain reliability. This translates to increased efficiency and more power. Fast Ramp technology, inspired by Formula One racing, reduces seat timing, leading to increased cylinder pressure and enhanced torque, all while maintaining valvetrain longevity. These technologies work in concert to provide unmatched engine response from idle to redline.
The design philosophy behind Skunk2 camshafts is deeply rooted in real-world racing experience. Years of participation in drag racing and road racing have directly informed their camshaft designs. Top racing teams worldwide have relied on Skunk2 camshafts for their performance and reliability, a testament to their quality and effectiveness. When you choose Skunk2 Pro Series Camshafts for your Honda B-series engine, you are investing in race-proven technology designed to unlock its maximum potential.
