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14867, T-Body Install
Posted by MrClean125, Feb-15-02 09:43 AM
I got my t-body today and was wondering how difficult or easy it is to install or should i save myself some headaches and have someone else do it? The UDP i'm gonna have a local speed shop do it, i'm gonna do the motor mounts myself, but i'm not sure about the TB. Anybody done it? Lemme know. Thanks.

Dave
14868, RE: T-Body Install
Posted by DarkOne, Feb-15-02 11:34 AM
It's held on by two 13mm bolts. It's easy as hell.
14869, RE: T-Body Install
Posted by Breezio, Feb-15-02 11:39 AM
I did it myself (along with a CAI at the same time) on my 420a SOHC.. was easy as pie.
14870, RE: T-Body Install
Posted by All4thaN0okie, Feb-15-02 03:44 PM
isn't the TB the easiest install there is to do??



'95 Eclipse RS
INTERIOR
-Sony CDXM 750
-2 JL Audio 12w0 subs
-Premiere Amp
-CompuStar 2WAS Alarm with Remote Start and Pager
EXTERIOR
-Enkei 15" wheels (came with the car)
-2nd Generation Altezza Tails
-Clear Bumper Lenses
-APC Speed Glo Mirrors (with turn signals)
-Red LED Washer Nozzles
PERFORMANCE
-K&N Filter

14871, RE: T-Body Install
Posted by joshacu, Feb-15-02 04:04 PM
if you did the strut bars then you can certainly do a t/b. two bolts, and some sensors. not hard at all. do it your self, so easy




weapon-r intake
greddy headers
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energy suspension
motor mounts
cf altezza tail lights
bored t/b
magnecore wires
hotter plugs
14872, RE: T-Body Install
Posted by vegasdsmr, Feb-15-02 07:08 PM
ahh grasshoppa, u better get yourself a good torx wrench for them sensors, #20 u will need! didnt have to go back over the install after i did mine. but i did have to go out and buy a second torx wrench.

noticeable gains, just takes about a day for the ecu to learn the increased airflow at idle and cruisin speed
14873, RE: T-Body Install
Posted by proDMD, Feb-16-02 04:32 PM
I cant get the torx wrench to budge....any suggestions on what to try I put some WD40 on there and will be giving it another shot tomorrow

TIA
14874, RE: T-Body Install
Posted by proDMD, Feb-16-02 06:28 PM
also what is the thin piece of plastic between the TB? When I took off the bolts the thin plastic was cracked and falling off do I need it?
14875, RE: T-Body Install
Posted by Avenger, Feb-16-02 07:45 PM
If the torx bolts are really tough to get out get someone with an impact driver to get them out. I broke 3 torx drivers before giving up and getting a shop to take the sensors out.

The thin piece of paper is your TB gasket. Replace it. Costs about $3 from the dealership.
14876, RE: T-Body Install
Posted by MrClean125, Feb-19-02 09:15 AM
Thanks for the help guys. After i got all the sensors and everything off it was easy. Some of the sensors where a bitch and a half to get off, but after that, easy as pie. She rev's much faster now, throttle response is instantaneous, pulls a little harder around 3500 RPM now. I likey.

Dave