hondata IMG worth it on turbosetup?
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Originally Posted by S2oooNvegas,Nov 10 2008, 08:34 PM
Coo, youll be OK then. mini me isnt bad to install, from what ive heard.
No loctite. the thing is, the manifold walks around as it expands and contracts. so after 2-3 hours run time, or 150 miles, the nuts will all go at least another half turn, to hold torque of 20 ft lbs. make sure all the supports are in place also, many miss that. Ive done both ways, large flat washers 2-3mm thick, under block side of bracket, and or enlarging the holes at manifold side of bracket.
Also use a medium coat of this...
that rules. i first port match mine, cause they always overhang the ports, then use gasgacinch, and ive never had an issue. every single one has been half to 3/4 turn loose within 2 days.
I have then rechecked the torque again at 500 miles, perfect. not loose at all.
No loctite. the thing is, the manifold walks around as it expands and contracts. so after 2-3 hours run time, or 150 miles, the nuts will all go at least another half turn, to hold torque of 20 ft lbs. make sure all the supports are in place also, many miss that. Ive done both ways, large flat washers 2-3mm thick, under block side of bracket, and or enlarging the holes at manifold side of bracket.
Also use a medium coat of this...
that rules. i first port match mine, cause they always overhang the ports, then use gasgacinch, and ive never had an issue. every single one has been half to 3/4 turn loose within 2 days.
I have then rechecked the torque again at 500 miles, perfect. not loose at all.
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Unless I absolutely had to remove the intake manifold or cylinder head, I wouldn't bother.
My own time vs benefit analysis says I'd rather be
than removing a perfectly good intake gasket that isn't leaking.
My own time vs benefit analysis says I'd rather be
than removing a perfectly good intake gasket that isn't leaking.
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Originally Posted by EK9MAX,Nov 11 2008, 08:52 PM
seems like a lot of work to get at those botls again..... doesn' the alternator and tensioner have to come off to get at all of them???
Ive always torqued them to 20 lb ft also. I dont know about other guys, but thats where i set them. no problemos.
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