Factory IM Spacer - 17108-RDJ-A00
06-09-2009, 03:35 PM
#162
Three Wheelin'
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problems galore
So I current have the Intake Manifold removed and went to replace the studs with my new supposedly "longer" ones and they are the SAME FREAKIN LENGTH!
so, so much for "ps. will also require 92900-08060-1B (2 of them) which is the long stud on the intake runners" because they are the exact same.
What part # do i really need here guys?
so, so much for "ps. will also require 92900-08060-1B (2 of them) which is the long stud on the intake runners" because they are the exact same.
What part # do i really need here guys?
06-09-2009, 03:56 PM
#163
So I current have the Intake Manifold removed and went to replace the studs with my new supposedly "longer" ones and they are the SAME FREAKIN LENGTH!
so, so much for "ps. will also require 92900-08060-1B (2 of them) which is the long stud on the intake runners" because they are the exact same.
What part # do i really need here guys?
so, so much for "ps. will also require 92900-08060-1B (2 of them) which is the long stud on the intake runners" because they are the exact same.
What part # do i really need here guys?
06-09-2009, 04:34 PM
#164
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Impressive torque bump for the money. Also an improvement over both complete curves. I may look into this, but may wait a little for those bolts to get back in stock, also to find out about those 2 "extended" bolts you mentioned.
06-09-2009, 06:26 PM
#169
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Pics. Details Later.
Im posting these up in a rush but will be back later with details. One of the pics below is of a BMW Part # for the (7) M8x105 bolts you will need! $3.33 a piece from my local BMW and are used in the 1994-1999 320i. They are out of stock from acura nationwide as had been mentioned....So I did my own hunting 
Glad to share!
Glad to share!
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06-09-2009, 07:05 PM
#170
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Awesome. Love the pics.
I just realized that [most likely] the engine cover won't be able to be used...
Hmn... maybe I'll get mines polished before doing this mod.
I just realized that [most likely] the engine cover won't be able to be used...
Hmn... maybe I'll get mines polished before doing this mod.
06-09-2009, 07:48 PM
#176
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I drove it and the car is definitely more torquey throughout the band and at mid-rpm's (3-4k) ATLP Quad exhaust note actually quite a bit louder for some reason...even at idle. It's a big improvement better passing ability at highway speeds without having to drop a gear. Thumbs up!
06-09-2009, 08:36 PM
#180
practicing nihilist
that large hose exiting the rear of the IM bothers me. It's butted up against the RV6 strut brace. The stock one is thicker.
ACU-RATE, do you have the stock strut bar? And are you running rich because of this mod?
ACU-RATE, do you have the stock strut bar? And are you running rich because of this mod?
06-09-2009, 08:48 PM
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06-09-2009, 09:13 PM
#184
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06-10-2009, 07:32 AM
#185
as far as those vacuum hoses being stretched goes why not order them off the mdx or equivalent vehicle the spacer comes on... id assume they would be long enough to accomodate the spacer?
Btw, i have called a few salvage yards and they REFUSE to sell me just the spacer, they want to sell me the complete upper and lower manifolds! anywhere from 150-200 shipped... FAWK that. I ask them to just sell me the spacer and they say, o no i wont do thaaaat!!!
Last edited by Mjakaz09TL; 06-10-2009 at 07:34 AM.
06-10-2009, 08:20 AM
#186
I just cut 1/2" off & it fits fine with the stock strut bar.
No...this mod is NOT the reason im running RICH...I was running rich before this mod...as a matter of fact...according to the before & after dyno chart...im running a bit LEANER after installing the IM Spacer.
06-10-2009, 08:22 AM
#187
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Nice! Def a salvage yard find! Dyno is from a type-s though right? I'd assume a 3.2 will get slightly lower gains?
06-10-2009, 08:28 AM
#188
Three Wheelin'
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Regardless of the gains, the "feel" says it all when driving the car. I'm LOVING this mod. (and no its not all in my head) hehe
06-10-2009, 08:40 AM
#190
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Hmm, maybe I'll jump on the bandwagon.
Gerzand, come down. I'll buy the beer and food, you help me install this.
Gerzand, come down. I'll buy the beer and food, you help me install this.
06-10-2009, 08:43 AM
#191
So i searched the 02 mdx spacer since everyone is saying 03+ is what works and spacer pn and price for 03+ is dif than the 02 mdx.. but its just the letters... anyone know the dif or if it would work??
17108-RDJ-A00 SPACER, IN. MANIFOLD 03 - 06 MDX 29.13 21.85
17108-PGK-A00 SPACER, IN. MANIFOLD 2002 MDX 49.87 37.40
17108-RDJ-A00 SPACER, IN. MANIFOLD 03 - 06 MDX 29.13 21.85
17108-PGK-A00 SPACER, IN. MANIFOLD 2002 MDX 49.87 37.40
06-10-2009, 08:53 AM
#194
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I know, I don't need help. I was just joking.
Need an Ohio meet like whoa though.
Need an Ohio meet like whoa though.
06-10-2009, 09:22 AM
#196
so here are the pics of manifolds... looks like the outside casting has some additional screw holes... wonder about fitment issues because of... i could grind them off easily but would the mdx upper manifold fit back down on the lower manifold w/o issues.... and are those holes NEEDED on the 02 mdx?? what bolts into those holes now that if you steel the spacer off it wont go back together right or what not
02 MDX:
03+ MDX:
02 MDX:
03+ MDX:
06-10-2009, 09:25 AM
#197
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^What is all that trouble saving you, 20 bucks? :/
06-10-2009, 10:14 AM
#200
Burning Brakes
Better than I thought for sure. My question is are the runs posted the best before and after runs? Did you do just one dyno for before and after? The reason I ask is that many cars will show about a 5whp difference between runs with no changes to the car.
I'm still very impressed by the TL-S 6MT whp/wtq numbers. I can't figure out why these cars aren't going significantly faster (ie MPH) in the 1/4 mile. From what I've seen, typically modded TL-S are doing 99-101mph. I would think it would be more like 104mph.