FamilyGuy's 6MT Type S
12-06-2014, 09:02 PM
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Small DYI mod last week, the stock air intake has a funnel on the bumper directing the air upwards, towards the stock air intake piping. This took air away from the AEM, so I fixed it:
Few more random shots
Few more random shots
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12-07-2014, 07:54 AM
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Looking good, looking real good..
Was great meeting you last month!
Cheers!
Was great meeting you last month!
Cheers!
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12-07-2014, 02:27 PM
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lol. i want mine to look like that so bad hahaha
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12-13-2014, 10:51 AM
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Wow, that engine bay looks gorgeous - nice work!
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12-14-2014, 04:23 PM
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Thx guys it's been a fun project and great learning experience so far
Saving up for the next phase in the project
Saving up for the next phase in the project
12-14-2014, 08:11 PM
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^^^ .....which is?????
12-14-2014, 08:47 PM
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Suspension / handling 
The original one is getting tired, and the compliance bushings are starting to rip.
Still need to finish performance with hondata tune. Will be tricky cuz we're saving up for a house now, so the car budget will slow down, but I was able to do a lot this year, I'm happy with the progress so far. The car is a pleasure to drive on the freeway. Next is to extend that to the twisties.
The original one is getting tired, and the compliance bushings are starting to rip.
Still need to finish performance with hondata tune. Will be tricky cuz we're saving up for a house now, so the car budget will slow down, but I was able to do a lot this year, I'm happy with the progress so far. The car is a pleasure to drive on the freeway. Next is to extend that to the twisties.
12-15-2014, 12:52 PM
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Luv it. Puts more power to the ground esp in the first 3 gears. I did have issues with Spec at first but it worked out in the end. I recommend either their stage 2 setup or Clutchmasters FX250 with the AASCO flywheel. Replace your rear main seal while in there. I took mine to a local shop, this is a big job.
Def do a lightweight flywheel (single mass) along with a clutch. The flywheel is what frees up power to the wheels. Compliment that with a lightweight pulley to further reduce drivetrain load
Def do a lightweight flywheel (single mass) along with a clutch. The flywheel is what frees up power to the wheels. Compliment that with a lightweight pulley to further reduce drivetrain load
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12-15-2014, 03:04 PM
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Luv it. Puts more power to the ground esp in the first 3 gears. I did have issues with Spec at first but it worked out in the end. I recommend either their stage 2 setup or Clutchmasters FX250 with the AASCO flywheel. Replace your rear main seal while in there. I took mine to a local shop, this is a big job.
Def do a lightweight flywheel (single mass) along with a clutch. The flywheel is what frees up power to the wheels. Compliment that with a lightweight pulley to further reduce drivetrain load
Def do a lightweight flywheel (single mass) along with a clutch. The flywheel is what frees up power to the wheels. Compliment that with a lightweight pulley to further reduce drivetrain load
12-15-2014, 03:21 PM
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Here's the thread on the clutch and FW that I used when I did mine, good read:
https://acurazine.com/forums/perform...ch-kit-904261/
https://acurazine.com/forums/perform...ch-kit-904261/
12-15-2014, 09:57 PM
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I'm sure you'll like the end result regardless how you get there
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12-16-2014, 10:08 AM
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I know the feeling. Mine was slipping too when I bought the car.
I should try and do a new video. The car is pushing really hard now that the temps are in the 60s here in FL. I suck at doing videos though, it's hard to hold the phone steady and on target while shifting and steering, and I don't want to become a road hazard. Safety first.
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12-16-2014, 04:46 PM
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^^^^I demand a video NOW.
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12-16-2014, 09:16 PM
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^^^ LOL....wow.
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01-19-2015, 10:37 PM
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Finally had time to cut out the holes for the cargo nets today and sort out the trunk space
Since I removed the spare tire, I put together a flat tire emergency kit: air pump + tire plug kit + pliers, as well as jumper cables in case anything happens with the 17lb battery. Doesn't take up a lot of space and all together only weighs ~6lbs, so I still saved ~30lbs on the spare tire removal.
The trunk floor board bends a lot under heavy luggage, now that it doesn't have any support underneath anymore, so I put the tool foam piece back under it, secured with double sided tape. It doesn't weight anything, and although it doesn't reach the bottom of the board, it almost does, so any weight will only slightly bend it. Best I could think of for now.
Since I removed the spare tire, I put together a flat tire emergency kit: air pump + tire plug kit + pliers, as well as jumper cables in case anything happens with the 17lb battery. Doesn't take up a lot of space and all together only weighs ~6lbs, so I still saved ~30lbs on the spare tire removal.
The trunk floor board bends a lot under heavy luggage, now that it doesn't have any support underneath anymore, so I put the tool foam piece back under it, secured with double sided tape. It doesn't weight anything, and although it doesn't reach the bottom of the board, it almost does, so any weight will only slightly bend it. Best I could think of for now.
01-20-2015, 08:42 AM
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all the pics but no video? Nice progress tho.
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01-20-2015, 09:29 AM
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I didn't measure it, but it pretty mutch matched the OEM gaskets.
There's a photo on page 1 that shows Garzand measuring 44.8mm on one of them with plastic calipers. I think it's closer to 45mm.
There's a photo on page 1 that shows Garzand measuring 44.8mm on one of them with plastic calipers. I think it's closer to 45mm.
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01-20-2015, 11:34 AM
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just wanted to know how much material can be taken off since I have runners that a little over 45mm wide that I would like to have the intake manifold match up. The magnesium manifold has that weird lip where the 2 pieces are glued together.
01-20-2015, 12:17 PM
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I think you should be ok at that diameter. I measured a few IM / runner ports and IIRC they were all around ~45mm.
What lip you talking about? The one on the exterior of the IM where the two halves meet? Or inside the IM?
What lip you talking about? The one on the exterior of the IM where the two halves meet? Or inside the IM?
01-20-2015, 12:44 PM
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01-20-2015, 12:56 PM
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The lip from the ports to the outside edge wall? Not sure what the wall thickness is, but from the outside it looks thick enough.
If you mean inside the ports, that "lip" joint (looks like a thick black line in the photo), don't know if the ports are two halves joined together as well, or its wall thickness, but that joint is a depression, not a lip (sticking out), so again, I think you'll be ok at 45.xx mm. If you were trying to hit ~48mm or more then you might run into trouble.
You can always open up the two halves of the IM. Just remove the bolts and separate - don't know how hard it would be or if it damages the IM, but the sealant is Hondabond (gray). Then you could PnP inside the IM and see what the wall thicknesses are.
I didn't separate mine, Garzand just PnP'd as far as his drill would reach, along with same thing on the TB port.
If you mean inside the ports, that "lip" joint (looks like a thick black line in the photo), don't know if the ports are two halves joined together as well, or its wall thickness, but that joint is a depression, not a lip (sticking out), so again, I think you'll be ok at 45.xx mm. If you were trying to hit ~48mm or more then you might run into trouble.
You can always open up the two halves of the IM. Just remove the bolts and separate - don't know how hard it would be or if it damages the IM, but the sealant is Hondabond (gray). Then you could PnP inside the IM and see what the wall thicknesses are.
I didn't separate mine, Garzand just PnP'd as far as his drill would reach, along with same thing on the TB port.
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01-20-2015, 01:15 PM
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My head gaskets matched up perfectly to the runners, no matching needed there for me.
I think you'll be ok, a half of a millimeter is not a lot of length at all. It's around 0.020".
I think you'll be ok, a half of a millimeter is not a lot of length at all. It's around 0.020".
01-20-2015, 07:09 PM
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Looks good.
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01-22-2015, 08:37 PM
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now go get it put on!!!!
01-23-2015, 07:49 AM
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Somehow I have to ignore this box staring at me for a few more weeks, until I find time to finish researching and reading, reading and more reading About what else I need to do it right. My girl's getting me the progress RSB for my bday next week, and so far I plan to get skunk2 front camber kit, and leaning towards the spc rear camber kit, read too many issues with the ingals one, after that I don't know. I'm leaning towards new OEM FSB bushings and end links, OEM rear links, the rest of them, and Heeltoe compliance bushings. I'm a little scared about the rear toe, not sure what other options we have there yet besides ingals.
I had to jump on XLR8's sale on the N1's though, great deal
I had to jump on XLR8's sale on the N1's though, great deal
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01-23-2015, 08:01 AM
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^from what I've read regarding rear toe adjustment with the SPC upper camber arm, is that you can get toe within spec. I'm sure Rockstar can answer this for sure.
Congrats on the coils, and the soon to be had Progress RSB!
Congrats on the coils, and the soon to be had Progress RSB!
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01-23-2015, 08:31 AM
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