Okay... so i need help taking my S/C off. I can't get that ONE bolt that is on the left hand side, right under the fuel rail. My Allen head socket doesn't reach far enough... and my Allen Wrench is being a bitch... and the head is twisting.

Can I pop off the fuel rail and injectors real quick to get it out? What are my options here?

That one bolt is the only thing holding me back right now... and I don't seem to have anything with good torquing ability that'll reach that far, that narrowly.

It's being a real bitch. Didn't there used to be a How-To on taking the S/C off? Damn it all to hell.

 

The best thing would be a longer extension. What are you taking it off for?

 

Probably going turbo

 

No.

Damn, I'll see if I can find a longer extention. Doubt I will find one though.

I'm closing the Silencer holes with QuickSteel and I am taking a Dremel to the Intake side to smooth it out.

 

Oh I see. Well let us know how it goes. :cough:how-to:cough:

 

90 degree swivel, extension, and torx sockets are your friend.

 

man, i reallllly want to close my silencer holes, im just so worried about that crap coming out and hurting something...how safe is it really?

 

Torx socket? Hell, I think the biggest Torx size I have is 30... and there is no way that will fit in the 6mm Allen head.

SO that is a no go.

 

Thats wierd, I thought mine were torx, anyway they should sell them at auto zone or your auto store for like 10$. Good luck

 

I know 15 Grand Prix guys that have used Quicksteel on theirs and have had no problems.

They ALL run 2.55" pulleys. One just took his off the other day. After 50,000 miles; he says that is looks like he just did it. Nothing missing, etc, etc, etc.

Quicksteel claims to be able to plug holes in an engine block and is rated to 500* F. So I'm gonna trust them on this one.

 

ok then a drill, drill bit... drill out the head, and it will lift right off for ya!...

 

Okay... drilling now...

 

BTW, mine where torx.... if i remember correctly.

 

sweet.....well...i vote you make this a how-to and i will do this over the weekend!!!

 

I'll make a how to and take plenty of PICS!

 

inviza props to you sir!!!

 

Damn it... bumps!

Does anyone know about the Fuel Rail thing? I'm gonna read the LSJ modification book! LoL!

 

thats a good plan....or get a Hanes for it!!! Hanes FTW!

 

USMC, one thing I must tell you when doing the silencer holes as I did, please be sure the area is clean, and MAKE sure you use tape on the inside of the housing so the quicksteel does not leak into the area.

Other than that, it is straight forward.

And yes, you can just pop it off to remove the supercharger. I didn't because I had an allen key that worked.

On the Stage 2 kit installation guide they instruct us to remove the rail.

 

I have only heard of people doing this, not sure why, what exactly are the benefits of doing this??

 

as far as HP or response, there is no diff at all....its all about making the S/C louder, those holes are for noise emissions standards...some of us like our cars to scream like banshees!

 

Indeed.

 

lol...i wonder if it makes it louder at idle...i like the idea of sitting at a light and sounding like every other 4 banger on the road, then taking off and making the honda next to me go "WTF"

 

It only makes it louder under boost.