Not yet man, not yet. Really soon though... I want to pay cash so Im just waiting until two more pay cheques come in!

You're right though, the Hayabusa is insane. I saw a video of the Hayabusa passing an R1 at like 160mph... the R1 looked like it was standing still... :eek:

1300cc... damn... I go numb just thinking about it. I cant wait!!! :D

DUDE!!! I didn't know we got solid lifters! Kick ass. --We be revvin--

Yeah, have fun trading in you P5 for a Civic and LOOKING LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE!!!!

What`s so wrong about getting a good car? I prefer my Protege, but you can make a civic look different than everyone elses... just put ICP stickers on it.:D

Heh yeah my civic would be straight up Juggalo style. There wouldn't be no rice about it. I dunno I'm kinda lookin at those Mitsubishi Lancers. I suppose I could Juggalo out just about any ride.

ok here are some pics of my engine....can you tell me where the VTCS selonid is???




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so just unplug this then? this won't cause any other problems other than cold start emissions going up? want to make sure before i mess with my car. i am not a mechanical genius( not even close).

so i just unplug it???

there is blood on the plug??? :laugh:

you sure?




























:D

i did it don't worry

Hey guys, while we have engine pics, would any of you mind telling me where I would hook up a tachometer? I tried the wires going into the coils, but that didn't work too well. Is there another hookup maybe by the crank or something? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

what would happen if i disconnected the one to the right of the green plug?

I got tired of the noise and unplugged it with no problems
 

I got tired of the noise and unplugged it with no problems.

Only slightly more gas usage

Remember to plug-up the vaccuum from the solenoid.

I unplugged the green plug on the intake manifold and in about 10 minutes I threw a CEL. What did I do wrong?

Look for the big diagnostic connector behind the driver's side shock tower, next to the wiper motor. It has a dark gray plastic cap that says "DIAGNOSIS". You need to tap one of the wires leading to the connector; if my memory is correct, it's the purple wire with a white stripe. Hopefully, someone else will confirm this.

BTW as you discovered, you cannot directly tap the wires to the coils. The ECU talks to the coils using computer gobbledygook that can't be understood by conventional aftermarket tachs.

I believe you're supposed to unplug the vacuum lines leading to the manifold, not the electrical plug. This way, the ECU will still detect the presence of the VTCS solenoid and assume that everything is hunky dory. :D

BTW make sure you plug the vacuum ports. Little rubber caps for this purpose are available from your local purveyor of discounted automotive components. :D