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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 01:08 AM
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do really need to run the hondata IMG or can i re-use the stock gasket?

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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 01:39 AM
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u can run the stock one, but i rather just get the hondata IMG since the IM is already out
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 02:12 AM
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^he's right
hit two birds with one stone
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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yeah true.
so nothing bad will happen with the stock
gasket? like melting or anything?
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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no it wont melt, but just get the Hondata IMG while you have everything taken apart allready
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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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the hondata gasket will help you maintain horsepower because it helps block heat soak transferred from the motor to the intake manifold
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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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thanks for all the replies =]
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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Yeah, but a hole has to be drilled in either for the IACV.
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