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Old 08-30-2006, 06:04 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hondata IM gasket
I just ordered my Hondata IM gasket. I know it's a little late, but is it worth it? 3-4 HP for $60 doesn't sound bad. I plan on installing this myself as I do everything else
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It's a kind of hard install too from what I've heard.

The Hondata IMG doesn't give you any power, it justs gives you back any power you would lose from the high heat. I believe it can reduce air temps by 15-40 degrees. Not sure how that translate into real world performance though.
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Old 08-30-2006, 07:12 PM   #3 (permalink)
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installation is a biatch. I was quoted $40 for the IMG, and $220 I think for the install.
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Old 08-30-2006, 07:35 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Did it myself and followed someone elses instructions on another informative site like this. It is a bitch to do and per Hondata's site, significantly lowers intake temp. That's good for any mod.
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It's not that bad, I have done a few install already. Just time consuming and a pain.
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Ya, I get mixed reviews. Some say it was hard, some say it was easy yet time consuming. I got the same reviews when asking about the suspension install. I found the suspension install to be extremely easy. So how does this compare. SPRING/SUSPENSION install on a scale of 1-5, 5 being the hardest I'd give it a 1.5. For those who have done the IM gasket install what would you rate it on a scale from 1-5?
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Old 08-31-2006, 06:50 PM   #8 (permalink)
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cool, that might come in handy!
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not sure if it's the same, but i've done it before on a b-series motor. first time was a little hard because of the tight space. after that it was pretty easy. i would give it a 3.5 on the b-series motor and after the first install it was like 1.5 afterwards.
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Old 09-01-2006, 05:10 PM   #11 (permalink)
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not sure if it's the same, but i've done it before on a b-series motor. first time was a little hard because of the tight space. after that it was pretty easy. i would give it a 3.5 on the b-series motor and after the first install it was like 1.5 afterwards.
Ya, I've install a Spoon Ventuli plate (aka "rubber chicken") on a B16 before and it was pretty tight. But on the K motors the intake manifold is right there in front of you and the only hang up I could see would be the bottom bracket.
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Well, I did the install today. It was fairly easy and only took about 1.5 hours. I have not driven it yet so I will give an update soon.
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cool.. how helpful was the instructions... i bought mine last year.. busy at work.. haven't touch it.. hhahahah
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which instruction did you follow through out the installation?
now my butt is itchy i might install it myself instead of selling it.

what kind of tools did you use?
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I dont' think there will be a big enough gain where you would feel anything.
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