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Luis998 · 07-12-2008, 09:45 PM

That makes sense to me. My second "build" is not much of a build at all. I am just planning on boosting my stock Y7, just so I can get my feet wet in boost, so to speak. I picked up an HF manifold today, so I'll have to get an adapter plate made but eh, I'm going to take my time as there are a LOT more important things on my plate right now.

We'll have to log on at the same time and bullshit on there some time.

newb · 07-13-2008, 09:35 PM

Ya I hear you. I look at it this way, practice makes perfect. You can get knowledge of setups and what not from write ups and other ppl, but it takes some first hand trial and error some times lol.

Ya I mostly get on HS when Im work, and not very much at home, so I cant log into AIM. Every once in a while tho Im able to log in.

Luis998 · 07-13-2008, 09:39 PM

Meebo.com is the most convenient way I've found to log onto AIM. I refuse to install AOL on my desktop.

I wish I had the chance to dip my hands into some parts of these projects. Heck, part selection is the most I get to "dip" into, so that's good enough for me for now.

I'm wondering how to go about getting an adapter plate for this HF manifold though. I spoke with Mike (Calesta) last night and he told me that it has to be off set by thirty degrees, the plate that is. Otherwise I would lose my a/c. Have you seen any places that might sell adapters?

Forgive the slight thread jackage. Consider it more as a thread massage.

newb · 07-13-2008, 09:45 PM

Hey no worries, the original topic doesnt have much goin for it anymore lol. Again, Im not really the person to ask. About all I know is that the HF manifolds make a nice alternative to a tubular one, but I dont know anything else. As for places that might sell em, if all else fails Id go check out the machine shops in your area. The labor rate will be the most expensive part, but like I said thats a last resort kinda deal.

Luis998 · 07-13-2008, 09:47 PM

I personally have decided what to do about the piping and what not. I'm going to order the piping set online somehwere. I can't remember the name of the site off hand as I am at work right now, but I'm sure, or rather hope, it is bookmarked at home somewhere.

I'm thinking I'm going to have to find a machine shop. How much will the labor be is something that I am pondering about right now.

newb · 07-13-2008, 10:06 PM

Well, my shop charges $65 and hour for manual machine work, which is how I would make the part, CNC is no where near cost effective for somethin soo simple. For a part like that youll prally get quoted at 2 hours of labor. On top of that youll prally get charged a minimum shop fee, most shops charge this just to avoid loosing money on simple one off parts, for that you lookin anywhere from $65-$120. Thats what I would call acceptable anyways. If you have a friend or can make friends with someone in a shop or you can do a labor trade or somthin like that you should be able to get outa the minimum fee, and most likely get the hourly fee knocked down. As for material, the cost should be low. Id ask specifically for stainless, which will cost more, but mild steel wont last, and alloy steel will start to distort after a while.

awptickes · 07-14-2008, 02:38 AM

I'd like to be a verbal advocate against buying a Hondata s200 system.

Get the hondata s300, and you'll only pay for dyno time. Then you can learn how to tune yourself, and in the future you won't have to pay someone to tune. The quest for knowledge is costly, but once you have the knowledge, there is no cost to you.

Luis998 · 07-14-2008, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awptickes

I'd like to be a verbal advocate against buying a Hondata s200 system.

Get the hondata s300, and you'll only pay for dyno time. Then you can learn how to tune yourself, and in the future you won't have to pay someone to tune. The quest for knowledge is costly, but once you have the knowledge, there is no cost to you.

What if you are getting the Hondata s200 with every single option there is, awptickes? Does that make any difference?

awptickes · 07-14-2008, 10:00 AM

An s300 is easier to tune, because you've got all of the logging, and tuning software/hardware in one box. There's no switching over to hondalog just to see where you start to knock, it's all there.

s200 is rs232 serial only. It's also discontinued, so you have to buy used. Personally, I like buying crucial items to my build BFN.

Luis998 · 07-14-2008, 10:04 AM

I know that the one I am buying has data logging as well as every other feature. The price was very right and I could not pass it up. The person selling it to me is very reputable and trustworthy as well, as I could not go buying something like that off eBay or Craigslist.

In the future I do plan on using the s300, but that is like I said, in the future for my next build.

07-14-2008, 02:38 AM	#82
awptickes Von Europa Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bel Air, MD Age: 20 Posts: 2,004 iTrader: 5 / 100% Ride: 1999 Civic EJ9, 2003 Civic EX Coupé Rep Power: 55	I'd like to be a verbal advocate against buying a Hondata s200 system. Get the hondata s300, and you'll only pay for dyno time. Then you can learn how to tune yourself, and in the future you won't have to pay someone to tune. The quest for knowledge is costly, but once you have the knowledge, there is no cost to you. __________________ DIY/Howto HID Projector retrofit

07-14-2008, 10:00 AM	#84
awptickes Von Europa Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bel Air, MD Age: 20 Posts: 2,004 iTrader: 5 / 100% Ride: 1999 Civic EJ9, 2003 Civic EX Coupé Rep Power: 55	An s300 is easier to tune, because you've got all of the logging, and tuning software/hardware in one box. There's no switching over to hondalog just to see where you start to knock, it's all there. s200 is rs232 serial only. It's also discontinued, so you have to buy used. Personally, I like buying crucial items to my build BFN. __________________ DIY/Howto HID Projector retrofit

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