[Zimtron]

Hey guys,

I installed my skunk2 intake today (took almost 5 hours), I must say the instructions given are absolutely terrible ... there is nothing about re-arranging the harnesses or anything about the battery ground wire. Anyways I filled the rad up and let the car run with the cap loose ... uploaded the flash after everything was put back together and walah the car runs like a dream.

Fast foward 3 minutes down the road, my temp gauge is almost at the max ... I pull over and put more antifreeze in it. Head back to the shop and check it again ... kept putting more in and watching the rad slowly take it in. I let the car run again with the cap loose and checked for leaks ... nothing except for when I kept spilling. I put the stock tune back on because the rad fans were not turning on as well.

I finally decided to go home as I was completely fed up, the temp guage reached a little past the middle mark which is a tad above what im normally seeing. Now I have a CEL light on, the odometer is going backwards and the rad fans are not turning on.

The car was smoking by the time I got it home (temp guage read a tad above half) but it was likely from all the spilled coolant heating up in the engine bay.

Can anyone provide some insight on this? Im going to check the coolant yet again in the morning and try pulling the battery cable.

 

[dukespaw]

I had a similar issue when I installed my hybrid racing intake. To resolve it I let the car run in my drive way with the heat on high and let the rad fan come on twice. I shut the car off and let it cool down and topped up the coolant. After that I was good to go, no overheating.

 

[Zimtron]

Turns out the clamp for the rad hose wasnt seated properly ... must have been leaking when I revved the motor through normal shifting. Unfortunately found this out after taking it to the dealership this morning.

Its all good now, changed my tune to the MAP based and the CEL went away. The dealership even cleared the anti theft for the radio while they were at it!

 

[dgunay]

This is why i bought rick spec'd cold air intake.

You don't have to replace upper radiator hose. It's recommended but not required like hybrid or junk2. Replacing the radiator hose sounds like it's not a big deal, but actually it's a big deal if you install the cold air intake at the same time.

I replaced upper hose radiator with NAPA 7777 6 months after i installed the cold air intake.

 

[Anspekalski]

^ all because of a coolant change? longer install? lol

The reason why its overheating, there probably air in the cooling system. Make sure you properly blurp the coolant, after your drives. There nothing wrong with the Hybrid or Skunk2 they are both great intakes.

 

[Zimtron]

This is why i bought rick spec'd cold air intake.

You don't have to replace upper radiator hose. It's recommended but not required like hybrid or junk2. Replacing the radiator hose sounds like it's not a big deal, but actually it's a big deal if you install the cold air intake at the same time.

I replaced upper hose radiator with NAPA 7777 6 months after i installed the cold air intake.

The instructions that came with the kit may as well have been thrown out.

1.) They dont mention you have to move the ECU harness over the brake fluid res just to attach to the ECU once its moved.

2.) The ground wire going to the battery once moved is insanely tight.

3.) The coolant res tank is in the worst spot imaginable. I cant even check the level from the engine bay ... you have to remove the battery & tray just to take it out.

The end result with the MAP tune is incredibly hard to argue though

 

[Anspekalski]

I thought the install was pretty straight forward, I dont recall having any issues checking my Coolant reservoir, I also had a smaller battery.

 

[TurtleHorse]

You didn't bleed the system properly..

 

[dgunay]

^ all because of a coolant change? longer install? lol

The reason why its overheating, there probably air in the cooling system. Make sure you properly blurp the coolant, after your drives. There nothing wrong with the Hybrid or Skunk2 they are both great intakes.

I didn't say there's something wrong about skunk2 or hybrid. All 3.5 inch intakes are great for k series, but RSD is the easiest one (less hassle) to install and there's no risk of overheating after the installation.

 

[Anspekalski]

The risk of overheating is from people that cant perform proper coolant changes.

 

[Em1sivtec781]

When first filled coolant and start your car turn your heat on so the coolant fill the heater core . I did this after draining my coolant to install my supercharger . Then every morning i top off about a cup of water had to do this for 4 days my temp gauged never went past half and my temp during data log was below 190 degrees . It takes a while for the system to air out and be filled but check it every time when the engine is cold and top off when needed

 

[Anspekalski]

If you want to do this properly and not wait a couple of days, not messing around with your radiator cap from day to day burping constantly worrying about overheating. Then This is a 100% Must have for your tool set. In fact every mechanic/ Enthusiast must have this tool by mandatory. This tool will remove all of the air in your system 1000%. :beer:


Lisle 24680 Spill Free Funnel The New Improved Version of The 24610 Model | eBay

 

[Em1sivtec781]

That tool is good to have , its nxt on my list of tools

 

[Zimtron]

Is there any way I can move the coolant res tank to another spot?

Possibly zip tie it somewhere else?

I cant stand knowing I have to remove the battery and tray just to top it off.

 

[TurtleHorse]

You can get a long funnel. I've done it already with my car. Like a transmission funnel will work.

 

[06Hondacivicsi]

I didn't say there's something wrong about skunk2 or hybrid. All 3.5 inch intakes are great for k series, but RSD is the easiest one (less hassle) to install and there's no risk of overheating after the installation.

The HR is not bad at all, unless you don't know how to drain and re-fill your coolant system; at which point you probably should not be messing with that stuff.

 

[Zimtron]

You can get a long funnel. I've done it already with my car. Like a transmission funnel will work.

Even if this does work how are you supposed to get the cap off? Its directly below the battery mount .. plus you can barely see the res level with a light

 

[sparksk20]

I didn't read the whole thread but here goes. Now as far as the overheating issue I had that too. Make sure all your heater hoses are snug and tight with the heater hose clamps Very Important because if you don't you'll have a leak and more air in the lines.

Secondly get a spillfree funnel and put the heat on fullplast to let it circulate through the system. Just leaving the radiator open really doesn't help much. I use a spill-free funnel and once I connect everything I pour in the fluids wait for the bubbles to stop no leaks at all good to go.