TSX Intake Manifold DIY / Q & A

[timot_one]

Actually, I don't think it would really hurt anything.  I mean, the entire idea behind a CAI, TSX IM, and bored TB is to improve the flow characteristics.  The ECU should be able to compensate and add fuel to make up for the increased air flow.  With n/a motors, it's all about reducing the restriction of air flow. 

FYI, this topic should have never been part of that valve cover thread.  If you have any questions about this IM swap, you should have posted them in here.  Based on your other posts, it seems like you may not have all the facts straight and that could have been part of the problem.  I have separated those posts and merged them into this thread.  Please continue to post any questions you have in here and DO NOT create a new thread.

[CrackerTeg]

Actually, I don't think it would really hurt anything.  I mean, the entire idea behind a CAI, TSX IM, and bored TB is to improve the flow characteristics.  The ECU should be able to compensate and add fuel to make up for the increased air flow.  With n/a motors, it's all about reducing the restriction of air flow. 

True but if he's talking about picking up a manifold that is not of a stock size, without the proper tune it'll cause damage no matter which way you cut it. Yes, the TSX IM is bigger than our oem manifolds but anything larger will cause a lean condition since our stock ecu's can't compensate for the added air flow.

[timot_one]

Only one way to find out.  Get a UEGO and try some before and after runs.

[thisaznboi88]

@CNY240 dont worry about getting pwned. I had a similar thing. The guy sold me an accord manifold... I asked for a tsx rbb blah blah and he sent me an RAA. anyways i got half my money back and he got to keep the other half. Shipping killed it for both of us.

[Armyguy239]

so what does this mean exact;y? what are the differences inIM name?
"RBB TSX manifold"
http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=96470

[timot_one]

The most commonly used intake manifolds are referred to by the middle 3 letters in the part number.  The TSX uses the RBB.  The Accord, Element, and CR-V use the RAA.  The RRC is found in the Civic Type R.  The PRC is found in the Integra Type R.  The PRB is found on the RSX Type S and Civic Si (EP3).  The RBC is found on the 06+ Civic Si.

For the record, that intake manifold will not work for your car.  In the picture, it has 07 TSX written on the runner for cylinder 2.  IIRC, you have an 03-05, which you can only use the intake manifold from an 04-05 TSX.  The full part number for the TSX IM you need for your car is 17110-RBB-000.  The 06-08 TSX uses the 17110-RBB-A00 and it will not fit your car.

I hope this helps.

[Armyguy239]

yea i saw, the guy sent it to me in a pm, i put a wtb over on k20, saying i only wanted a 04-05 im.. -.- thanks i didnt see that

[timot_one]

Those guys really don't know the difference.  I forgot why you can't use the IM.  I'm guessing that if you got the IM and the injector base, it should fit, but I can't be certain.

[CNY240]

I believe it's iacv notch we new and that's only found on years 04-05 

[timot_one]

Ohh yeah.  That's it.  The IACV notch.

[Armyguy239]

*edit* never mind, found the answer...

[Armyguy239]

got my IM, took me about 35 min to take out old one, and put in new one

[Arielit0oo]

Niiice, feels good right?

[Armyguy239]

yup now gotta see if anyone wants the 06-07 tsx IM I'm stuck w/ lol

[Armyguy239]

are there any TB that the 03-05 accords can use?