Just installed some toys over the weekend. Enjoy.

Progress RSB


Stock RSB




Outlaw Thermoblock installation

 

do you feel anything from the butt dyno on those spacers?

 

I installed them on my 03' V6 Accord this weekend and actually noticed a nice difference. When first starting out, everything feels normal... but when accelerating from a stoplight (or something else that could have heatsoaked the intake manifold) the power does not have the sluggish feeling that is a result of ingesting hot air. IMHO its a worthwhile upgrade for 100 bucks and an hour of my time for install.

 

ohh....that looks pretty......

I love my Progress RSB. Thermobloks are on the list next along with suspension and hopefully my new wheels soon....

 

Hmm...I feel a small gain on the low to mid end torque. But not much though since I have like the ground kit, CAI. Just a little bit. But I did notice there is a slight whining sound after I had it install. I know it was not from the CAI. Other than that eh.....it's reasonable for $100.00

 

Who did you get to make the CF engine cover parts under the hood? It looks clean. Jason

 

CF Engine cover was from one of the member here. Michael Benz. But I think he ceased selling those unfortunately.

 

When did you get the swaybar? I've been waiting for a couple months now for one to ship to me.

Did you notice the difference? Do you have a 6MT or 5AT?

I've got the thermoblok's in already and noticed smoother throttle response and maybe a little performance increase, but it's not mind blowing.

 

I had it order at one of a local shop here in L.A. I have to wait for 3 weeks also because of back order. I had the sway bar setting at hard because i want a little bit of over steer. I have a 5AT

 

why does this installation look so complicated?? nice job on the install... I dunno if I should do this mod or not..

 

Actually, it is easy than you think. Just need the right tools and you should have it done within one hour. Need the car to cool down though. My installers took them less than an hour with the torque wrench and socket wrench.

 

How much does a shop charge for this>

 

how many peices do you get from the thermoblock spacers? i see 3... is this the only kind of spacer made for our car?

 

the kit includes a throttle body spacer and gaskets plus 1 spacer for the entire intake plus gasket. Even includes the longer bolts you need to install in a couple of places
Torque is very important on this job
Any shop you ask to do this should have done it before and be able to tell you what they charge.
Dont be the test car for any shop!

 

Hmm....they didnt charge me anything because I have credits from them. I assume it would cost like an addtional $100 and takes them like 1 hour for the car to cool down and 30minutes for them to install it.

 

hey raymond.

for the spacer on the throttle body though ... how did you get those two top bolts out? It requires a reverse torque from the bolt's movement doesn't it? I can't even get those off @____@ any help would be appreciated

 

so is it required to replace oem gaskets? i remember a member saying that he just sprayed it with some stuff -i forgot what its called...

 

Where can the outlaw thermoblock be purchased

 

http://www.outlawengineering.com/index.html

 

thread two nuts onto the stud and then back one of the nuts off until it jams against the other nut, then you can unthread the stud from the manifold.

 

Thanks pohljm but I don't think two can fit onto one stud ... there isn't enough space for two from what I saw ....

 

I used some thinner nuts and it worked fine, you can trash the threads with visegrips and back them out as you wont be needing them again anyhow if you dont have some lower profile nuts

 

yeah I was thinking about that too but just needed someone to verify for me. Thanks again pohljm! You're a lifesaver!

 

i'm thinking about getting the spacers. do the same ones that fit the 04-06 fit the 07 type-s. what kind of throttle respnse do you get from them? I know you won't get much power from them, i'm more interested in smoother excelleration. by the way mine is a 5at.

 

from what I hear there is a noticeable difference in throttle response which is pretty much all I'm asking for haha (i think you meant acceleration haha) I'm not entirely too sure about the type-s's though ... might be a different case ...

 

hey whats up guys
sorry for askin this question i guess im somewhat of a newbie
but what does a thermo block do?

 

Seperates the thermoblock from the top of the motor to in theory keep it a few degrees cooler

 

Its a 1/4 " thick spacer made of a special material that resist heat transfer thru itself

It goes between the top of the engine and the intake manifold, keeping heat from the engine from radiating into- and heat soaking- the manifolds inlet air temp.
See makers website www.outlawengineering.com for tech details
On PINKS tv show, you see guys using bags of ice on the manifold between runs to reduce that same heat soak. Colder air is denser and burns better= more power
Acurazine vendor Excelerate sells them, and a new type just for the Typs S motors.
Similar idea with different materials.
Both will move the torque band slightly to the left- giving a feel of harder pull when on the throttle hard

 

i hear the ur pulley is the best mod for throttle response. Most aziners that have done it said its worth it. I think that is my next mod, plus i need tints.