Got my Hondata Heatshield Gasket today

[Joker]

I'll be doing the install soon, after I get my header (as I'll install both at the same time). Here are pic's, and some info

http://a1.cpimg.com/image/43/E9/33425731-ed77-02000180-.jpg

http://a8.cpimg.com/image/36/E8/33425718-fe28-02000180-.jpg

Info on the heatshield can be found here :)

http://www.hondata.com/heatshield.html

[Joker]

4-5% more power for only $60, and nobody is interested? :donno:

[TSX 'R' US]

Hmmm...more power eh?

[ChinchillaX]

personally, i don't have a need for one.:donno:

[Ray]

Did they Dyno it?

[Joker]

Did they Dyno it?
I have not installed it yet Ray, as I am waiting to get my header. I have the Injen CAI to install as well.
I will dyno before, and after the install (of everything) for sure :)
If you'd like to read about those who have done the install, click the link at the top, and scroll down to the bottom.
Joker - who can't believe more people aren't interested in this

[JTso]

Most people are not familiar with the Hondata gasket and missing out on a very effective mod. My gasket will be here tomorrow. :cool:

[larchmont]

Most people are not familiar with the Hondata gasket and missing out on a very effective mod. My gasket will be here tomorrow. :cool:
Yeah -- how about giving us the skinny, Joker?

Larchmont, who has all the power he needs in his bat. :D

[Joker]

Most people are not familiar with the Hondata gasket and missing out on a very effective mod. My gasket will be here tomorrow. :cool:
Awesome!!!
Please post up after you do the install :thumbsup: :D

[Joker]

Yeah -- how about giving us the skinny, Joker?
Click on the link at the bottom of my first post Larch ;)

[larchmont]

Well yeah, I didn't say I had any power in my brain. :D

Larchmont, who didn't see anything below those pics in the first post.

[larchmont]

4-5% more power for only $60.....
I did check it out. Sounds very interesting, but.....things like this inevitably make me wonder:

If it's that cheap and that effective, why didn't Honda/Acura just use that as stock? I gotta believe they would have jumped at the chance to wind up with 210 hp (etc.) if they could have, for an extra few bucks.
(And if it costs only $60 aftermarket, you know it would have cost Honda/Acura a lot less than that to use it as stock.)

So I wonder if there's more here than meets the eye, including maybe even some disadvantage?

Larchmont, who has a funny feeling that Joker and JTso have the answer.

[Joker]

That is a very good question that I unfortunately can't answer Larch.
I can tell you though that the Hondata Gasket is proven :)

[larchmont]

Well, in that case I think I'm gonna sit down a write a letter to Honda/Acura:

Dear Sirs:

As a great admirer of your corporation and the TSX in particular, I would like to offer you the possibility of a suggestion that will increase the car's power 4-5% for only a negligible cost. I mean, the feature would be of negligible cost, but in order for you to receive this information, a substantial consultation fee will be required. I await your reply.

Larchmont, who is always eager to be of service. :D

[Joker]

:laugh: You'll probably do better to e-mail Doug at Hondata with your question's ;)

sales@hondata.com

[larchmont]

:laugh: You'll probably do better to e-mail Doug at Hondata with your question's ;)
But I trust you and JTso more. :D

[JTso]

The Hondata gasket complements any CAI to dramatically lower intake temp. Additionally, by performing the throttle body coolant bypass mod and coated intake manifold, the effect is even greater.