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Need help quick-Skunk2 manifold install on sohc vtec!!!

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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 12:50 PM
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just installed a skunk2 manifold on my jdm sohc vtec and one bolt that holds the iacv on is hitting my brake portioning valve on the firewall and causes harsh vibrations throughout the car when driven any help on how this can be fixed?
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 01:11 PM
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bump anyone?????
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 01:47 PM
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is the bolt rubbing when you are driving or just sitting there
you can get energy motor mount inserts to help the from not moving
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 02:45 PM
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both..... nahh theres gotta be a fix I called the skunk 2 hotline and they are closed...I need to drive my car help!!!
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 04:28 PM
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mannnnnnn some ones gotta know help me this skunk 2 feels mad good but i dont like the shaking ANYONE plzzzz
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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anyone im frustrated plzzz am i thoe only one with a sohc skunk?
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 04:39 PM
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all i can say is get the inserts thats what i have
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 04:57 PM
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Or fill the lower mounts with windo-weld
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 06:16 PM
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this thing shakes non stop why is skunk2 so ghetto ?? can i tap the firewall in a little
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 07:03 PM
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help me I gotta drive this thing to school and work monday!!! I wonder why it doesnt fit right ...performs good ...but come on skunk2 whast the deal
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 07:11 PM
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Default Re: Need help quick-Skunk2 manifold install on sohc vtec!!! (japspecjohn)

try to put something in between the two until you get the mount inserts
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 08:09 PM
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some thing betweem them???? ....they are touching
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 08:57 PM
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final bump before I sleep on this.... no motor mounts will help... Im thinking this is a poor design I def. felt a difference though but the runners could of been made shorter and it would of fit great
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 07:58 AM
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BUMP
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 08:06 AM
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Bump to get this guy to school on Monday without feeling like he's riding in a paint shaker. Wish I could help dude.
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 09:32 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Debaser &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Bump to get this guy to school on Monday without feeling like he's riding in a paint shaker. Wish I could help dude.</TD></TR></TABLE>
thanks
The shaking I could deal with for a little its just where it rubs I dont wanna bow out a brake line or sumthing..(its touching the proportioner valve not a line but Im sure it causes flexing) anyhow Im just sitting home today and hoping for answers to roll in
thanks
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 12:13 PM
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bump, not only do i feel bad for the dude, but am interested too
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 03:17 PM
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thanks...update
I sort of pryed and massaged the proportioner out of the way so it ony vibrates in like the beggining of first when taking off
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 03:19 PM
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BTW Theres a noticable increase in power .....very quick revving my fellow sedan owner said (he has a GSR swap)
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 07:12 PM
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hmmmm still vibrates which =annoying called skunk2 they were like email chris from skunk2 and I did that no answer wowowow not impressed
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