hondata heatshield gasket - Honda Prelude Forum

abavus · 03-17-2003, 11:37 PM

worth it? have a chance to get it for around 60 shipped brand new - I am planning to go JRSC eventually but let's just say I don't is this worth it for a NA lude with just I/H/E/P - i have an automatic by the way ...

NXLude · 03-17-2003, 11:41 PM

it wont hurt.....id get all the power i could....it would work best with the jrsc

TimeRacer · 03-18-2003, 01:52 AM

If you're getting a JRSC... ANYTHING to lower those intake temps will be a blessing. Though there is the argument between the cooler intake charge (EGT blocked) vs the hot exhaust gas (EGT open).. But either way, it'll be a little bit cooler and if you're not going to run a standalone I'd highly recommend it. BTW the normal price for the Hondata gasket is $60.

DudewithaLude · 03-18-2003, 03:02 AM

I still need to put in my hondata gasket.....it is such a pita

marcucci · 03-18-2003, 06:58 AM

Check out:

http://www.s2000.org/mods/insulator

for more info. Yes, it's worth it.

DudewithaLude · 03-18-2003, 07:06 AM

you never did do the prelude writeup, right marcucci?

DYI01 · 03-18-2003, 09:04 AM

i had it on my lude, the intake manifold kept really cool. Before the manifold gasket i couldnt touch the intake without burning my hand. But after i could touch it and feel that it was hot/warm but it never got to the point where it was hurting my hand.

marcucci · 03-18-2003, 10:02 AM

Never did it. Have most of the text and most of the pictures, but the Hondata instructions are very good.

sharkcohen · 03-18-2003, 10:26 AM

The gasket is well worth it. I'm shocked that I don't see IATs higher than 160 with my JRSC and the gasket. I'm sure it is just as beneficial on NA applications.

Satan_SRV · 03-18-2003, 11:46 AM

Yup....especially on the dyno, at the track, long drives, everything...

yellowh23a · 03-23-2003, 01:15 PM

I have one and highly recommend it! Can't think of a better mod for the money...

-Mike

4bidden · 03-24-2003, 01:56 AM

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Originally posted by yellowh23a
I have one and highly recommend it! Can't think of a better mod for the money...

-Mike

I don't see that mod listed in your sig?

yellowh23a · 03-24-2003, 09:43 AM

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Originally posted by 4bidden

I don't see that mod listed in your sig?

There are a lot of mods done to my car that are not listed in my sig... If you would like a complete list, feel free to PM me and I'll supply you with it...

-Mike

Satan_SRV · 03-24-2003, 10:31 AM

Hey are these reusable? I will be swapping a skunk2 manifold on eventually...I don't have to get another one do I?

DudewithaLude · 03-24-2003, 11:35 AM

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Originally posted by Satan_SRV
Hey are these reusable? I will be swapping a skunk2 manifold on eventually...I don't have to get another one do I?

from how hard the plastic is, i doubt you'll need a new one

bolivianfuego · 03-24-2003, 06:56 PM

Damn i want to install one, how hard is it? And could someone post up the instructions? Im too lazy to go look for it.

vector4 · 03-24-2003, 09:42 PM

i had to take my IM off to get my head off, it wasnt easy I'll say that. Based on the tight clearances trying to get tot he bolts esp the ones on the bottom of the IM

yellowh23a · 03-24-2003, 10:23 PM

yes they are reusable, and the install does not require the removal of the head ... install is quite simple imo.

-Mike

rybred · 03-26-2003, 04:34 PM

If you port match the intake mani to the head...can you port this gasket to match??

yellowh23a · 03-26-2003, 11:05 PM

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Originally posted by rybred
If you port match the intake mani to the head...can you port this gasket to match??

yes, just take it to the machine shop with you when you get your manifold done..

-Mike