*DIY-HONDATA IMG Install-Q Style - Page 3

RANGERSi07 · 06-28-2007, 01:59 PM

Dear baby jesus...I need help I got everything off to remove the IM except for that rad hose behind the manifold I just cant get to it...any suggestions this really is the hardest part of the disassembly.

k20z3civic · 06-28-2007, 02:35 PM

Do you have to take that Radiator Support Bracket off to get the intake manifold off or does this just make it easier??

**Yodums** · 06-28-2007, 02:40 PM

This one circled in yellow?

**Qshooter151** · 06-28-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by k20z3civic

Do you have to take that Radiator Support Bracket off to get the intake manifold off or does this just make it easier??

quoted from post #37...

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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).

RANGERSi07 · 06-28-2007, 07:24 PM

QShooter awesome DIY +1 Rep

Just got mine done after a few problems nothing big. Qshooter pretty much walks you thru it. I had to remove my battery to get to a bolt behind the front frame portion so that took a couple extra mins. Instead of removing the hose initially like he did I followed the hose to the right and back and it was held down to a plate took out that bolt and gave me enough play to take out the IM. Fired her up and what a beaut. IM was cooler than stock but still warm to touch even after racing it and my TB was cold! I'm sure the IM could have been colder but my CAI is resting on the rad hose and warm, so plans on insulating it tomorrow. Overall job took me about 6 hours along with the install of P2R's spacer n tb gaskets. Took it for a rip and wow what a difference, especially in midrange. Heres a couple pics.

**Qshooter151** · 06-29-2007, 07:02 AM

nice job RANGER!

RANGERSi07 · 07-01-2007, 02:33 AM

one thing I forgot to add in the review don't forget to mark where the hood release assembly is on the frame portion just makes it easier later on when trying to latch the hood.

**CaliGuy** · 07-04-2007, 11:44 PM

I just finished installing my IMG. It was definetly not what I would consider "easy" (not that anyone said it was). It took me about 5 hours.

Big props to QShooter for the DIY! Especially for telling us to remove the support! I cannot imagine how one would do this without removing the support.

One piece of advice: By removing the 2 upper studs (back them out with 2 nuts) the IM came out without having to wrestle, curse, finagle it, etc.

Thanks again for the DIY Q!

**Qshooter151** · 07-05-2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliGuy

I just finished installing my IMG. It was definetly not what I would consider "easy" (not that anyone said it was). It took me about 5 hours.

Big props to QShooter for the DIY! Especially for telling us to remove the support! I cannot imagine how one would do this without removing the support.

One piece of advice: By removing the 2 upper studs (back them out with 2 nuts) the IM came out without having to wrestle, curse, finagle it, etc.

Thanks again for the DIY Q!

no problem bro. glad it was a success for ya...never thought to remove the upper studs. great tip!

SI_ckness · 07-06-2007, 12:18 AM

+1 good job on the diy

fatality122887 · 07-08-2007, 07:09 PM

nice DIY but u didn't emphasize on the need 2 make sure there arn't pieces of the original gasket to the block. cuz if there are when u put the new one on you won't get a good seal and u'll have a leak. don't want that but other than that good job!

**CaliGuy** · 07-08-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fatality122887

nice DIY but u didn't emphasize on the need 2 make sure there arn't pieces of the original gasket to the block. cuz if there are when u put the new one on you won't get a good seal and u'll have a leak. don't want that but other than that good job!

I think that's pretty self explanatory. Plus the old gasket just falls right off...

**Qshooter151** · 07-08-2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fatality122887

nice DIY but u didn't emphasize on the need 2 make sure there arn't pieces of the original gasket to the block. cuz if there are when u put the new one on you won't get a good seal and u'll have a leak. don't want that but other than that good job!

thanks... the old gasket is metal and comes off in one piece. if it came off in pieces i would have mentioned it. and if you don't know enough to make sure both surfaces the gasket will be sealing are clean, before installing said gasket, then you should not be attempting this mod.

Raging · 07-08-2007, 11:03 PM

I haven't gotten the courage to put mine on yet.... Mainly because I know how much of a "bee outch" it's gonna be... Anyway, do you think the IMG will work safely with F/I?? Or will the F/I pressure produced create leaks?? Any turbo guys using this??

**Qshooter151** · 07-08-2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Raging

I haven't gotten the courage to put mine on yet.... Mainly because I know how much of a "bee outch" it's gonna be... Anyway, do you think the IMG will work safely with F/I?? Or will the F/I pressure produced create leaks?? Any turbo guys using this??

i know Type X who's Comptech supercharged has it installed. he also said it made a big difference...

EL K20Z3 · 07-13-2007, 03:28 AM

Not to take any glory away from your DIY But half of the stuff is not necessary for starters the whole removal of the front plate not true! unclamping the hose from the bottom, all you really need to do is dissconect your CAI and the EVAP hoses on top of the TB and the clip to your fuel line and thats about it! you will have to remove the far left stud out of the head using the old two nut trick! Im not really sure you even have to drain the Anti freeze but I did that any way just in case Oh yeah the PVC hose And the brace under the ITM all of this will give you just enough room to wiggle it back and take out the old and in with the NEW Hondata IMG! dont forget to relocate the ground wire to the Valvecover And Tighten the bolts and nuts to the IM to 16ft-lbs and the one on the Valvecover to 8.6 ft-lbs! then retighten the next morning or after 2 hours of driving!

HAVE FUN!!!! I-VTEC DAILY!!!!!!!!

ps the only time i really notice the diff is about the first 15 to 20 min of driving after that heat soak sets in!!

fatality122887 · 07-14-2007, 03:36 PM

yea i agree if u dont' know atlest that much then u shouldn't attempt it but u know theres some dome ass kid with dady's money that don't know shit about this shit that would try it and not know wat the **** he's doing? i mean shit i was in school for 3 years for this shit and i still have 2 scratch my head sometimes. and now i'm a jet aircraft mechanic in the air force so it has been a wial since i have done any major work on cars but well u know what i'm getting at

robinsonda1 · 07-14-2007, 03:46 PM

Just curious but why would you change the intake manifold gasket on a brand new car? Does this gasket do something special? Not trying to be an ass just trying to understand.

**CaliGuy** · 07-14-2007, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by robinsonda1

Just curious but why would you change the intake manifold gasket on a brand new car? Does this gasket do something special? Not trying to be an ass just trying to understand.

Yes, it lowers your intake temps...Go to Hondata's site to see the dyno

robinsonda1 · 07-14-2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliGuy

Yes, it lowers your intake temps...Go to Hondata's site to see the dyno

Thanks, didn't realize a gasket could make much of a difference.

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07-13-2007, 03:28 AM	#56 (permalink)
EL K20Z3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 158 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Knocking your hustle Not to take any glory away from your DIY But half of the stuff is not necessary for starters the whole removal of the front plate not true! unclamping the hose from the bottom, all you really need to do is dissconect your CAI and the EVAP hoses on top of the TB and the clip to your fuel line and thats about it! you will have to remove the far left stud out of the head using the old two nut trick! Im not really sure you even have to drain the Anti freeze but I did that any way just in case Oh yeah the PVC hose And the brace under the ITM all of this will give you just enough room to wiggle it back and take out the old and in with the NEW Hondata IMG! dont forget to relocate the ground wire to the Valvecover And Tighten the bolts and nuts to the IM to 16ft-lbs and the one on the Valvecover to 8.6 ft-lbs! then retighten the next morning or after 2 hours of driving! HAVE FUN!!!! I-VTEC DAILY!!!!!!!! ps the only time i really notice the diff is about the first 15 to 20 min of driving after that heat soak sets in!!

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06-28-2007, 01:59 PM	#41 (permalink)
RANGERSi07 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC/CT/GA Posts: 500 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Dear baby jesus...I need help I got everything off to remove the IM except for that rad hose behind the manifold I just cant get to it...any suggestions this really is the hardest part of the disassembly.

06-28-2007, 02:35 PM	#42 (permalink)
k20z3civic Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palm City, FL Age: 26 Posts: 80 Greg iTrader: 1 / 100%	Do you have to take that Radiator Support Bracket off to get the intake manifold off or does this just make it easier??

06-28-2007, 07:24 PM	#45 (permalink)
RANGERSi07 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC/CT/GA Posts: 500 iTrader: 0 / 0%	QShooter awesome DIY +1 Rep Just got mine done after a few problems nothing big. Qshooter pretty much walks you thru it. I had to remove my battery to get to a bolt behind the front frame portion so that took a couple extra mins. Instead of removing the hose initially like he did I followed the hose to the right and back and it was held down to a plate took out that bolt and gave me enough play to take out the IM. Fired her up and what a beaut. IM was cooler than stock but still warm to touch even after racing it and my TB was cold! I'm sure the IM could have been colder but my CAI is resting on the rad hose and warm, so plans on insulating it tomorrow. Overall job took me about 6 hours along with the install of P2R's spacer n tb gaskets. Took it for a rip and wow what a difference, especially in midrange. Heres a couple pics.

07-01-2007, 02:33 AM	#47 (permalink)
RANGERSi07 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC/CT/GA Posts: 500 iTrader: 0 / 0%	one thing I forgot to add in the review don't forget to mark where the hood release assembly is on the frame portion just makes it easier later on when trying to latch the hood.

07-06-2007, 12:18 AM	#50 (permalink)
SI_ckness Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: tacoma wa Posts: 124 Eric iTrader: 0 / 0%	+1 good job on the diy

07-08-2007, 07:09 PM	#51 (permalink)
fatality122887 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fl Posts: 284 luke iTrader: 0 / 0%	nice DIY but u didn't emphasize on the need 2 make sure there arn't pieces of the original gasket to the block. cuz if there are when u put the new one on you won't get a good seal and u'll have a leak. don't want that but other than that good job!

07-08-2007, 11:03 PM	#54 (permalink)
Raging Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Robins AFB, GA Posts: 406 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I haven't gotten the courage to put mine on yet.... Mainly because I know how much of a "bee outch" it's gonna be... Anyway, do you think the IMG will work safely with F/I?? Or will the F/I pressure produced create leaks?? Any turbo guys using this??

07-14-2007, 03:36 PM	#57 (permalink)
fatality122887 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fl Posts: 284 luke iTrader: 0 / 0%	yea i agree if u dont' know atlest that much then u shouldn't attempt it but u know theres some dome ass kid with dady's money that don't know shit about this shit that would try it and not know wat the **** he's doing? i mean shit i was in school for 3 years for this shit and i still have 2 scratch my head sometimes. and now i'm a jet aircraft mechanic in the air force so it has been a wial since i have done any major work on cars but well u know what i'm getting at

07-14-2007, 03:46 PM	#58 (permalink)
robinsonda1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany/ San Antonio Posts: 393 David iTrader: 0 / 0%	Just curious but why would you change the intake manifold gasket on a brand new car? Does this gasket do something special? Not trying to be an ass just trying to understand.