DIY T1R Carbon Intake
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DIY T1R Carbon Intake
Scroll down a little further for the DIY. (it's the 4th posting) Thanks for visiting!!
Last edited by Fit of RAGE; Dec 17, 2006 at 07:35 PM. Reason: Original message was to find how many ppl would be interested in a DIY for the T1R CF Intake.
I know ppl will be interested.
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,920
From: British Columbia
***DISCLAIMER*** FIT FREAK NOR AM I NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MODIFICATIONS DONE TO YOUR CAR. THIS THREAD IS HERE ONLY TO ASSIST YOU IN YOUR INSTALLATION OF THE T1R CARBON FIBER INTAKE
Now that that’s out of the way, there we go:
Here's what's included in the kit:
1) There are two 10mm bolts holding the OE air box in place. Remove those. One is on the right side of the car (looking at the car) and the other bolt is by the radiator cap.
2) Unhook your IAT (intake air temp) sensor
3) Right by the throttle body, there is a clamp, it’s a Phillips head but I HIGHLY recommend using a 5.5mm socket to loosen the clamp.
4) Disconnect the rubber intake tubing and remove. There is a clip by the headlight. (sorry, i forgot to take a pic of the clip)
5) Remove the PCV (positive crank case ventilation) tubing from the OE air box.. It’s a lot easier to remove the end from the air box that it is to remove the clip and then the rubber hose/grommet.
6) Start wiggling the air box and get her out!!
7) The fist thing I did was set up the CF tubing to see how much room there was. I noticed 2 things: one the battery was in the way, and two, the coolant hose bracket was also in the way. So what I did was I disconnected the battery and moved it over as far as it could to the right side (looking AT the car) and I also removed the plastic cover piece. Then I bent the radiator hose bracket backwards and to the right again so that the CF box would clear it. Where the two bolts that held on the OEM air box were, on the left one, I put a spacer and installed the double-ended spacer provided by T1R in. ( I personally wanted the intake to sit slightly higher so that the PCV tubing would fit better)
8) Remove the OE IAT sensor, grommet and the PCV grommet and install them on the T1R air box.
9) Cut the LARGE blue nylon tubing provided by the T1R intake kit to size. All I needed was approximately 2 inches. Put two clamps on and tighten the one that goes onto the CF air box. Leave the other one loose.
10) Install the metal adapter piece for the PCV system into the CF air box. Measure and cut the blue rubber tubing to the proper length. Again, I only needed about 2-2.5 inches.
Carbon fiber is strong; however, it needs to be cured properly, therefore, be VERY CAREFULL when tightening bolts, clamps or anything else on the CF air box. IT’S FRAGILE!!!!
11) Now, install the CF air box. Tighten down all clamps and hoses. Connect the IAT sensor and bolt down the right side of the intake.
12) Make sure that the CF air box clears the battery. I actually disconnected it and removed the plastic cover. Just remember that you MUST perform an Idle Relearn (I’ll explain how later), and enter the radio code.
13) Install the conical air filter and tighten it down.
14) Step back and take a look. If everything is good, the only thing left is the idle relearn and punch in the radio code. (That is if you disconnected your battery)
Here's a pic of the final product VS the original one.
IDLE RELEARD:
- Turn ALL accessories off. (Radio, a/c, blower motor, defrost… EVERYTHING)
- Start car in park.
- Let the cooling fan cycle on and off 2 times. (on and off is once)
Hopefully it's clear enough. Feel free to email me or PM me if you have any questions.
PS: to the mediators, sorry about teh super long thread!!! Also, I DID put hte T1R Decal on after i took the pic. It looks a lot better with the decal on.
Now that that’s out of the way, there we go:
Here's what's included in the kit:
1) There are two 10mm bolts holding the OE air box in place. Remove those. One is on the right side of the car (looking at the car) and the other bolt is by the radiator cap.
2) Unhook your IAT (intake air temp) sensor
3) Right by the throttle body, there is a clamp, it’s a Phillips head but I HIGHLY recommend using a 5.5mm socket to loosen the clamp.
4) Disconnect the rubber intake tubing and remove. There is a clip by the headlight. (sorry, i forgot to take a pic of the clip)
5) Remove the PCV (positive crank case ventilation) tubing from the OE air box.. It’s a lot easier to remove the end from the air box that it is to remove the clip and then the rubber hose/grommet.
6) Start wiggling the air box and get her out!!
7) The fist thing I did was set up the CF tubing to see how much room there was. I noticed 2 things: one the battery was in the way, and two, the coolant hose bracket was also in the way. So what I did was I disconnected the battery and moved it over as far as it could to the right side (looking AT the car) and I also removed the plastic cover piece. Then I bent the radiator hose bracket backwards and to the right again so that the CF box would clear it. Where the two bolts that held on the OEM air box were, on the left one, I put a spacer and installed the double-ended spacer provided by T1R in. ( I personally wanted the intake to sit slightly higher so that the PCV tubing would fit better)
8) Remove the OE IAT sensor, grommet and the PCV grommet and install them on the T1R air box.
9) Cut the LARGE blue nylon tubing provided by the T1R intake kit to size. All I needed was approximately 2 inches. Put two clamps on and tighten the one that goes onto the CF air box. Leave the other one loose.
10) Install the metal adapter piece for the PCV system into the CF air box. Measure and cut the blue rubber tubing to the proper length. Again, I only needed about 2-2.5 inches.
Carbon fiber is strong; however, it needs to be cured properly, therefore, be VERY CAREFULL when tightening bolts, clamps or anything else on the CF air box. IT’S FRAGILE!!!!
11) Now, install the CF air box. Tighten down all clamps and hoses. Connect the IAT sensor and bolt down the right side of the intake.
12) Make sure that the CF air box clears the battery. I actually disconnected it and removed the plastic cover. Just remember that you MUST perform an Idle Relearn (I’ll explain how later), and enter the radio code.
13) Install the conical air filter and tighten it down.
14) Step back and take a look. If everything is good, the only thing left is the idle relearn and punch in the radio code. (That is if you disconnected your battery)
Here's a pic of the final product VS the original one.
IDLE RELEARD:
- Turn ALL accessories off. (Radio, a/c, blower motor, defrost… EVERYTHING)
- Start car in park.
- Let the cooling fan cycle on and off 2 times. (on and off is once)
Hopefully it's clear enough. Feel free to email me or PM me if you have any questions.
PS: to the mediators, sorry about teh super long thread!!! Also, I DID put hte T1R Decal on after i took the pic. It looks a lot better with the decal on.
Last edited by Fit of RAGE; Feb 13, 2007 at 06:32 PM.
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,920
From: British Columbia
Thanks Claymore. Hopefully i'll be able to do some more since i've got all the tools at my shop.
By the way, I can TOTALLY feel the difference. I'm not surprised that teh Dyno sheets show that the gains are that high. You feel a definate increase in power and response time. VERY SATISFIED!!! Thanks AJ Racing!!!!
By the way, I can TOTALLY feel the difference. I'm not surprised that teh Dyno sheets show that the gains are that high. You feel a definate increase in power and response time. VERY SATISFIED!!! Thanks AJ Racing!!!!
Last edited by Fit of RAGE; Dec 17, 2006 at 02:55 AM.
thinks for the DIY toy. i just installed my whale dick intake my self its really easy anyone can do it 
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i recommend this intake its alsome u rrally feel the increase and it makes the fit sound a little louder
.i recommend this intake its alsome u rrally feel the increase and it makes the fit sound a little louder
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,920
From: British Columbia
Yah, it's an awesoem intake. I love it. The car breathes SO much better. Plus, it sounds like you've got an exhaust up front!!
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Posts: 63
From: Lawrence, KS
nice write up Toy. Just a couple of questions. How big is the filter end on the intake? What is the quality of the filter? I have a 3in" diameter K&N conical filter I used on my old integra SRI and wondering if I could use that instead knowing it's of good quality. Looking into purchasing an intake for the Fit.
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Posts: 1,920
From: British Columbia
nice write up Toy. Just a couple of questions. How big is the filter end on the intake? What is the quality of the filter? I have a 3in" diameter K&N conical filter I used on my old integra SRI and wondering if I could use that instead knowing it's of good quality. Looking into purchasing an intake for the Fit.
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,920
From: British Columbia
Hopefully this DIY will help
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,920
From: British Columbia
Like i said, i'm TOTALLY guessing. I did the change last year, so i'm just going by memory
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 31
From: bakersfield
its only about 2.5 lbs that your saving.i cant remember the exact weights but its close.
Does anyone have the problem I am having with the T1R? my filter has a dent in it from the battery post from the engine rocking back and forth.. i moved the filter away as much as I can but I think it is also rubbing on my rad hose..