hey guys

i will be installing the Comptech Icebox tomorrow at the garage

according to your experience, how long does it take for a professional to install the icebox? they charge for 50 bucks an hr for labour

i think it should be around 1-1.5 hr right?

please don't tell me "do it urself" and blah blah blah coz i am living in a condo and got no tools to install anything.

 

all you need is a 10MM wrench really... but it should not take an hour... i had never done it before and i got it done in 45 minutes, which was kinda a lot.

 

it shouldnt take more than 30-45mins...

although not totally necessary reset the ecu to notice the gains faster....

 

huh?
didn't the instruction says you have to remove the front bumper???

um...then i got an idea how much should be~

 

how to reset the ecu thou? by resetting the ecu do i need to enter the radio code again and etc?

 

you dont have to reset anything for an intake installation. Not enough of a difference for the ECU, but if you want to, just unhook the battery for a minute or so, and yes you will need the radio/navi codes.

Really simple hand tools and a buddy is all you need to install an intake. dont waste your money on a mechanic, if they say it will take them anywhere near 1 hour, they are lying. They could do it in probably 20 minutes.

 

dun worry, i will watch him doing it

if less than half an hr i only pay 25 bucks, no harm done

 

Im just saying, I doubt a shop will tell you 20 min, they will probably try to charge you for an hour. But do whatever you got to do man

 

nah, the guy i go to is pretty honest and nice

and last time he asked me to stay and watch him doing the exhaust, charged me 25 bucks to put it on


i got more jobs for him to do later on, i doubt he will rip me off, coz both me and my frd's Sentra SE-R has a lot of stuff to put on

 

sounds good then, also sounds like you got a better ride than your friends!

 

nah
his SE-R is loading up with Nismo R-tune parts

intake, header and the cat back..

but i will install the body kit + spoiler on monday~ yeah!!

 

btw do you think i can get 15hp gain with the Icebox and exhaust???

 

even to take the bumper off you only need a 10 mm wrench/socket and flathead and philips screw driver to do the instal.

shouldnt take more than 30-45 min to do the instal

 

you have a TLP right??? if so, maybe, what you need is headers (if you dont already have them) then you will actually feel some HP increase

 

they didnt have to remove the front bumber on my car when i got it installed. as far as the resetting the ecu is concerned as i said its not essential but its not a bad idea either. you are going to need the radio code when they reconnect the battery but that shouldnt be a big deal.

with your exhaust and icebox you should gain about 13-15whp. as soon as you get it put on get on the highway and test her out! be sure to tell us how it all goes man!

 

tmr won't be a gd day to test since it will be around -30

i had problems with my tires today at -20, slipped off the hwy ramp...doing 80 in a 30 ramp and slided into the grass

the road is full of salt and mud

 

you dont have to remove it, it just makes it alot easier!

 

i feel your pain its just as bad out here in london....

 

this winter is horrible

but i am thrilled with the 15hp increase