How To Install: High Performance Oil Cap

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Dec 1, 2007 | 05:50 AM

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saiyanzzrage

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thanks for the writeup! I was on my way to have my mechanic do this for me, but i think i might take a stab at it myself first...

will report back with butt dyno results when im done!

Dec 1, 2007 | 05:52 AM

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suekie

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just.... wow

Oct 15, 2008 | 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by I'mStock

You're an idiot.

WOW THAT WAS GR8T!! I WONDER IF YOU CAN DO A DIY ON HOW TO CHANGE THE VALVE CAPS & AND HOW MUCH HP WOULD YOU GET TO THE WHEELS

Oct 15, 2008 | 05:12 AM

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OMG, thank you. You have no idea how long my Billet JDM type-R oil cap has been sitting on the shelf in my basement waiting until I found some help with the intall. Cudos my friend, cudos!

Oct 15, 2008 | 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jamerin

"Righty tighty lefty loosy!"

JDM is oppesite

haha

Oct 16, 2008 | 02:21 AM

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im still confused.

This thread is worthless without pics!!!

Oct 24, 2008 | 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sikrsix

People realize.. If you are just re-installing your oem cap its only 15 ft lbs.. I have snapped off 3 oem oil caps trying to torque to 20 ft lbs.. 20ft lbs is only for the high performance oil caps! haha

yeah me2

Oct 24, 2008 | 08:52 PM

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vote for sticky!

Oct 24, 2008 | 09:09 PM

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cchan3761

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Thanks! I had this high performance cap in the garage for a while, but now I wont be so afraid to use it

Nov 15, 2008 | 10:45 PM

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f that, dont even use an oil cap, weight saving is my friend! lol but seriously this thread was like a year old? lol

Dec 7, 2008 | 10:38 AM

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Sticky

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Dec 11, 2008 | 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by S1MPSONS

Step 1: Pop the hood
Step 2: *Optional* Disconnect the negative ground cable from the battery (precautionary)
Step 3: Unscrew OEM oil cap (note: I recommend using gloves to protect your hands)
Step 4: Screw on new high performance oil cap by hand (~ 20 ft.lbs for those of you with internal torque sensors in your arms)
Step 5: Reconnect the negative ground to the battery (skip this step if you chose not to do step 2)
Step 6: Close the hood
Step 7: Test Drive (Feel the POWER!)

This is the only thing I know how to DIY on an EVO. Sorry if it seems trivial. I am just trying to make a contribution to the tech. section of EVOM.

Jan 14, 2009 | 03:24 PM

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sticky this, some solid info in here......

Jan 14, 2009 | 04:34 PM

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Juan Martinez

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I need to get the most bang for my buck. Is there a certain brand that will give me the best hp? What about cheap ebay ones. I remember years back I got an oil cap off ebay for $0.06 plus $6.00 shipping. I really didn't feel the hp come out of it. Thats why I ask.