GaryRudolph

I notice a lot of heat soak with the S/C in socal. With the EMS I pull 1.75 degrees timing at 122F and a good 5 degrees at 150F. It's quite often that I get in the 110-120F range where it pulls timing when sitting at a red light or letting things idle for a bit.

It's the next mod I have planned as I'm tired of sacrificing power from heat soak. Just haven't done it as I figure if I'm doing that I might as well do the head work at the same time. And just haven't had the time to do it all.

I know another socal member with an S/C has it installed and hasn't had any issues.

marcucci

Don't think it will fix all your problems with the s/c. A water mist for an air-air intercooler or a larger reserviour if it's a water unit would be good. If you don't have one at all, spend your money on that, first.

smccurry

This is an absolute steal!!
Just remember that Todd can do it in 4 hours or less, but from most other reports, first-timers (professionally paid mechanics) take longer. From 5-7 hours.
We tried to tackle this job ourselves (3 friends+me), and it became a 2-day job. My car remained in pieces overnight, where I had to stay over at my friends' house unexpectedly, and finished the job the next morning.
The local Acura quoted me $450 to do the job!!
I almost flew Todd out to do the install.

tenblade2001

I made the trip from Virginia... 1200miles. Well, worth the drive and money. The only problem with flying Todd out to you is the fact you don't get to see the famous "Heisenberg(sp?)" or get the Shiner Boch

Chiung

$210 is a good price for labor on this mod, especially considering Marcucci is on the smart end of the wrench.

If you're considering doing a thermostat, rad cap, fan switch combo, this would be a good time to do it as well, since the t'stat is relatively easy to access with the IM off.

dut

- most shops charge $40-$60 an hour... so thats reasonable...

marcucci

We have Honda dealers here in Dallas charging $100/hr for shop time. Most tuner shops charge $70+ an hour. I can charge what I am now because my overhead is almost nothing, I am basically charging for my time.

bigpurp

^ Pls let me know next time you're in South Florida. I will happily pay for your time, your meals and your brew of choice.

marcucci

I have family in West Palm if you are serious. I will probably head down there within the next year or so.

bigpurp

I am totally serious. I'll PM you my contact info.