I'm getting my ECU reflashed...n i have intake n exhasut installed on my ride...do I need IMG? and is that really effective? cuz that seems like lot of work for something lil....so neway...it wouldnt really matter if i had IMG or not rite?


Modified by NA4sho at 2:02 PM 10/29/2006

 

Sorry, did you say you had intake and exhaust? If not, don't get the reflash.

IMG is not required, but some say it is effective. 3% HP gain for $50. 2-3 hour install.

 

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mike (Type x) told me get the IMG before you do the reflash, so I'll take his advise considering he probably knows alot more then me about this stuff. It only makes sense. Hondata recomends the IMG.

 

well....im sure Hondata recommend it cuz they wanna sell their product...it's kinda like shampoo company...use it wit the same conditional for the best result...i dunno bout that...

 

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I'm sure your knowledge far surpasses tech. data & results

http://hondata.com/heatshieldgasket.html

 

I have the img and its going in on tuesday just a quick question do you have to modify it at all like holes for the coolent or anything?

 

[QUOTE=Type X]I'm sure your knowledge far surpasses tech. data & results


Hey man no need to criticize anyone here…I saw the data and sure…it helps to insulate the intake manifold somewhat to crank up some more ponies…ideal gas law applies here pv=nrt, lower the temp(energy) more slow the gas molecules move(more per given volume) thus more O2’s so more combustion…nice…but all I’m saying is why is that required for the reflash? If u think ur so smart explain it with out being saracstic plz…i just want to know y…thanx !

 

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Hey man no need to criticize anyone here…I saw the data and sure…it helps to insulate the intake manifold somewhat to crank up some more ponies…ideal gas law applies here pv=nrt, lower the temp(energy) more slow the gas molecules move(more per given volume) thus more O2’s so more combustion…nice…but all I’m saying is why is that required for the reflash? If u think ur so smart explain it with out being saracstic plz…i just want to know y…thanx !</TD></TR></TABLE>

its in the link i posted

When you descend a hill with the throttle closed or drive around town on a light throttle the temperature climbs quickly. It takes a good 15-20 seconds for the temperature to drop again when you open the throttle. So if you start your 1/4 mile drag with a hot intake manifold - you are only starting to develop maximum power near the end of the run when the intake has been cooled. The Heatshield gasket kit gives you 4-5% more power immediately by lowering the intake temperature.

 

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When you descend a hill with the throttle closed or drive around town on a light throttle the temperature climbs quickly. It takes a good 15-20 seconds for the temperature to drop again when you open the throttle. So if you start your 1/4 mile drag with a hot intake manifold - you are only starting to develop maximum power near the end of the run when the intake has been cooled. The Heatshield gasket kit gives you 4-5% more power immediately by lowering the intake temperature.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ummm...yea you still didnt answer my question...what does that have to do with ECU reflash? why is it required? b/c the pony gains..