JTso

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Hondata actually released the heatshield gasket last month but didn't update their web page until I email them today.

The price is $60 plus shipping. The gasket should come in handy to cool the intake temp for the upcoming summer weather.

CGTSX2004

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I'm curious as to what the installation cost will be though. Please keep us updated, especially if you get a price for the installation cost. Would be much appreciated.

cmf

So this gasket is a one time try, correct? Thought I read that if you dick it up, you can't use it? . This gasket goes where exactly?
It's hot as a bastard around here so anything that will lower temps is a bonus to buy!

accsuperstar

jtso you mod bastard! lol

JTso

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Matt at Hondata said the gasket goes between the injector base and the cylinder head. Item #8 in the picture below.



The gasket is reusable and doesn't require any sealant for installation. I've used one on my Civic and have reused it many times during the process of various modifications.

I'm not sure about installation cost because I'll be installing it myself.

TinkySD

someone's addicted.............

JTso

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No kidding! This mod thing is like smoking crack. Once you start, you just can't stop!

Stokeless_TSX

ill be ordering one right behind you muahahah

xizor

The removal/installation of the intake manifold looks very easy from the Helm's manual.

My roommate put a Hondata Gasket on his Prelude 2 weeks ago, but it took him more than 3hrs because the H22 is mounted opposite of ours w/ the intake manifold on the rear of the engine.

I think the Hondata gasket can be put on our K24 in an 1-1.5hrs. I'm looking at the RSX installs, but they have to drain their radiator fluid and move stuff. Our manifold just comes off after removing the intake and some wires.

JTso

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xizor, Keep in mind this is not an intake manifold gasket. It's a heatshield gasket which requires draining the coolant first. It will be a little labor intensive.

It would be way easy if it replaces the intake manifold gasket, but the benefit won't be as good.

Item #2 is the intake gasket.

xizor

ah got it, still not terrible because there's a lot of room to maneuver up there. looks like some more bolts and a ton of hoses to remove.

is it necessary to replace the intake manifold gasket when doing the install. I'm assuming the manifold needs to be removed from the injector base.

JTso

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Yes, you need to remove the intake manifold to get to the bolts for the injector base. However, I think you can reuse the intake gasket during reinstallation.

Stokeless_TSX

hmmm i gotta drain all the coolant??? oh well i guess ill do it blah i hate gettin dirty now lol

xizor

some rsx installs say u can just drain half

JTso

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Yeah, you just need to drain enough below the cylinder head so no coolant comes out when you remove the injector base.

Tsex on 19s

So what performance increase would one be looking at with this gasket... sorry guys ima newbie to this engine mod thingy.. im jus tryin to get a lil more out of this car...

JTso

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You can learn more about it here

One reviewer experienced 5 whp increased, which is not bad at all for $60.

Another source experienced approx. 7 whp increased from a TSX.

tuan209

that is pretty impressive.

Tsex on 19s

that is very impressive for 60 bucks, will this do any damage or strain on the engine?

Wess

What do you mean reuse it? I thought we were replacing it with the heatshield gasket? I'm new to all this stuff, but the gains sound nice and I would love to order it and get it done. Thanks

Wes

Tsex on 19s

Okay now that i kno a lil about this hondata gasket, im very interested, but im not too much of a "self- installer" how much you think this will charge me to install by someone

JTso

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You can reuse the Hondata gasket if you need to take things apart without having to buy a new gasket. Whereas the stock gasket is not reusable.

Tsex on 19s

any installation prices... jus lookin for an estimate here... is this an easy install? even after an intake is put in...

*mind me guys, im learning bout this perfomance modding...

Stokeless_TSX

johnny did you have to call to order i dont see a place for it to be ordered online...arg ill call doug tomorrow

JTso

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Stoke, don't bother calling Doug because they don't sell direct. Just call one of the Hondata dealers listed on their site and ask for the TSX gasket.

TinkySD

So are you going to dyno before and after jtso?

JTso

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Only if Stokeless is going to the dyno at the same time. I want to see if he can maintain his highest HP title. Btw, if anything, it will only be an after dyno because I already have the before result from the DC header.

Tsex on 19s

Ima wait and let yall be the test dummies..

NocturnalEvo

so nobody has any idea on pricing for the install yet...

Dani

apparently people dont hv that much exp with Hondata Gasket for Acura TSX (since they just came out), i called up a local Hondata dealer today and they said it might take 2~3 hours (that's longer than i expected), cant be sure til he see the kit

the funny thing is, i called 2 diff dealers, and non of them know that Hondata released heatshield gasket for TSX, guess it's too new huh!

owell, let's wait for those 2 crazy modders (Stoke and JTso) and i am sure they will let us know

tuan209

i called a houston area dealer today and they quoted me 140 for the install.

cmf

Install that costs twice as much as the part...why does that sound crazy?!

tuan209

haha...yea. but they said it takes about 2hrs, it does seem pretty tedious.

accsuperstar

we could install ours at the same time tuan. i plan on ordering one once school ends.

tuan209

cool! tell me when you want to order, maybe we can save on shipping. im out of school at then end of the week so im pretty much freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

tuan209

actually im call a few dealers tomorrow a see if we can maybe get a group buy or something. update tomorrow.

Tsex on 19s

lets see how the group buy will be.. and for the install.. thas a lot of money for a part that costs only 60 bucks.. i still dont understand how a gasket can give about 5-7 whp... somethin jus doesnt seem right... but if yall get this part, and feel.. or see (dyno) the difference then im in for sure.... I might still get the part since its only 60 bucks haha.. but gunna wait for the big ballers (stoke and jtso) to do it first, i hate being a "test dummie", especially when i dont really kno much about engines.. im still in the learning process...

xizor

i'm down w/ a GB if they will do it

TonyFresh

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The gasket give you more power by reducing the heat transfer from the cylinder head to the intake manifold, therefore, reduce the intake temperature. I have one on a B18C, and I can actually put my hand on the intake manifold after some hard driving, so the gasket really work.

One thing is that it may not worth to pay for the install if you are just doing the gasket along. But if you can DIY, then it is well worth it.