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Fico
04-21-2008, 08:36 AM
my engine bay is dirty because i have no outside faucet, no money, and i live in the north east, also it was winter time hence the hoodie, so unless you want to clean my engine bay STFU, i know its dirty


First you will need to prop the hood open for easier access ;)
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/vibratingcow/100_0677.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/vibratingcow/100_0676.jpg
(I removed my front bumper but i only have 4 bolts holding it on so it was just easier for me.)



Then you need to remove the radiator support, there is a little 10mm bolt at the bottom that is a bitch to get to. you also need to unbolt the radiator and ac condenser from the support, but i shouldn't have to tell you that.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/vibratingcow/100_0683.jpg



You will then be able to tilt the radiator forward and freely get to the 6, 12mm bolts on the underside of the intake.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/vibratingcow/100_0685.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/vibratingcow/100_0686.jpg



Once those are removed replace the intake plate with he spacer and remember the gasket, you will replace the bolts with the ones int he kit.

Now your done Installing and you can just redo the steps to put everything back together and your ready!.

BTW, this is what i found in mine
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/vibratingcow/100_0684.jpg

davisj3537
04-21-2008, 08:53 AM
Clean your fucking engine bay:mmad: Good God!lol. I have not ever seen anyone remove the radiator support to do this. That is interesting. You think it is easier than removing the intake and TB? So you found oil and a socket in your spacer or just the oil?lol

Fico
04-21-2008, 08:56 AM
Clean your fucking engine bay:mmad: Good God!lol

ha ha i put my DIY Wrinkle Black Valve Cover on and im going to be cleaning it soon

talonXracer
04-21-2008, 09:02 AM
The oil is a normal condition, a function of the PCV system. A catch can placed between the PCV and the IM can be used to allow all that vaporous oil to recondense there, instead of the intake mani.

Fico
04-21-2008, 09:33 AM
The oil is a normal condition, a function of the PCV system. A catch can placed between the PCV and the IM can be used to allow all that vaporous oil to recondense there, instead of the intake mani.

i was talking about the 5/16'th socket but i do need a catch can

davisj3537
04-21-2008, 11:19 AM
i was talking about the 5/16'th socket but i do need a catch can

Nice!

Jpax
04-21-2008, 12:35 PM
WOW you found that in your intake! your lucky that didn't go into a chamber, !!! CAA BOOM

Nice DIY, weres the pic of the plemtum installed?

Fico
04-21-2008, 12:55 PM
WOW you found that in your intake! your lucky that didn't go into a chamber, !!! CAA BOOM

Nice DIY, weres the pic of the plemtum installed?

its the 3ed one from the bottom, its not that easy to see installed because its sitting all the way at the bottom but yeah

Tnhatch03
04-21-2008, 01:00 PM
i can't tell which is dirtier. your hand or your engine bay? lol

great write up, again!

SyckSiR
04-21-2008, 01:31 PM
i still say this mod is worthless without 500+hp and a P&P head.

civictype_r04
04-21-2008, 01:33 PM
Nice write up. How could you let your engine bay get thet dirty?

Fico
04-21-2008, 01:43 PM
i can't tell which is dirtier. your hand or your engine bay? lol

great write up, again!

ha ha you should see my bathroom lol, the sink is a mess from washing my hands and splashing water all over, i just cleaned my apartment today though or id take pictures lol


i still say this mod is worthless without 500+hp and a P&P head.
i had a before and after datalog and it deffinatly leaned my engine out from 3-4k so its doing something, every number counts!


Nice write up. How could you let your engine bay get thet dirty?
i live in the northeast and i have no outside water hookup

locoep3
04-21-2008, 08:52 PM
nice i was thinkin about it now i can do it nice write up man

rolldic
05-07-2008, 12:15 PM
that engine bay made me throw up:mfrown:

trickkykidd.02
05-07-2008, 01:01 PM
Can you do a DIY toolbox organization next...

roboticfailure
05-07-2008, 01:28 PM
I vote for dirtiest bay of the month award.

somejaykid
05-07-2008, 01:29 PM
damn that thing is DIRTY clean her up man

Guardian
05-07-2008, 01:59 PM
some ppl like to do things the hard way

Fico
05-07-2008, 02:09 PM
some ppl like to do things the hard way

what did i do the hard way? the radiator support?

RollinCivic
05-08-2008, 08:24 AM
You notice any kind of differences with that? Would it be the same thing as getting an RBC mani?

EX-FULLRACE EP3
05-08-2008, 08:45 AM
Hows the Nitrous working out for you?

Fico
05-08-2008, 08:49 AM
Hows the Nitrous working out for you?

it was good but i dont spray anymore i just was lazy and never pulled the kit out lol

brandan_renner
05-08-2008, 06:21 PM
how in the hell did ur motor not eat that socket

oh and im still rockin the mannilla folder gasket

lostep3
05-08-2008, 07:50 PM
I was thinking of getting this when I did my Hondata gasket, but didn't want to spend the money on it.

wil524
05-11-2008, 06:25 PM
what did i do the hard way? the radiator support?

I think he means it would be easier to reach it underneath. I know it is a clear from underneath the car.

Fico
05-11-2008, 07:55 PM
I think he means it would be easier to reach it underneath. I know it is a clear from underneath the car.

ehh i think that would be the harder way, its not that clear of a shot i think my way took alot of the hassle out of it

ep16three
05-24-2008, 09:14 PM
So what kind of gains did you get from it?.... anything?.... placebo effect?

The S
06-02-2008, 12:39 AM
i got one for free. should be at my house thursday.....was it worth it....easier way to put it on????

Fico
06-02-2008, 03:43 AM
i wouldnt put it on if you have an A3 thats the only thing, it will kill power on the a3 rather then make it

revned3182
02-27-2014, 11:30 AM
pics no more work. pretty please fix.