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  1. 11-21-2006, 12:09 AM #1
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    Default *****WTB: FITV= FAST IDLE THERMO VALVE

    Im looking for a FITV for a 96 Acura integra LS. I think any B-series should fit as long as its OBD-2 but please correct me if im wrong.
    My idle is driving me crazy.
    Aslo I already tried taking it out and retightening the plastic screw cap that holds the spring down with no luck.....
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  2. 11-21-2006, 05:30 AM #2
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    KMS makes a FITV block off plate for it, and you can just bypass it with the coolant lines, have the coolant line go from the manifold straight to the IACV, i believe that is how it goes..but mine acted up, and i just fixed it by getting an aftermarket intake manifold, that has only one hole to let in air, for the IACV, but not the FITV..I have a FITV, but it doesn't work either.
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  3. 11-21-2006, 11:37 AM #3
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    where is this KMS place? is it in GA or online? with that block off plate will i get a check engine light?

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    i'd like to know the same thing.. and will this keep the engine from motorboating (idling high, or reving and dropping rpms when in idle)
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    bump cause i want to hear more about the KMS block off plate
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    i saw it on ebay..search for it..they are in covington, i believe..they deal with honda/acura mainly..more like a machine shop for honda/acura performance parts..the site is http://www.honda-performance.com/

    a link on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/B16-B...QQcmdZViewItem

    check it out..you would have to route your coolant line to bypass this when using the plate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dirty Octopus™
    where is this KMS place? is it in GA or online? with that block off plate will i get a check engine light?
    nope, no check engine light..the fitv when cold, it opens to let extra air though to give a higher idle when cold, around 2K rpms, and when the coolant gets warmer the valve gradually closes so idle is normal 750 +/- 50 RPMS..when using the block off plate, even when the motor is cold, the idle will still be at normal rpms, around 750..and will just take longer for your motor to warm up when idleing..other than that everything else functions as normal
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    thanx im going to look into it..


    quick question what are the advantages other then my car not having a surging idle
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    Quote Originally Posted by Killer
    i'd like to know the same thing.. and will this keep the engine from motorboating (idling high, or reving and dropping rpms when in idle)
    yup it will, if it is caused by a fauly FITV. go to this link http://www.g2ic.com/forums/showthrea...threadid=42969

    this should help w/ diagnoising a bad idle..
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  10. 11-23-2006, 03:57 AM #10
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    hey myistar thanx for the link ive read it last year when i had the same issue and i have been looking everywhere for it. preciate it
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hektik
    hey myistar thanx for the link ive read it last year when i had the same issue and i have been looking everywhere for it. preciate it
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    For those who dont want pay $$ to buy the plate...just get a thin piece of sheetmetal. cut the sheetmetal to the shape of the fast idle valve and drill some holes to line up with the valve itself. and put that piece in between the valve and the manifold when you bolt it on. NOT RECOMMENDED IF YOU LIVE IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by hondasniper
    For those who dont want pay $$ to buy the plate...just get a thin piece of sheetmetal. cut the sheetmetal to the shape of the fast idle valve and drill some holes to line up with the valve itself. and put that piece in between the valve and the manifold when you bolt it on. NOT RECOMMENDED IF YOU LIVE IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER!!!!

    yea ive been thinking about doing this. were would i go to get the sheetmetal cut properly since i dont have any metal working tools and dont want to do a hack job....
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    You can just cut a piece of sheet metal from any hardware store. they should sell them in sections. Then take a marker and draw an outline of the valve on the sheetmetal. After that, take a pair of metal cutters (sissors on steriods) and cut it into shape. Take a file to smooth out the rough edges. If you aren't going to do it yourself, then it'll prolly be better to just get one of those block off plates and bridge the coolant lines. If I weren't so busy with my job and these cars during my off time, I'd just make one for you.
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    here's the one that they are talking about from KMS. KMS is a good company. If you need it asap and don't mind spending $25, then here it is:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/B16-B...spagenameZWD1V
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  16. 12-06-2006, 08:31 AM #16
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    i bet mainstream could make one, they have b series to mock it up too give mike a pm or call

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    thanx alot guys....
    i think im going to try to make this my self first/ it shouldnt be to hard...
    if i fuck it up tho ill be pm'ing mike ..lol..
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    ok so i fixed it. i place a thin sheet of metal between the FITV and the throttle body and the car is working perfectly.... it takes alittle longer then usual to warm up but the idle is perfect...
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    thanx alot for all the help to everyone.... i was ready to pull my fucking hair out everytime i sat at a light and my idle bounced like crazy.... so thanx alot guys
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