CT intake manifold gasket..a good idea to replace or headache waiting to happen?
06-04-2009, 08:21 PM
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CT intake manifold gasket..a good idea to replace or headache waiting to happen?
Hey all. Quick question: I was creeping through the black market section and I saw one of the vendors saying all CT items were reduced in pricing so thats the only reason I'm considering getting this. I;ve done my homework to a little extent for the intake manfold. According to Hondata, they say:
"Around town, testing has shown an average drop of around 10 degrees C (50 F) which is good for around 3 percent power increase. Remember though that 3 percent power increase is difficult to feel."
And then on Comptech's website they say its roughly a 3 hour install. So, given all the negatives, should I waste my time with this or let it go? I just made some huge mods to my car and put alot of $$ in just like the rest of you. My car has 67k miles, it is 4.5 years old and I plan on keeping it for at least another 5-6 years. In addition, I plan on getting the Hondata reflash in about a month as well. Is it a good investment considering it says on the product descirption "This Gasket has better sealing properties (less changce of leaks)" than the crappy OEM one? Just looking for the expert's
on this. Thanks.
"Around town, testing has shown an average drop of around 10 degrees C (50 F) which is good for around 3 percent power increase. Remember though that 3 percent power increase is difficult to feel."
And then on Comptech's website they say its roughly a 3 hour install. So, given all the negatives, should I waste my time with this or let it go? I just made some huge mods to my car and put alot of $$ in just like the rest of you. My car has 67k miles, it is 4.5 years old and I plan on keeping it for at least another 5-6 years. In addition, I plan on getting the Hondata reflash in about a month as well. Is it a good investment considering it says on the product descirption "This Gasket has better sealing properties (less changce of leaks)" than the crappy OEM one? Just looking for the expert's
on this. Thanks.
06-04-2009, 11:14 PM
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06-05-2009, 05:39 AM
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The biggest risk I know of right now is you fk'ing up the install and not putting it back together correctly. I've had my Hondata IMG on for quite a long time and not issues at all.
06-05-2009, 07:27 AM
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lol thats the reponse I was looking for. thanks moda
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