DIY: HONDATA IMG INSTALL

[taejinah]

Well now that I've done it once, it probably wouldn't be as much of a hassle.

In retrospect though I really don't know if it was worth it. However, if you have nothing better to do, might as well do it because in theory it should work great (I did it along with the coolant bypass).

As for any gains/feeling/temp diff etc, I really can't tell. The engine seems to be slightly cooler after driving around town for a while (?). I mean I don't think theres any way to tell without some fancy equipment so you might as well trust hondata on that one.

[taejinah]

Also, as batang just mentioned you do have to take your time and think. It's like a big puzzle with all the tools... theres a lot of times where you will just move back from the car and think how the F*** am i supposed to get that bolt on/off.

Get someone else to help when you do this. That's my best advice.

[CaliGuy]

Goddamn, I just ordered mine and these posts have scared the poo poo out of me

I've done a lot of mods in the past, but this one soulds f'n awful! Worse than headers, pulleys, and what not!

Thankfully I have a buddy who did one on his RSX-S, so with his help I don't forsee too much trouble...hopefully

[BATANG CITY JAIL]

Originally Posted by CaliGuy

Goddamn, I just ordered mine and these posts have scared the poo poo out of me

I've done a lot of mods in the past, but this one soulds f'n awful! Worse than headers, pulleys, and what not!

Thankfully I have a buddy who did one on his RSX-S, so with his help I don't forsee too much trouble...hopefully

lol... id rather do this than put a headers on the Si... if you have small hands and the right tools.. your just fine..

[DATA02]

I will be starting mine promptly @ 10am tomorrow, I was going to do it today, but did the TB coolant bypass & CAI breather mods instead.

[DC06CivicSi]

does anybody know the torque specs for putting back on the manifold?

[BATANG CITY JAIL]

i dont think it will be the same sinc the HIMG is thicker than the oem metal piece.

[BATANG CITY JAIL]

Originally Posted by BATANG CITY JAIL

i dont think it will be the same since the HIMG is thicker than the oem metal piece.

i used the german spec.. good and tight..

[DATA02]

Originally Posted by DATA02

I will be starting mine promptly @ 10am tomorrow, I was going to do it today, but did the TB coolant bypass & CAI breather mods instead.

Well i started a little late @ 11 am and finished at 4pm. On a scale from 1 to 10 I would give it 7ish. There were times when I was like WTF!!!!! But if you take your time and read up on various DIY, it shouldn't be a problem. Props to all that have done this mod, and GOOD LUCK to any who will attempt. Hondata FTW

[BATANG CITY JAIL]

Originally Posted by DATA02

Well i started a little late @ 11 am and finished at 4pm. On a scale from 1 to 10 I would give it 7ish. There were times when I was like WTF!!!!! But if you take your time and read up on various DIY, it shouldn't be a problem. Props to all that have done this mod, and GOOD LUCK to any who will attempt. Hondata FTW

did my pics helped you at all? did i forget something to mention?

[DATA02]

Originally Posted by BATANG CITY JAIL

did my pics helped you at all? did i forget something to mention?

Batang, and I say this in all seriousness... You are the man. I have read many of your DIY, and no matter what, they always help. Thanks a lot. I must call you out on this however, you make it look much easier than it really is. I looked at several DIY here and there, in conjunction with your info and the research paid off. The bottom bracket was a PITA and twisting and removing was tough since there really wasn't much room to work with. I was fortunate to have many different extensions and tools at my disposal. Some of the hoses didn't want to come off, But 5 Hours, two scratches, 1 dropped bolt, no broken pieces, no leaking lines, no major issues = satisfaction. Vtec

[alexv305]

i got a quick question... Do the bolts on the IMG need to be torqued? same for exhaust headers to they need to be torqued also?

[alexv305]

Originally Posted by BATANG CITY JAIL

warning:you have to have a rag ready b4 removing the injectors and the fuel line. need to drain the coolant out.

If I did the throttle body bypass do I still need to drain the engine coolant??

[alexv305]

Originally Posted by alexv305

If I did the throttle body bypass do I still need to drain the engine coolant??

I meant if I have enough space to install the gasket do I need to disconnect the radiator hose from under the manifold and take apart the entire assembly?

[taejinah]

Originally Posted by alexv305

I meant if I have enough space to install the gasket do I need to disconnect the radiator hose from under the manifold and take apart the entire assembly?

you still need to drain the coolant. when you pull the intake manifold from the rest of the engine, theres a section where the coolant goes through that will just leak out very quickly. trust me, it was not a fun thing to clean up.

[taejinah]

Originally Posted by alexv305

I meant if I have enough space to install the gasket do I need to disconnect the radiator hose from under the manifold and take apart the entire assembly?

if you look at this picture batang has

you can see that the intake manifold is hanging on by that protruding bolt thingy... that's one of two along the top. all the things you are removing etc (including the bracket underneath) allow the manifold to come off

[alexv305]

Originally Posted by taejinah

you still need to drain the coolant. when you pull the intake manifold from the rest of the engine, theres a section where the coolant goes through that will just leak out very quickly. trust me, it was not a fun thing to clean up.

How do I drain the coolent?

[Qshooter151]

Originally Posted by alexv305

How do I drain the coolent?

the plug on the bottom of the radiator.

[alexv305]

Originally Posted by Qshooter151

the plug on the bottom of the radiator.

Can you show me a picture maybe?

[Qshooter151]

Originally Posted by alexv305

Can you show me a picture maybe?

there's only one plug under your radiator bro. it's a plastic, white, butterfly plug. i do not have a pic...no offense but are you sure you should be attempting this by yourself?