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But who has the solution? Chunky does. 
Watch the video, and please read this entire thread.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdWk-CCKfuU
I have a very good idea of what is causing timing chain failures with skunk2 cams now. Let's see if someone can guess what the problem is.
Some notes about the video:
1) I just installed a BRAND NEW timing chain tensioner. It was modified with my dual spring setup.
2) The head is freshly rebuilt and a new tensioner was put in at that time. I was replacing a tensioner that was barely 300 miles old. That is how fast I've been burning through tensioners on my car.
3) The exhaust cam is degreed in to the 107 centerline as specified by Skunk2.
Here is a dyno of the skunk2 cams before & after the exhaust cam gear. I also installed a mildly ported head duing this rebuild. Note that the blue line is untuned.
Top end power was a little down (the spike to 228 barely counts), but I'm sure I can eek out more power. As skunk2 said, there is a LOT more midrange power with the exhaust cam gear dialed back. I moved my VTEC down to 5250 after the dyno session. I could go even lower to be honest. I won't know until I hit the dyno again. I'm sure the ported head had some impact. I can't wait to see the final dyno numbers
Now, as for what is causing the chain slap? Why are skunk2 cams having problems with tensioners? I finally have a relatively clear picture of what's happening. I also have a potential solution. That's right folks, 3 rebuilt heads and numerous tensioners later, I think I know how to counteract the tensioner issues so I can possibly start daily driving my car again. Most people would have given up 2 rebuilds ago. For some strange reason, I kept going; I can't just "give up." It's nice to finally feel like I've made progress. My 2007 was defined by this problem. I'm just glad I can (hopefully) move on now. =)
Watch the video, and please read this entire thread.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdWk-CCKfuU
I have a very good idea of what is causing timing chain failures with skunk2 cams now. Let's see if someone can guess what the problem is.
Some notes about the video:
1) I just installed a BRAND NEW timing chain tensioner. It was modified with my dual spring setup.
2) The head is freshly rebuilt and a new tensioner was put in at that time. I was replacing a tensioner that was barely 300 miles old. That is how fast I've been burning through tensioners on my car.
3) The exhaust cam is degreed in to the 107 centerline as specified by Skunk2.
Here is a dyno of the skunk2 cams before & after the exhaust cam gear. I also installed a mildly ported head duing this rebuild. Note that the blue line is untuned.

Top end power was a little down (the spike to 228 barely counts), but I'm sure I can eek out more power. As skunk2 said, there is a LOT more midrange power with the exhaust cam gear dialed back. I moved my VTEC down to 5250 after the dyno session. I could go even lower to be honest. I won't know until I hit the dyno again. I'm sure the ported head had some impact. I can't wait to see the final dyno numbers
Now, as for what is causing the chain slap? Why are skunk2 cams having problems with tensioners? I finally have a relatively clear picture of what's happening. I also have a potential solution. That's right folks, 3 rebuilt heads and numerous tensioners later, I think I know how to counteract the tensioner issues so I can possibly start daily driving my car again. Most people would have given up 2 rebuilds ago. For some strange reason, I kept going; I can't just "give up." It's nice to finally feel like I've made progress. My 2007 was defined by this problem. I'm just glad I can (hopefully) move on now. =)