CarbonGray Earl

^^I did install it. Fitment was just about perfect, install was easy, but taking off the old bolts was a bitch. Its a slightly noticable difference in power. Posted some of my thoughts on Chuson's thread. https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41326

I'm going to post my thoughts and pics this week in a new thread.

xjohnkdoex

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i emailed p2r regarding an updated ETA for the thermal throttle body gaskets for the 06+.

'We will be releasing the thermal throttle body gasket in a few weeks from now.'

green_henry

Does anybody know why the spacer itself can't be made from the same material as the thermal gasket (rather than aluminum)? When you think about it, the spacer is just a really thick gasket. Is the thermal gasket material too soft/flexible?

On a related note, does anybody know what the thermal gasket is made out of? Delrin? (Seems like it would be fairly easy to make a spacer of your own, especially with plastic).

tsx4lyfe

yo 925tsx i have 08 too just injencai nd greddy evo2 exhaust bypass valve didnt fit but wats comptech ss?

moda_way

^^great Engrish. Mo prapa, mo answer.

Excelerate

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I assume it would have to do with the thickness of hte spacer used. It might be soft in 3/4" sizes.

The thermal gasket is made out of a proprietary material that is used by P2R and only one other well-known company. It has better heat resistance than other materials on the market. And the gaskets come out to about $17.50 each once you factor in the shipping, CC fees, etc so it's not like they are expensive.

chuson

What do you mean exhaust by pass valve didn't fit????

Comptech SS means... Comptech Stainless-Steels?

925tsx

comptech ss= short shift

xjohnkdoex

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i just got the TB spacer and gaskets from excelerate in the mail at work. thanks josh!

now to find some time and install this thing...

CarbonGray Earl

^^john, make sure you reset you ECU after install. I swapped out my OEM battery last week, and now the car feels much different. I shoulda disconnected my battery when I installed it.

I don't know how the ECU works out airflow exactly, but it seems that having a clean read on airflow as opposed to letting it work out over time may have made a difference.

I'll probably reset the ECU when I put in the TB bypass mod as well.

Oh and be advised. Taking out those studs can be a royal pain in the axle.

xjohnkdoex

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cool, thanks for the tips carbongray.

i'm surprised the ecu didn't just adjust to the additional airflow from the spacer. strange.

green_henry

Cool. Which one did you order? If it's the Civic, would you mind measuring the inner diameter for me? (mine was 66mm) Thanks

Populuxe

The name wouldn't start with Honda and end with ta, would it?

xjohnkdoex

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sorry, i actually have an 07 so it's the TSX version.

raheel616

i want to see the instal update so i can order mine