DIY: P2R TB Spacer + Gaskets - Page 4

alexv305 · 09-20-2007, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BubzSI

I promised a couple people on here to post a nice DIY on my P2R Spacer and Gaskets. So here it is..

I could not post in the DIY:Engine Section-- So I posted it here.

Mods please move if you can.

Time to Install: 1 Hour (including taking pics)

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Thats pretty much about it.

Fairly easy to install, but I've done alot of work on K-Series in the past.

**I am nor is 8thcivic.com, partners, or sponsors NOT responsible for damage, or anything you do based on this walkthrough**

Did you check to see if the return coolant hose from the bottom of the Throttle body was slighly bent because of the extra length the spacer takes up? What Im talking about is the two coolant lines that connect to the lower side of the throttle body, that most people bypass using the TB coolant bypass DIY. I didn't do this, however I did notice that the bottom return line was very slightly bent on the radiator return (black bar that connects the lower throttle body line to the nipple on the bar). Has anyone else noticed this?

BlackPearlSI · 09-21-2007, 11:35 AM

This is a nice easy mod, did this yesterday along with the shifter cable bushings, took no time at all and fitment is perfect. Cant really tell the difference but its only a few horses so i wasnt expecting much-

mellowbob · 09-21-2007, 04:10 PM

Dumb question. I noticed you didn't drain the coolant. This is doable without draining?

Si_Jeff · 09-21-2007, 04:45 PM

^^ i don't see why you have to drain the coolant. it has nothing to do with the radiator or hoses.

Driversound · 09-21-2007, 05:02 PM

I'm gonna do the same mode with the thermal gasket but with a Helix spacer.

BlackPearlSI · 09-22-2007, 02:59 PM

You do not have to drain the coolant- i left all my hoses connected to the throttlebody anyway, there is enough room to manouver with them still on

galaxygrey13 · 09-22-2007, 07:17 PM

Can i do it with the stock upper radiator hose and CAI without cutting anything?

DakidzSi · 09-22-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by HanCivicSI

Spacer in, IMG in also. Works like a charm. I had to cut about an inch off of the Injen CAI elbow to allow for a better fit. I'm sure you don't "have" to do this but it definitely made the install easier. Before the elbow was creasing a little. Now it fits fine. I also used a g-flex upper radiator hose to snake around the intake. Stock hose will not work. You could also go a cheaper route and use an all rubber flexible hose as well. Here are some pics with the spacer, flex hose and IMG installed. Thanks Corsport!

I also noticed with the IMG installed, I could no longer fry eggs on the intake. LOL

BEFORE

AFTER

Great job! I'll have to do the same with my car's upper radiator hose. I noticed a little pinch with the CAI I have installed. What a PITA it was to get the 90 on the intake. I'll post picks when I get them.

ozfizzle · 09-25-2007, 01:20 PM

i have installed the P2R spacer with two gaskets one on each side just like BubzSI in his DIY only difference i have an Injen CAI. After installing it and letting the car idle for about 5 minutes i test drove it around the block when i got back i noticed a sort of noise coming from the vacuum pipe the comes out of the top of the throttle body. the noise is sort of like if air is not passing through correctly. anyone have any insight or have had this same issue? thanks.

bizzybearfigiblue · 09-25-2007, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozfizzle

i have installed the P2R spacer with two gaskets one on each side just like BubzSI in his DIY only difference i have an Injen CAI. After installing it and letting the car idle for about 5 minutes i test drove it around the block when i got back i noticed a sort of noise coming from the vacuum pipe the comes out of the top of the throttle body. the noise is sort of like if air is not passing through correctly. anyone have any insight or have had this same issue? thanks.

no leaks here... get a can of brake cleaner and spray it where you think the leak is... if the car starts to idle funny then you found your leak... it's very hard to find a leak just by sound....

ozfizzle · 09-25-2007, 01:33 PM

i will definitely try that but my car does not seem to idle at the present moment it stays steady. wouldn't my car idle minutes after being on if it had a leak?

bizzybearfigiblue · 09-25-2007, 02:06 PM

with as sensitive as these cars are... it should idle funny... but since it's not... it should make finding the leak that much easier...

ozfizzle · 09-25-2007, 02:14 PM

thanks i will try what you recommended and get back to you

DakidzSi · 09-25-2007, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozfizzle

i have installed the P2R spacer with two gaskets one on each side just like BubzSI in his DIY only difference i have an Injen CAI. After installing it and letting the car idle for about 5 minutes i test drove it around the block when i got back i noticed a sort of noise coming from the vacuum pipe the comes out of the top of the throttle body. the noise is sort of like if air is not passing through correctly. anyone have any insight or have had this same issue? thanks.

I've noticed a little hiss but I think that's from my CAI intake. I'll have to look into it a little closer to be sure. I know that the bolts for the TB have to be torqued to 16ft/lbs and that's what I did but it might require just a little more.

vicfalc09 · 09-26-2007, 06:07 PM

I just ordered this and received the product today, the bolts they sent are a brass color which I dont like and the plug is plastic instead of the metal one like on the first post....anyone else experience this??

galaxygrey13 · 09-27-2007, 01:12 AM

I just installed the Spacer and Gasket and now when i try to put the car into reverse it feels weird. Does anyone know what this is and how to fix it?

DakidzSi · 09-27-2007, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by vicfalc09

I just ordered this and received the product today, the bolts they sent are a brass color which I dont like and the plug is plastic instead of the metal one like on the first post....anyone else experience this??

Mine were the same. That shouldn't affect performance LOL!

bizzybearfigiblue · 09-27-2007, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galaxygrey13

I just installed the Spacer and Gasket and now when i try to put the car into reverse it feels weird. Does anyone know what this is and how to fix it?

i'm pretty sure it has nothing to do with the spacer...

ozfizzle · 09-27-2007, 01:13 PM

yes, i installed it but will look to replace the plastic plug with a metal one soon.

ozfizzle · 09-27-2007, 01:22 PM

so i sprayed the brake cleaner all around the throttle body and my car did not idle at all. do you have any other suggestions.

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09-21-2007, 11:35 AM	#62 (permalink)
BlackPearlSI Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ Age: 22 Posts: 29 Joe iTrader: 0 / 0%	This is a nice easy mod, did this yesterday along with the shifter cable bushings, took no time at all and fitment is perfect. Cant really tell the difference but its only a few horses so i wasnt expecting much-

09-21-2007, 04:10 PM	#63 (permalink)
mellowbob Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 114 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Dumb question. I noticed you didn't drain the coolant. This is doable without draining?

09-21-2007, 04:45 PM	#64 (permalink)
Si_Jeff Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NY Posts: 595 iTrader: 2 / 100%	^^ i don't see why you have to drain the coolant. it has nothing to do with the radiator or hoses.

09-21-2007, 05:02 PM	#65 (permalink)
Driversound Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 452 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'm gonna do the same mode with the thermal gasket but with a Helix spacer.

09-22-2007, 02:59 PM	#66 (permalink)
BlackPearlSI Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ Age: 22 Posts: 29 Joe iTrader: 0 / 0%	You do not have to drain the coolant- i left all my hoses connected to the throttlebody anyway, there is enough room to manouver with them still on

09-22-2007, 07:17 PM	#67 (permalink)
galaxygrey13 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 5,076 Ignacio iTrader: 1 / 100%	Can i do it with the stock upper radiator hose and CAI without cutting anything?

09-25-2007, 01:33 PM	#71 (permalink)
ozfizzle Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 11 Ozzie iTrader: 0 / 0%	i will definitely try that but my car does not seem to idle at the present moment it stays steady. wouldn't my car idle minutes after being on if it had a leak?

09-25-2007, 02:06 PM	#72 (permalink)
bizzybearfigiblue Senior Member Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 18,279 iTrader: 4 / 100%	with as sensitive as these cars are... it should idle funny... but since it's not... it should make finding the leak that much easier...

09-25-2007, 02:14 PM	#73 (permalink)
ozfizzle Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 11 Ozzie iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks i will try what you recommended and get back to you

09-26-2007, 06:07 PM	#75 (permalink)
vicfalc09 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jersey Age: 25 Posts: 200 NHBP FTW! iTrader: 1 / 100%	I just ordered this and received the product today, the bolts they sent are a brass color which I dont like and the plug is plastic instead of the metal one like on the first post....anyone else experience this??

09-27-2007, 01:12 AM	#76 (permalink)
galaxygrey13 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 5,076 Ignacio iTrader: 1 / 100%	I just installed the Spacer and Gasket and now when i try to put the car into reverse it feels weird. Does anyone know what this is and how to fix it?

09-27-2007, 01:13 PM	#79 (permalink)
ozfizzle Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 11 Ozzie iTrader: 0 / 0%	yes, i installed it but will look to replace the plastic plug with a metal one soon.

09-27-2007, 01:22 PM	#80 (permalink)
ozfizzle Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 11 Ozzie iTrader: 0 / 0%	so i sprayed the brake cleaner all around the throttle body and my car did not idle at all. do you have any other suggestions.