*DIY-HONDATA IMG Install-Q Style - Page 2

infiniti_4_life · 06-17-2007, 08:30 PM

for those who have installed the IMG. Do I need to move the grounding wire to the valve cover? I would rather have it hidden behind the cover... any opinions?

**Qshooter151** · 06-17-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by infiniti_4_life

for those who have installed the IMG. Do I need to move the grounding wire to the valve cover? I would rather have it hidden behind the cover... any opinions?

i drove my car with it both ways without any problems...

**Yodums** · 06-17-2007, 09:02 PM

Great write up. I watched dentrecords attack this project yesterday and the road blocks he ran into sometimes sucked.

That's the worst clamp ever. There is hardly any room whatsoever to get underneath the pinch the clamp and there is no clearance in our engine bays to get it from the side.

**Qshooter151** · 06-17-2007, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Yodums

Great write up. I watched dentrecords attack this project yesterday and the road blocks he ran into sometimes sucked.

That's the worst clamp ever. There is hardly any room whatsoever to get underneath the pinch the clamp and there is no clearance in our engine bays to get it from the side.

tell me about it bro. it was at this point when i almost decided to put my sh*t back together. i had to step away, take a breather and grab some water...

Raging · 06-17-2007, 09:12 PM

Now that you have it..... Do you feel "any" difference whatsoever??

**Qshooter151** · 06-17-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Raging

Now that you have it..... Do you feel "any" difference whatsoever??

ummmm.....no. but it's designed to work with other bolt ons. it's a piece of the N/A puzzle if ya know what i mean. each piece adds a little here and a little there...

**dentrecords** · 06-18-2007, 10:40 AM

Thanks for the write up.. exactly what I ended up doing with that clamp. I ended up using a dremel to get the original off!!!

I wish I'd seen the recommendation (or at least thought of it) to remove that front bracket.. getting at a few of those bolts was a real challenge.. to say the least.

the left bolt coming out of the block had to be shaved by a thread or so simply to get the manifold off. Great write up man, you have rep.

**Qshooter151** · 06-18-2007, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dentrecords

Thanks for the write up.. exactly what I ended up doing with that clamp. I ended up using a dremel to get the original off!!!

I wish I'd seen the recommendation (or at least thought of it) to remove that front bracket.. getting at a few of those bolts was a real challenge.. to say the least.

the left bolt coming out of the block had to be shaved by a thread or so simply to get the manifold off. Great write up man, you have rep.

Yeah, that clamp sucked!

If I had a dremel on hand, that ish would've been history! lol... Wish I put this up a day earlier for ya bro. Job well done.

...and thanks for the rep and comments everyone...

***06blaksi*** · 06-18-2007, 01:12 PM

Nice Write up!......you coming over to do mine now?

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Qshooter151 again.

**Qshooter151** · 06-18-2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 06blaksi

Nice Write up!......you coming over to do mine now?

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Qshooter151 again.

Without a doubt Paul. You know I'll help you out bro...

honda06si · 06-18-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by infiniti_4_life

for those who have installed the IMG. Do I need to move the grounding wire to the valve cover? I would rather have it hidden behind the cover... any opinions?

like Q said, you should go ahead and move it, i never moved mine because i tested the continuity between the IM and the valve cover and i also tested the volts between the positive terminal and the IM and also the postivive terminal and the valve cover and they were the same. BUT hondata recomends it, so i would do it

alexv305 · 06-18-2007, 05:47 PM

Im going to be doing mine this week I hope and I still have some questions that i havent found by searching..

1. Do the IMG nuts and bolts have to be torqued? if so how many ft-lbs?
2. I am also doing the throttle body Spacer, I did the throttle body coolent bypass, when i take the throttle body off will coolant leak out or is it empty because I did the bypass?
3. Does the throttle body bolts need to be torqued also?

I will post pics also!

alexv305 · 06-18-2007, 05:49 PM

Oh one more thing to add to that...i cant edit my post for some reason..

but heres number 4.

4. Does this void my warrenty because I did it on my own or would my warrenty be valid if its installed by a certified honda mechanic?

**CaliGuy** · 06-18-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by alexv305

Im going to be doing mine this week I hope and I still have some questions that i havent found by searching..

1. Do the IMG nuts and bolts have to be torqued? if so how many ft-lbs?
2. I am also doing the throttle body Spacer, I did the throttle body coolent bypass, when i take the throttle body off will coolant leak out or is it empty because I did the bypass?
3. Does the throttle body bolts need to be torqued also?

I will post pics also!

Yes: 16 ft lbs

Yes: A little bit

Yes: 16 ft lbs

**CaliGuy** · 06-18-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by alexv305

Oh one more thing to add to that...i cant edit my post for some reason..

but heres number 4.

4. Does this void my warrenty because I did it on my own or would my warrenty be valid if its installed by a certified honda mechanic?

It could (as any aftermarket part could). In reality: No

**CaliGuy** · 06-18-2007, 08:09 PM

Cant edit:

I would post up a pic of the exploded view of the Intake Manifld and TB, but it's not allowed. My suggestion: Invest in a Helm Manual for your ride (if you plan to continue modding)---best money you'll ever spend!

DATA02 · 06-18-2007, 10:57 PM

Great Write Up man! Maybe it's just me, but I don't see the need to remove the front bracket, everything for me went just fine except for the whole TB maneuvering (it really needed encouragement).

**Qshooter151** · 06-22-2007, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DATA02

Great Write Up man! Maybe it's just me, but I don't see the need to remove the front bracket, everything for me went just fine except for the whole TB maneuvering (it really needed encouragement).

thanks!...yeah, you don't have to remove the front bracket, however it makes the job much easier...

hondaonchrome · 06-25-2007, 04:52 AM

Well i am going to tackle this later today so wish me luck.......

**Qshooter151** · 06-25-2007, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by hondaonchrome

Well i am going to tackle this later today so wish me luck.......

good luck bro! i'll be on & off 8th all day. post here or shoot me a pm if ya need some help...

06-17-2007, 09:02 PM	#23 (permalink)
Yodums Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Age: 20 Posts: 7,573 Hiro Nakamura iTrader: 9 / 100%	Great write up. I watched dentrecords attack this project yesterday and the road blocks he ran into sometimes sucked. That's the worst clamp ever. There is hardly any room whatsoever to get underneath the pinch the clamp and there is no clearance in our engine bays to get it from the side. __________________ 2007 Taffeta White Civic Si Coupe

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CaliGuy Throbbing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal Age: 30 Posts: 10,516 J. M. back by popular demand! iTrader: 4 / 100%	Cant edit: I would post up a pic of the exploded view of the Intake Manifld and TB, but it's not allowed. My suggestion: Invest in a Helm Manual for your ride (if you plan to continue modding)---best money you'll ever spend! __________________ Visit my city! Free vagin for every resident (in direct contrast to the other cities that only provide free Fleshlites!) http://eat-mykhram.myminicity.com/

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infiniti_4_life Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 63 Artem iTrader: 0 / 0%	for those who have installed the IMG. Do I need to move the grounding wire to the valve cover? I would rather have it hidden behind the cover... any opinions?

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Raging Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Robins AFB, GA Posts: 406 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Now that you have it..... Do you feel "any" difference whatsoever??

06-18-2007, 05:47 PM	#32 (permalink)
alexv305 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tavernier Age: 19 Posts: 194 Alex Valledor iTrader: 0 / 0%	Im going to be doing mine this week I hope and I still have some questions that i havent found by searching.. 1. Do the IMG nuts and bolts have to be torqued? if so how many ft-lbs? 2. I am also doing the throttle body Spacer, I did the throttle body coolent bypass, when i take the throttle body off will coolant leak out or is it empty because I did the bypass? 3. Does the throttle body bolts need to be torqued also? I will post pics also!

06-18-2007, 05:49 PM	#33 (permalink)
alexv305 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tavernier Age: 19 Posts: 194 Alex Valledor iTrader: 0 / 0%	Oh one more thing to add to that...i cant edit my post for some reason.. but heres number 4. 4. Does this void my warrenty because I did it on my own or would my warrenty be valid if its installed by a certified honda mechanic?

06-18-2007, 10:57 PM	#37 (permalink)
DATA02 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 348 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Great Write Up man! Maybe it's just me, but I don't see the need to remove the front bracket, everything for me went just fine except for the whole TB maneuvering (it really needed encouragement).

06-25-2007, 04:52 AM	#39 (permalink)
hondaonchrome Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: newport, mi Age: 29 Posts: 1,029 Lonny iTrader: 3 / 100%	Well i am going to tackle this later today so wish me luck.......