Attempting to install Hondata Gasket
05-03-2006, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by JerryIII,May 3 2006, 08:25 AM
I need this done also.
oops - forgot about you - and Vyktor wants to do his also. Let's try to arrange to do these 4 all together - isn't Zdave holding a mod session soon?
05-03-2006, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by negcamber,May 3 2006, 09:20 AM
Not an uber mechanic, but I do my own brakes, installed my header + exhaust. I know which way to turn a wrench (righty tighty - lefty loosey 
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I could probably install the gasket myself with Marcucci's instructions, but it is always good to have someone around who has done the work few times before in case I get in trouble.
)I could probably install the gasket myself with Marcucci's instructions, but it is always good to have someone around who has done the work few times before in case I get in trouble.
I'll happily host this, I've got a garage that will take two cars. And a cooler, and a grill....
05-03-2006, 07:24 AM
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Sounds good. I'll probably tackle this tomorrow then. Thanks for all the advice and the links. I'll let you guys know the results. I plan on getting it dyno'd after the install as well, so I can get some concrete numbers for this mod 
05-03-2006, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Chiung,May 3 2006, 10:21 AM
oops - forgot about you - and Vyktor wants to do his also. Let's try to arrange to do these 4 all together - isn't Zdave holding a mod session soon?
I've got alot of other stuff on my plate-no Mod Session hosted by me for awhile!
Maybe mid-summer or so.
05-03-2006, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by wildcardtrd,May 3 2006, 10:24 AM
Sounds good. I'll probably tackle this tomorrow then. Thanks for all the advice and the links. I'll let you guys know the results. I plan on getting it dyno'd after the install as well, so I can get some concrete numbers for this mod
Expect things to not go smoothly, so I'd dedicate both days of a weekend. It is alot of work and it can be quite stressfull at times. You will be performing what at first appears to be impossible.
From what i understand there is no real power gain, rather what this mod does is prevents power loss. Your engine will bog less in the hot summer months that are right around the corner. Plus your engine will run cooler during spirited drives.
It is worth having, especially in Florida.
-bill
05-03-2006, 08:56 AM
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OK, so all we really need to come up with to keep Chiung stuck in Hondata Heck for the rest of his life is a creeper-type thing that would allow him to lie down above the engine while he does his work = no back pain. 
I can design it if someone else has the welder and steel tubing we'll need. You'd trust it to work, wouldn't you Chiung?
Seriously though, someone really does need to take the torch from Chiung on this (someone without pre-existing back problem - that rules me out) because I don't want him burned out so badly that he won't ever touch a wrench again in case another great, have-to-have mod comes along.
I can design it if someone else has the welder and steel tubing we'll need. You'd trust it to work, wouldn't you Chiung?
Seriously though, someone really does need to take the torch from Chiung on this (someone without pre-existing back problem - that rules me out) because I don't want him burned out so badly that he won't ever touch a wrench again in case another great, have-to-have mod comes along.
05-03-2006, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Willie Gee,May 3 2006, 05:53 AM
I'll lend a hand or tools, whichever is needed.
Dave, aren't you in San Diego?
Dave, aren't you in San Diego?
well chiung, i guess i'll spare you the 12 hours of bending over and the next day backaches this time.
05-03-2006, 09:35 AM
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Like I said...I'm not a real mechanic, but if Chiung can teach the tricks, I'd be glad to pass along what I learn for the next generation. I'll have to see how complicated the whole affair is after getting some instruction from Chiung.
And Chiung...I can do most of the wrench turning on my car if you can help out with the rough spots. That should help your back.
BTW...after comparing WillieGee's intake temp to mine after a hard run on I-75 while returning from the Dragon, I have no doubt this mod is worth the trouble. Could fry an egg on my intake manifold...could actually touch Bill's.
And Chiung...I can do most of the wrench turning on my car if you can help out with the rough spots. That should help your back.
BTW...after comparing WillieGee's intake temp to mine after a hard run on I-75 while returning from the Dragon, I have no doubt this mod is worth the trouble. Could fry an egg on my intake manifold...could actually touch Bill's.