Has Anyone Tried Installing FL5 Aftermarket Parts On Their DE5 Yet?

[bpebler]

And also this - is the off road statement just for liability reasons like it is in the Jeep/off road industry?

 

[nix6speed]

The sway bar is probably noisy and/or not great for street driving. It would be legal to street drive. I had plenty of 'off road' use exhaust over the years but that's a different story entirely.

If the intake manifold increases power as advertised that's pretty impressive. Quick Google search didn't find anything from third party testing. Coming from NA LS stuff I can definitely appreciate worthwhile bolt-on mods.

 

[Azkyrie6]

Did you hook up any charge pipes yet? It says the PRL ones will work for both 1.5 & FL5. I'm trying to do everything at once that would require removing the bumper if possible.

It's about time you start your ongoing build thread.

May want to get replacement pushpins and retainer clips if you end up taking the bumper on and off a few times. That’ll help ensure the best fitment possible

 

[bpebler]

The sway bar is probably noisy and/or not great for street driving. It would be legal to street drive. I had plenty of 'off road' use exhaust over the years but that's a different story entirely.

If the intake manifold increases power as advertised that's pretty impressive. Quick Google search didn't find anything from third party testing. Coming from NA LS stuff I can definitely appreciate worthwhile bolt-on mods.

NA LS is exactly what I'm coming from too. bolt on's & tune can make great power! I'm excited to pursue the same with the platform now. I was almost wondering if things like this & a tune can get the top speed higher without damage - but really not necessary at the same time. I'm all over the place right now.

 

[bpebler]

May want to get replacement pushpins and retainer clips if you end up taking the bumper on and off a few times. That’ll help ensure the best fitment possible

That's a very good point, thanks! I don't even want to take it off but alas, I must. I haven't had to remove body panels for engine mods on sooooo long. I'm trying to work with Diode Dynamics since they are local to see if we can make a custom mount for amber fogs or n the lower front corners, too. & I was even thinking about painting the matte black center piece gloss black - but I'm still unsure on that one.

 

[ZeroGSR]

That's a very good point, thanks! I don't even want to take it off but alas, I must. I haven't had to remove body panels for engine mods on sooooo long. I'm trying to work with Diode Dynamics since they are local to see if we can make a custom mount for amber fogs or n the lower front corners, too. & I was even thinking about painting the matte black center piece gloss black - but I'm still unsure on that one.

As a warning, if you can get someone else to do it, I would. That bumper is a nightmare to get back on correctly. Maybe the Acura techs screwed it up installing my black emblem, but it does not want to go back on correctly. I am never touching it again.

 

[bpebler]

As a warning, if you can get someone else to do it, I would. That bumper is a nightmare to get back on correctly. Maybe the Acura techs screwed it up installing my black emblem, but it does not want to go back on correctly. I am never touching it again.

Awww shoot. This would be my luck also - I'm not a body guy. It will be hard to find someone who will remove & replace while I do the other work though. I know what I'll be thinking about all week now waiting for parts.

How's your look now??

 

[ZeroGSR]

Awww shoot. This would be my luck also - I'm not a body guy. It will be hard to find someone who will remove & replace while I do the other work though. I know what I'll be thinking about all week now waiting for parts.

How's your look now??

It looks like it's sitting on my weight bench while I find a body shop to do it... Even with help today it wouldn't go back on, can get it 95% there but that's it. Not worth doing more damage at this point. I knew body panels aren't my thing, but was told it's easy. Oh well, live and learn.

 

[bpebler]

It looks like it's sitting on my weight bench while I find a body shop to do it... Even with help today it wouldn't go back on, can get it 95% there but that's it. Not worth doing more damage at this point. I knew body panels aren't my thing, but was told it's easy. Oh well, live and learn.

You could be right about the front emblem swap at the dealer. Maybe @Integra23 has some tips for us?

 

[Integra23]

It looks like it's sitting on my weight bench while I find a body shop to do it... Even with help today it wouldn't go back on, can get it 95% there but that's it. Not worth doing more damage at this point. I knew body panels aren't my thing, but was told it's easy. Oh well, live and learn.

Did you remove the original intercooler air dam ? Sides and bottom rubber piece? This is required other wise the bottom portion will be pushed away and won't seat. FL5 instructions show only removing the sides .

 

[ZeroGSR]

Did you remove the original intercooler air dam ? Sides and bottom rubber piece? This is required other wise the bottom portion will be pushed away and won't seat. FL5 instructions show only removing the sides .

Uggh, that's all it is??? I removed the sides, but not the bottom. Does it look awful removed though? That's a big space to leave open without that cover. I can see were its rubbing, suppose I could trim it.

 

[Integra23]

Uggh, that's all it is??? I removed the sides, but not the bottom. Does it look awful removed though? That's a big space to leave open without that cover. I can see were its rubbing, suppose I could trim it.

Yeah you could trim it or maybe make it thinner to fit underneath.
I don't think it looks.verry noticable with it gone .

 

[ZeroGSR]

Yeah you could trim it or maybe make it thinner to fit underneath.
I don't think it looks.verry noticable with it gone .

All thanks goes to Integra23, that was the issue, front bumper back on, phew....

Now having done it 20 times, it's not too bad

 

[Hakmamba]

All thanks goes to Integra23, that was the issue, front bumper back on, phew....

Now having done it 20 times, it's not too bad

Teamwork makes the Dreamwork!

 

[TypeSJ]

Yep. I have already installed FL5 DP,FP, IC

Videos please!!