Well, it looks like I got the wrong upper IC pipe, and possibly another pipe is wrong as well. The small pre-IC piping went OK(I had to hack it), but now, no matter what I try, the upper IC pipe will not line up, and the lower IC pipe seems to be wrong as well!!

I know the drag 3 IC piping fitment is not good, but mine is straight up impossible to use. I am thinking it is from a GSR kit or something.

This is how the Upper pipe lines up.


The only way it will line up is if the hole where the stock airbox was is moved about 6 inches to the right.



Here is the upper pipe reversed. Is it reversed???



Lower pipe....how is that for fitment.

 

something has got to be wrong. that intercooler pipe is sticking outside of the fender

 

 

are you sure you have the pipes ran right? ive never ran into a problem like that....

 

Looks like you're trying to run it thru the hole where a CAI would go. Try trimming a hole in your splash guard, and running it thru there. That would move it 6 inches or so over to the right. That's how mine is run, but I have a DRAG I.



[Modified by inspyral, 12:49 PM 6/9/2002]

 

Its not suposed to run throught that hole. its suposed to run infront of the tranny. then it should fit

 

Yea, I was trying to run in thru where an CAI would go. It looks like if I run the upper pipe to where the coolant overflow is, the upper pipe will work. But, the lower pipe is WAAY off then. Hmmmmmm......

 

maybe you jumped to cut one piece too quick... it took me a week to figure out my piping (cuz it was modified for a crx.) fyi, the piping on my civic goes thru the circular hole in the engine bay (not sure if thats where a CAI goes cuz i never had one) and my splash guard did have to be trimmed for my greddy kit.

 

i think u got it reversed.....here a pic that might help you. This is a kit for b16 btw!

 

Hmm that looks pretty bad. Maybe it is just a wrong pipe. Did you get the kit from ben? My kit fit like a glove.

 

looks like the pipes are for this integra (austrian type-R CAR)






[Modified by accordfreak, 9:44 PM 6/9/2002]

 

your running them wrong...the upper pipe goes right to the left of the distributer and then down. Then the lower pipe connect to that, then goes through the fenderwell guard to the intercooler. I hope you didn't **** up any pipes by cutting them. good luck

 

Yeah I think you have it reversed. Turn that pipe around so the other side is running into the intake manifold. Then it should be atleast somewhat closer.....

 

Yah, it looks like ur pipe with the bov, is the wrong way. The end with the smaller diameter should be where the fender is and the bigger diameter should be where the throttle body is. My friend just got the drag kit for his civic and this is how it fits. We tried it the other way and it looked exactly like ur picture. U should flip the pipe.

 

Levi, the top should should be routed next to the hole for the inatke box not through it. The top pipe connects to the U bend through the splash guard and round the radiator support to the intercooler. It's hard to see which top pipe you received but it does look like the correct one. If it's not the right top pipe, we'll send you another.

 

Arent you glad you did business with Ben?!?

Unsurpassed Customer Service from Import Parts

 

u have a GS-R pipe!!
I had that pipe in my GS-R kit. I had to get a type r kit.



[Modified by LA GIT PSI, 10:27 PM 6/9/2002]

 

Levi, attach the lower IC pipe to the IC so that the part with the black *boot* is right under where the coolant overflow tank is. Then attach the upper IC pipe so that the tapered end goes into the *boot* and I am sure it will fit fine. Let us know how it goes dude.

 

another thing, in the 2nd pic you posted i see the black 90 degree boot, that actually connects to the compressor side of your turbo. maybe someone stated this prior to me, anyways just wanted to share that info. all IC connections should be blue except the one that goes to the turbo and the throttle body, good luck let us know how you like boost

 

Thanks for all the help, I Honda-tech.

Well, I got it figured out.

I was routing the pipes thru the wrong place. Oh, is the BOV hooked up right?


I have the wastegate plumbed off the turbo cuz I don't have a plug right now.


Fits pretty good. The right side needs work.


I haven't got it running yet. I was just priming my oil feed line per the instructions, and there is oil leaking out of my rigged up T system. That will be fixed tommorow and hopefully I will be boostin in under 12 hours!





[Modified by HXMan, 12:25 AM 6/10/2002]

 

hey this thread got me thinking so i was looking at my piping kit and i put it all together, everythng looks cool but theres this black coupler that has a 45 degree bend to it, cant figure out what its for? did you get one in your kit? im thinking it might be an extra thrown in by accident....

 

Might go where the upper charge pipe meets the t/b...

 

Hey it looks really good man! You are allmost there....keep us informed!


Rob

 

Is there a way to purchase just the piping first, and then the rest of the kit ? I feel like messing around and seeing where everything goes (hands on experience) lol.

Alex - who wants turrbooooooo

 

Are the new Drag manifolds coated?

It looks ALOT cleaner black like that. What is it coated with?