TrixieSX

OK so I got this today, and thought I'd put it on and go for a little spin.



I was only able to test drive on local roads and I didn't get to really push it coz somehow my RD keeps on beeping coz there are cops almost every 5 intersections monitoring speeders. I'll get to test it on the highway tomorrow on my way to work. Anyway, I can definitely feel more acceleration and throttle response. So far I am happy with this inexpensive bolt on HP but I will hold my conclusions till tomorrow when I get to test it on the highway.

For those who are wondering,
1. I did not bypass the coolant - so the improvement I am getting is mainly from the TBS.
2. I just deleted my resonator - so I could not tell you if CAI would have enough clearance.

Hope you enjoyed reading and happy modding!

TSXKid2010

Someone should buy Trixie a CAI so that he can test the clearance for us

TrixieSX

^ agreed

Euronoob

How much was it again? =o

defconskylude

ed can donate his SECRET intake

TSXKid2010

^ LOL Ed might get mad at you for that...

KillerG

dont worry he said secret, noone will know

TrixieSX

Wow didn't know SECRET intakes are available for our 2nd gens .

TSXKid2010

Of course man, They add +1000000HP when VTec kicks in...yo

its rayden

when was the last time your butt dyno was calibrated?

ed_423

what is this "intake" you guys are talking about? is it for acura's ?

nice to know the spacer works out for you

KillerG

"intake" is a piece you attach to you car that reveals all your secrets ed

saucy

Looks good, let us know how it treats you on the expressway.

TrixieSX

Ok, my butt dyno revealed a 21.739HP increase.

All kidding aside, I can say that there is a little difference in power. My MID is displaying 2MPG more than my average for the same trip but I can't confirm till I get a decent amount of trips to get the new average.

Throwdown

iTrader: (1)

Thank you for posting a review! Glad you are enjoying the spacer!

Kramerica

Do you have to torque the bolts at a specific setting?

TrixieSX

I torqued mine at 20lb-ft. I think I read somewhere that the bolts should be torqued at 16.5lb-ft. Not sure though.

russel082581

i thought a TBS only kept intake air cooler so you wouldnt loose power as the engine air heated up? not gain hp or free up hp?

russel082581

heh..

TrixieSX

TBS doesnt have anything to do with heat. Bypassing the coolant through the TB does. The TB adds volume to the plenum.

tsxronald

Update?

Mr. NC

Spacer + Intake clearance issues anybody?

tsxronald

I will let ya'll know on thursday

ed_423

[IMG]so...here is a v6 accord with takeda SRI with a tb spacer and it fits...hmmm.... [/IMG]

ed_423

ronald ur getting the tb spacer?! dude let us know if it fits with aftermarket intake! haha

Mr. NC

Yes please very interested

tsxronald

Yeah i am getting one Ed. I have a few goodies coming in as well . Throwdown is the best Mark is the man!!

ecko508

I seconed that mark from throwdown is by far the best guy to buy aftermarket parts from!

09ACURATSX

Hey, I ordered the TBS and the Ported Intake Runners........ Should be here by saturday, monday at latest. Sometime next week I will install both items and dyno as well. Pics will be posted as well as dyno results...... I can't even sit still waiting on the parts to get here, I hate the waiting man! Lol..

KillerG

dude awesome, please take lots of pics of the ported runner install, not the difficulty, the cost of install, what you needed, the dyno...everything!

KillerG

note**

09ACURATSX

I most definitely will dude ..... I actually just sent Mark over at Throwdown a PM asking if he could somehow expedite the processing and shipping so I can knock this install out for the community.

KillerG

i am excited to see your results, this will be some pioneering stuff. Are you having it professionally installed? I could link you to a thread for 1G TSX install, it seemed to be doable but well past my level of expertise

09ACURATSX

I'm excited as well man..... I'm really not into the DIY stuff, the only reason I did my headlights was just to see if I could. Trust me, if I didn't have the cash to replace the headlights I wouldn't have attempted it at all. I'm going to get TBS and the intake runner installed professionally. I have already talked to the performance shop that I use, everything is in place.

KillerG

here is a link to an accord i4 install, just for reference sake, i dug around on their forums and people seem to like em alot! after reading there it made me wanna look at the lightweight pulley set too <_<

it is one of the most hilarious installs i have ever read, and it might save your performance shop some time if they never worked on a kz23 before

http://5z8.info/racist_o4i5v_freeporn

09ACURATSX

Read the entire thread bro..... hilarious!!!! I'm definitely not attempting that procedure, I'll leave it to the professional. Learned some stuff I didn't know though. Thanks man.

Mr. NC

TSXRONALD any update on spacer + intake?

KillerG

yo nc, just a correction on something i said earlier, when i was concerned about fabricating custom mounts for spacer+intake it was mainly in regards to the CAI config, its longer and since it sits as 2 more mounts than the SRI does it might be a problem with that config. The SRI might not require any extra headache

Mr. NC

^^ Good call i'll assume that if it fits with CAI no problems SRI mode would be alright as well then

tsxronald

My local Acura dealer still has my car.... Sorry guys I should get it by Monday. Right now I have a rental tsx..