[Andynolife]

so wut's the tq spec for those bolts ? ... and do i need new bolts ?

 

[robert_tg]

:bowdown1: wow I missed this thread.
Noel your CL9 is hot !

 

[HondaMan]

so wut's the tq spec for those bolts ? ... and do i need new bolts ?

Bolts? The spark plugs screw in like bolts...I guess that's what you mean.

Here are the torque specs notes from a K20 (EP3) engine, which I'm pretty darn sure are the same as our K24 engines:

Apply a small amount of anti-seize to the plug threads, and screw the plugs into the cylinder head finger-tight. Then torque them to 18 N.m (18 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft).

Also, the electrode gap for the spark plugs is 1.0mm-1.1mm (0.039-0.043 in.). This info might be in your owner's manual...I'm too lazy to go look.

 

[Noel]

Thank you JP. :thumbsup:

Andy, you can get Acura or your usual mechanic to fit them the next time round when you do a service or something, it should be a less than 10 minute job.

 

[Andynolife]

thx alot JP and Noel .. ~

 

[Andynolife]

btw .... do u guys think it's a good time to change the spark plug wires while i put the new spark plugs in ? ...
and wut particular wires r good for such set up ?
Thanks

 

[SAZABI]

btw .... do u guys think it's a good time to change the spark plug wires while i put the new spark plugs in ? ...
and wut particular wires r good for such set up ?
Thanks

spark plug wire??? o_0

 

[MemphisRheins]

Damn Noel, thats ur car, wow, u just went another one up in my book, georgous, What kinda wax u use to get that shine...? wow thats nice...

 

[Rmatic09]

so ******* gorgeous, from where did you get the ECU done...

 

[Andynolife]

spark plug wire??? o_0

srry .. haha .. my mistake .. we r direct injection .. ~ :ben:
but how come NGK's website listed that Laser Iridium spark plug is original equipment ?? where is Noel ?

 

[TSXDude]

srry .. haha .. my mistake .. we r direct injection .. ~ :ben:
but how come NGK's website listed that Laser Iridium spark plug is original equipment ?? where is Noel ?

The K24 is NOT direct injection. Correct me if i'm mistaken, but direct injection is where the fuel is directly injected into the combustion chamber, with the fuel injector located similar to the spark plugs. Our fuel injectors reside outside the combustion injector, on the intake manifold. I think the K20 used by the Honda Steam is direct injection engine.

I believe you are referring to the individual ignition coil packs that send sparks to the plugs.

 

[Noel]

MemphisRheins - Meguairs NXT Wax.

Rmatic09 - Competition racing ECU, not a street ready product.

Andynolife - Andy, yes individual ignition coil packs, but more commonly associated with being direct injection as coil wires are not necessary. I think you're getting confused with spark plugs and spark/ignition leads?

 

[Andynolife]

MemphisRheins - Meguairs NXT Wax.

Rmatic09 - Competition racing ECU, not a street ready product.

Andynolife - Andy, yes individual ignition coil packs, but more commonly associated with being direct injection as coil wires are not necessary. I think you're getting confused with spark plugs and spark/ignition leads?

yup ... ~ thx for clearning things up guys ~
btw .. i just found out that TSX uses NGK laser irudium spark plug as original eq. pretty impressive ~ ... guess i have to return the spark plugs back ~

 

[Noel]

Yes, it seems Honda has implemented iridium plugs as standard equipment on i-VTEC engines. However, different grade/temperature type ratings would still be important under specific conditions.

 

[Andynolife]

Yes, it seems Honda has implemented iridium plugs as standard equipment on i-VTEC engines. However, different grade/temperature type ratings would still be important under specific conditions.

yup ...
but laser iridium is the best plugs made by NGK for TSX now ..
i guess only Deso has better plug for TSX in this point
iridium IX is still not avaliable for TSX

 

[hopeful_si]

Noel, how do you like your LSD? Worth the price? What would you reccommend for a daily driven car? I've been looking at the Quaife since it has a lifetime warranty...

 

[Noel]

My LSD is an OEM equipment, it's pretty much designed for daily driving as long as all general maintenance and care is carried out even for track work. No doubts, it has put a significant difference when improving handling. Talk about less understeer and putting power to the ground more efficiently.

 

[shadowlegz]

Noel your car looks really hot. I didnt know they came out with so many parts for this car. Where did you get the clutch and flywheel. I didnt know exedy came out with one.

 

[Noel]

Yes, plenty of parts on the market as long as you want to go deep and serious. The Exedy configuration is from the JDM DC5, CL7. We share the same gearbox.

 

[LOC888]

Noel, what is the part number for the cusco tension rods used to adjust camber on ur car? Was it specific for CL9?