yeah, i did more research and found out that the version 1 & 2 were bad. but the v3's isn't bad. i like to pick up where skunk2 left it as. i like to go skunk2 everything since it's already a skunk2 built platform. my car does have a valve train upgrade. i'm gonna go w/ hybrid racing TCT and skunk2 stage 3 cams, skunk2 intake manifold, skunk2 throttle body, skunk2 fuel rail and a nice tune would be good on my built k24(bottom)a2(head).
more updates... so my valves are bent. this is how it all happened. faulty s2 s1 v1 cams>bad tensioner>timing off>bent valves... i just ordered a set of s2 s3 v3 cams, s2 valves, hybrid racing TCT. also, trading my PRC for modified RBC+karcept adapter. i've been taking lots of pics along. once i get it together, i'll make a build thread. i take pride in (re)building what s2 didn't do right back then.
Yah... bent valves are almost unavoidable when the TCT lets go. Be sure n check the guides to make sure none of them split, or are oblonged that would allow the valve to wobble the more lift is used. A guide reamer and a fresh unbent valve would be a great way to check each guide.
As much as i love HR products, im not convinced the double locking ratchet is the best way to 'resolve' a failing tensioner. Im still in firm belief of making the TCT a regular maintenance item in high RPM/high lift cam'd setups. Every 30-40k... swap it out for a new one. Its a lot cheaper than the alternative... JMO though...
Good luck i know if this happened to me i would cry
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