Calling all EJ9/D14 Owners


ProjectJDM

ProjectJDM

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Hi guys,

I'll be picking up an EJ9 soon as a daily driver. I don't plan on doing to much to it in the way of engine mods, but was thinking a few bolt-ons for breathing etc couldn't hurt. :D

I'd like to install a CAI(or short ram) and a front strut bar. Now as you guys know, the throttle body is upward facing, and due to the air box sitting so high, a standard front strut bar can't be mounted.

So I'm basically asking you guys what sort of set ups you guys have (some pics would be great :D ) and if there's a way of installing a decent air intake and strut bar without having to replace the intake manifold with a D16z6?

Thanks in advance :nice:
 
i v got a carbon whales ***** on mine just took the filter out of the air box and cliped it on seems to work fine
 
Fit a D16z6/y8 intake manifold and get a induction kit on it. Makes a nice difference to power and sounds much better:nice:
 
Vtec6000 said:
Fit a D16z6/y8 intake manifold and get a induction kit on it. Makes a nice difference to power and sounds much better:nice:
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Ye I've thought of it, and have it as a final option of sorts :p

Just curious to see what set ups guys have with the D14 mani... :D
 
ProjectJDM said:
Ye I've thought of it, and have it as a final option of sorts :p

Just curious to see what set ups guys have with the D14 mani... :D
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tbh the d14 standard I.M is ****! the runners are very restrictive. Swap it out for a d16 one...
 
Vtec6000 said:
tbh the d14 standard I.M is ****! the runners are very restrictive. Swap it out for a d16 one...
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I know mate, i'm only using it as a daily driver which is why I'm not planning to much engine/performance mods... Just some bolt-ons to help it breath a bit better and a strut bar for some handling improvement, not trying to make any power gains etc. :D
 
It's a pretty cheap mod tho mate by the sounds of it
and getting a induction kit for the standard one just seems pointless which is why I havnt bothered
 
Vtec6000 said:
Fit a D16z6/y8 intake manifold and get a induction kit on it. Makes a nice difference to power and sounds much better:nice:
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how easy is this? as i thought of that too as the d14 is mounted upwards differently to the d16 intake mani
 
vtecbailey said:
how easy is this? as i thought of that too as the d14 is mounted upwards differently to the d16 intake mani
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It's pretty easy. Just get a few pieces of vac line from donor car as you will need to extend a few of ur own. Will need throttle cable from sohc vtec or EK4 and you reuse your d14 throttle body on d16 mani. I extended the injector wiring and IAT sensor wiring to give a tidy install
 
Hi,
I did a swap with a D16. I did not do it myself tho only helped taking it off. cost me 150 labour and 40 pounds for the manifold. but the power gain is noticeable
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Replace the exhaust to pass MOT. But had to weld with Bpipe as you can see ><
Might get some custom stainless steel exhaust at MIJ Performance Walsall, got a quote for 255 pounds includ VAT labour. Good company? price?

The swap paid 150 for the labour >< he was not that good
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Cheap induction kit
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Hello,
I'm planning the same job myself. Is there much of a difference in power with the d16 intake on the d14?
 
yes, the d16 intake is one of the best basic mods you can do to a d14.
 
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