TougeBomber

Got the HONDATA gasket and have been hearing all these things to help you remove the manifold like taking off youre alternator or something like that...

Don't want to start pulling off any parts that don't need to be...

I was wondering if there's anyone who whould want to help me with this that has already done it or would want to install theirs at the same time and help each other out?

Thanks

Philip

DragonHeart

Where are you at???

TougeBomber

Santa Clarita, but I'm down to meet somewhere else...

ZaToIChI

How does this part improve performance, quicker response , increased turbulence etc.?

viK

helps with heatsoak

Ray

I'm interested in installing mine, would like to know if I can change the thermostat from underneath without taking out the manifold again later though.

CrAzYNeSs

Yeah - You can I did mine after I put the manifold back on.

Surprisingly I got the hondata, thermostat, and fanswitch done myself and believe me I'M NOT MECHANICALLY INCLINED. It was a crazy 7-8 hr task for me because it was a first time. Make sure you have everything though:

I followed the instructions here and printed everything w/ pictures:
http://www.s2000.org/mods/insulator/

G'luck and if you guys run into any problems - shoot me a PM.

P.S. - To make it short, if i were to do this again; I wouldn't. I got so frustrated it wasnt worth the $130+ or so to pay someone else.

-Jeff

wchristian2

Id be willing to help.....or do it for you for a small fee . I do a lot of stuff for some of the S2ki members and Mt Sac students.....im the "behind the scenes mechanic", shoot me a PM if you want some help.

penguinap1

The easy way to change a thermostat without taking off intake manifold is below.

1. Jack up your car
2. Take off LLC from drain
3. Lose the radiator hose band **just radiator side**
4. Take off 2 screws that are on thermostat cover.
5. Grab lower radiator hose then thermostat cover is come off with radiator hose.

That way you do not need hastle with taking off manifold though.