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Honda TPS Calibration DIY Guide

To calibrate the voltage on the TPS Sensor, a sensor on the throttle body that tells the ECU where the throttle is positioned. Over time the Tps goes out of calibration and your car's performance suffers greatly for it. I was VERY impressed with the difference this made to my car. It increased throttle response, smoothly revving across the whole rev range and makes for a far enjoyable car to drive. If your car is around the 8 year old mark, you should DEFINATELY do this if you want better performance from your car and offcoarse, who dosen't?! Again, I can't emphasize how effective this is, a must do! THE TPS IS OVERLOOKED OR SHOULD I SAY NOT UNDERSTOOD BUT THE TPS HOLDS GREAT BENEFITS WHEN CALIBRATED. This can be performed by yourself, without help, no problem. This is being done on a d16y4. Steps: Remove the Throttle body - 4 bolts 3 sensors that just unplug (TPS, Map and IACV) 2 coolant hoses on the bottom, unclip the metal clamp and pull the ho...

Supercharger install (Civic si)

Found this great detailed diy supercharger install .Enjoy :) : This DIY is intended to be a great supplement to the CTe instructions. This is all at your own risk and if for some reason something doesn't work out for you as it did me, i am not responsible Instruction time : step 1 . remove your battery completely. ( this is for extra space and it makes things easier. step 2 . remove your ecu, affix your stage 2 reflash form directly to your ecu case and mail to hondata. package your ecu well with as much padding as you can find. its delicate. step 3 . remove the fuel rail cover ( carbon fiber thing) then bleed pressure off the fuel rail by detaching it on the right hand side and put a rag underneath it when you do so in case some fuel spills. step 4 . remove the studs that hold the fuel rail spacer ( carbon fiber thing) to the rail so you can remove the rail. step 5 . remove the fuel rail, you can unclip the electronics from the rail with the 3 clips then unplug you...