hey guys, im kinda new to the FI scene, and im having a problem with my manifold, im not exactly sure which model it is, but I believe its a lovefab sidewinder
and at this point my vtec solenoid wont fit, there is very little to no space, and of course there is a heat issue about melting my wires. which I believe after reading the s2ki I need to wrap it, but im trying to ask is if there is a secret in making this vtec solenoid fit, if anyone has any input would be great thank you.

 

good luck, havnt heard anything about lovefab in a long time, is it touching the solenoid?, u can always heat wrap the solenoid, wrap the mani too, or ceramic coat it

 

Got any pictures ? maybe we can at least help you with a manufacturer, if not more. there are very few of us still running the lovefab sidewinder setup.

 

is it touching the solenoid or is it touching the switch?

 

ok i was able to get it to fit, but its really really close to the turbo and manifold. am i suppose to wrap the switch ? and if anyone know what type of lovefab manifold it is?

 

I think that's the vtec oil pressure switch, which you don't need if your using aem. You can put a bolt there and plug it. I did that on mine. I cant find the thread maybe someone will chime in.

 

Not sure of the thread count, but it's the same as the 14mm strut studs and axle bolts.

 

Like these guys said the switch you don't need just find the right thread pitch bolt and plug it off and wrap the solenoid plug and wire

 

i would like to have it plugged in even though i dont need it, in nyc i need to do inspection on the car every year. im trying to jut have it plugged in with enough clearance so it wont melt anything, and can pass inspection without having to plug and unplug that much things. we thinknig about getting a spacer so there would be more space between the turbo and solenoid

 

im also in nyc.....when inspection time comes around jump the pins and dont go into vtec and u'll be fine...u'll only need to put about 40-50 miles on the factory computer to pass