Most likely going to be switching to a Skunk2 Pro series and a Hondata gasket here soon, and I read some threads and I'm still a little confused one what all would be involved..

What all am I going to have to do..

 

do you have any other mods....if you don't just bolt it on and enjoy the power loss.

 

Why do you say there will be a power loss?

And only thing is exhaust.

What would you suggest to do before putting it on?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by joevincett &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What would you suggest to do before putting it on?</TD></TR></TABLE> alot more than just exhaust.

 

TODA VTEC KILLA CAMS! Just kidding. I was planning on purchasing a Skunk2 IM for my gsr and did some searching on H-T, but I came to a general conclusion that without some internal head work, i.e. cams, valvetrain, and stuff in that area, it's a power loss. Being on a budget, I decided against it. But back to your topic, there's threads either on this site or elsewhere that has DIY's on installing the manifold. But I do suggest doing some research before you buy it.

 

Hmm, well I know people who have a Blox manifold which is identical to the Skunk2 and only things like I/H/E and I never heard them complaining about a power loss.

Also, VTEC in my GSR isn't very loud and I'm just curious to see also if anybody else has this problem. And by not very loud, I mean hardly noticeable sound wise, performance wise you can feel it. And when the secondaries open at 6 you can really feel it.

I just wish you could hear VTEC engaging.

Thanks for the advice guys

EDIT: And I know how to install the manifold, I was talking about ECU related. Like the wiring for the secondaries and tuning. Because I read that the Skunk2 likes a higher VTEC engaging point.

 

you can get your ecu chipped if thats what your getting at. or a vtak controller.

 

Well yeah, but I just wanna know why youre saying I need Cams and aftermarket valvetrain. I would imagine so to take full advantage of the manifold but I couldn't see a power loss.

Anybody know a reason VTEC is so quiet?

 

If you want to hear vtec better just open up your window and yell out to people " YO I JUST HIT VTEKKKKKKKKK " or the ever popular " BAHHHHHHHH VTAKKKKKK!!!! "
-Rik

 

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Anybody know a reason VTEC is so quiet?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Hit the search and type in what you want to do. You wind up lossing mid range power. Also, VTEC is designed to be quiet. Search is your friend

 

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It's quite for two reasons on the B18C1: the intake resonator and the dual length intake manifold. Your car is tuned for the dual length intake manifold. If you switch to a Skunk2 IM with your configuration, you will be disappointed and will need a tune because VTEC will occur too early (4400 RPM).