DIY: HONDATA IMG INSTALL - Page 5

***CaliGuy*** · 06-16-2007, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Qshooter151

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?

+1 Based on this thread this is not what I would consider an "easy install".

alexv305 · 06-16-2007, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Qshooter151

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?

I got it man.. Ive just never messed with manifolds and coolant before. Ive done headers, cat backs, ecu upgrades and other pretty easy mods.. I was just curious.. Plus my friend is guna be there to help me.. He works at a local mechanic shop called Vic's Auto.. But yea I am good with tools I just never drained a radiator before..lol I know its lame...

***CaliGuy*** · 06-16-2007, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by alexv305

I got it man.. Ive just never messed with manifolds and coolant before. Ive done headers, cat backs, ecu upgrades and other pretty easy mods.. I was just curious.. Plus my friend is guna be there to help me.. He works at a local mechanic shop called Vic's Auto.. But yea I am good with tools I just never drained a radiator before..lol I know its lame...

Best of luck to ya! I'm gonna be attempting this along with the TB spacer and coolant bypass next weekend. To be honest this (IMG) has me intimidated. I've done haders, intakes, pulleys before (other cars). I must admit the SI is not the easiest car to work on, mainly due to the ultra-cramped engine compartment.

**Qshooter151** · 06-16-2007, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliGuy

+1 Based on this thread this is not what I would consider an "easy install".

no, it's not. it sucked...

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexv305

I got it man.. Ive just never messed with manifolds and coolant before. Ive done headers, cat backs, ecu upgrades and other pretty easy mods.. I was just curious.. Plus my friend is guna be there to help me.. He works at a local mechanic shop called Vic's Auto.. But yea I am good with tools I just never drained a radiator before..lol I know its lame...

ok bro. let us know how ya make out...

BATANG CITY JAIL · 06-17-2007, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by alexv305

I got it man.. Ive just never messed with manifolds and coolant before. Ive done headers, cat backs, ecu upgrades and other pretty easy mods.. I was just curious.. Plus my friend is guna be there to help me.. He works at a local mechanic shop called Vic's Auto.. But yea I am good with tools I just never drained a radiator before..lol I know its lame...

when u drain it make sure when u put it back, you tight it on the mark.

RANGERSi07 · 06-20-2007, 05:38 PM

seems like this would be quite a task...how much you think a garage would charge for them to do this?

BATANG CITY JAIL · 06-20-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RANGERSi07

seems like this would be quite a task...how much you think a garage would charge for them to do this?

i wouldn't let some garage do it it for me unelss im getting some other things done...

***CaliGuy*** · 06-20-2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RANGERSi07

seems like this would be quite a task...how much you think a garage would charge for them to do this?

I would say $200 at the very least. probably $300

RANGERSi07 · 06-20-2007, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliGuy

I would say $200 at the very least. probably $300

thanks Ill just do it myself...how were the bolts under the manifold PITA to get to?

**dentrecords** · 06-20-2007, 06:48 PM

The bolts under the manifold were actually one of the easier things to do. The bracket supporting the manifold was a royal pain to get unbolted, and bolt back on.. however, there is a better way of doing it.

*DIY-HONDATA IMG Install-Q Style

The biggest PITA IMO was actually the hose clamp under the manifold, and getting the manifold itself off.

Forkingkrazy · 06-20-2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BATANG CITY JAIL

bump for night crew....lol...

Good write up!

What is the effect of doing such an install? What is to be expected?

BATANG CITY JAIL · 06-20-2007, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Forkingkrazy

Good write up!

What is the effect of doing such an install? What is to be expected?

it will lower your intake temp..

BlackSnoop · 06-20-2007, 07:26 PM

^it works very well on the comptech charger too, i can tell a difference in how hot the charger is but not in performance..boo

Forkingkrazy · 06-20-2007, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BATANG CITY JAIL

it will lower your intake temp..

Thank u.. fast response! +Rep

DATA02 · 06-21-2007, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dentrecords

The bolts under the manifold were actually one of the easier things to do. The bracket supporting the manifold was a royal pain to get unbolted, and bolt back on.. however, there is a better way of doing it.

The biggest PITA IMO was actually the hose clamp under the manifold, and getting the manifold itself off.

The hose clamp under the manifold came off easy for me (used curved plyers to push clamp further down hose, then used a large flat head to carefully push a little corner of the each side of the hose off the connector) it pulled right off. Taking the damn manifold out was the tricky part, it will rub and get stuck on the left side. There is wire connected to the bracket supporting the manifold that took me forever to figure out how to pull off because I didn't want to break it (don't push tab, but pull tab outward then push the connector up). The bottom nut can then be reached pretty easy with an extension. Good luck man

EL K20Z3 · 06-22-2007, 04:12 AM

how long does the process take!

EL K20Z3 · 07-17-2007, 04:29 AM

I just did mine 2 weeks ago and i really dont notice the diff. only when i first start my car and run for about 15 min do i feel any thing but after that it just runs normal. alot of the stuff to take the IM is not necessary but oh well do what you want!

gibbletz · 07-29-2007, 03:26 PM

You wont really feel any gains with this mod, but it'll help keep the power consistent.

gibbletz · 07-30-2007, 01:53 AM

Im installing the p2r tb spacer, tb gasket, and IMG (hopefully this week) and will post if I feel much of a difference on the manifold temp and drivabiltiy.

07_FG_4Dr_S.i. · 07-30-2007, 06:26 PM

i bought the CorSport Intake Manifold Heat Gasket guessing it should be same as hondata just a little cheaper right ? i also bought the img, p2r spacer , 2 tb gaskets for the spacer , injen cai , and twm shifter

07-17-2007, 04:29 AM	#97 (permalink)
EL K20Z3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 175 iTrader: 0 / 0%	K20z3 I just did mine 2 weeks ago and i really dont notice the diff. only when i first start my car and run for about 15 min do i feel any thing but after that it just runs normal. alot of the stuff to take the IM is not necessary but oh well do what you want!

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RANGERSi07 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC/CT/GA Posts: 500 iTrader: 0 / 0%	seems like this would be quite a task...how much you think a garage would charge for them to do this?

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07-30-2007, 06:26 PM	#100 (permalink)
07_FG_4Dr_S.i. Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NuEvA YoRk Posts: 781 Jason iTrader: 4 / 100%	i bought the CorSport Intake Manifold Heat Gasket guessing it should be same as hondata just a little cheaper right ? i also bought the img, p2r spacer , 2 tb gaskets for the spacer , injen cai , and twm shifter