Chimera Intake for the 2022 Honda Grom

[@lovetotrack]

im about to do this install on my 2024 monkey next week and was looking up install vid. i like your vid, very thorough and all the torque specs. i would have done the TDC first and also use paint market on cam gear and chain so easier to reinstall without guessing, that's if the chain didnt skip tooth on the crank.

[@joshuaturk3678]

Lucky you , your clamp for the hose didn’t have a stripped screw

[@ryno9100]

I'm a bit late, but I installed mine today. My screw stripped out as I was trying to remove it. I ended up just taking a pair of plyers to the clamp itself and pried it off. Messed up the clamp, but I don't really plan to reuse it.

[@drew-hg9om]

Just installed mine on a 2024 sp..they sent a black filter which looks great sounds awesome

[@AlbertoRdgz-pl3xc]

Estoy interesado en hacerle ese cambio mi honda grom , que censor le pones en la manguera del filtro aire , donde puedo conseguirlo, o estas usando el que viene en la caja resonancia ..

[@mintmotos3650]

Great Video! This definitely gave me more confidence for the install. I just got the same intake from steady garage but I need to get ready for a tune when I do install it. You got my Sub, Great stuff!

[@eastcoastish]

Thanks man! Good luck with the install :)

[@pat884]

Do you have a part number for that k&n filter?

[@King-zz8ry]

Heyy! So I installed this along with an exhaust and it seems my idle is low, do you think a dyno jet power commander would fix it up?

[@King-zz8ry]

I’m on a 2022 Grom

[@eastcoastish]

Low enough that the engine stalls? If not, there’s no issue with a low idle. If you want more control over fuel management though go with aRacer. I’m not a fan of dynojet products on the Grom. I’ve got a few videos or the RCMini5/X on my channel.

[@King-zz8ry]

@@eastcoastish yes, it does stall when I first start the engine and I have to give it a bit of gas until it’s warm enough but then it runs with a low idle without stalling, and thank you I will definitely check out the products and videos!!

[@granthoward3296]

Catching up on all your Grom videos, loving the content!

[@civic2323]

Any idea - I got my chimera intake installed and did my DHM cam and DHM stage 2 ecu and got a check engine- engine runs perfect but it’s just the dang check engine light - any input would help- will the ecu reset after 20 miles?

[@eastcoastish]

I'd go through the ECU reset process.

[@smert6379]

Can i use chimera intake in the rain?

[@eastcoastish]

Yeh, I ran it through some good FL downpours without a problem.

[@ramonnavarrolage8810]

Next time could you please film with more light? Does the 22 MY need the Chimera rod bar between the shrouds when you get rid of the OEM airbox? Thanks!

[@eastcoastish]

Sorry, limited light because it was storming pretty hard outside. It seems like you don't need to rod (I'm not sure if one is even available yet for the '22), the fairings seem pretty stiff although not as stiff as it was with the airbox, I'll see once I start riding it around...

[@mcguyver3215]

I'm really looking forward to hear your thoughts on the yoshi + intake + ecu vs all stock. Mostly if the top speed increases. The older groms didn't go much faster unless one changed the gears if I understood correctly but our new 2022 should theoretically move faster since it doesn't redline in 5th gear stock.

[@briarfox637]

Just got a chimera short ram black edition for my grom from steady garage. Its a 2019 though. Waiting on my Toce exhaust and ill go down the street for an ECU flash from a DHM dealer after they're installed. Can't wait. SHould be fun.

[@rockybettas5839]

You're very fortunate to have all these parts sent to you! The 22 is so hot rn I can't even find parts to throw money at.. In due time!

[@danielscales1201]

I actually go on KZbin just to watch your videos now

[@josephsaucedo8691]

Just wondering if you ever thought about doing a 190cc or 212 v4 fuel injection ct70 with a racer ecu you could use some of the grom part to make the fuel injection harness to cross over. Just a idea 💡🤔👍👌✌️🏍️💯🥂

[@18droc]

Have you done a video on performance and drive, on the last rebuild of the monkey 🐒?

[@Smallbore2wheels]

Are those real license plates on the Texas map in the background?

[@eastcoastish]

Yeh I used to live there. Some are from my cars some I picked up at swap meets.

[@Smallbore2wheels]

@@eastcoastish that's pretty awesome.

[@JLXCKX]

Ive had my 22 Grom for about a month. I have the yoshi full exhaust but I was wondering if its enough extra hp to justify spending the $$$ to mod the bike. Btw I love and appreciate the videos you helped me with the tst tail light install.

[@eastcoastish]

Thanks! Modding a Grom is really for the fun of it. You can obviously just buy a faster bike for way less than it would cost to make bigger power out of a 125cc, but for me there's something special about making these things go fast :)

[@btankful]

@@eastcoastish It's funny you have those 2 performance mods, the Exhaust and Intake. After moding parts and then buying slightly better mods on same parts and spending that much more, I would recommend exactly the two you have for first mods, A Yoshimura Exhaust (just spend the money) and Chimera intake. Instant power!

[@roncarpenter2984]

Did you get a check engine light after chimera intake and exhaust I did. It’s brand new lol

[@eastcoastish]

No, I didn’t. Did you reset the ECU?

[@ShadeTreeKennyT]

I agree with you about the angles. Fit and finish is just as important as functionality. Looks good. 👌

[@SimplyKelp]

Does the intake get dirty easily?

[@eastcoastish]

No issues so far with it getting dirty. The filter is in the same place as the one on my Monkey and no issues there either.

[@cu3v298]

So I clicked the link to buy the chimera intake but what universal filter is it that you have ? There is like 3 I’m not sure

[@eastcoastish]

I got the k&n one

[@weshardin1500]

I just installed mine. Reset ECU.

[@gaderaidan]

Can someone help? I have a 2022 Grom and a yoshi RS-9T and Chimera intake on the way. Ive looked at some Aracer products and am a little confused exactly what the purpose is. I WOULD like the use the Yoshi and Chimera for the louder pipe (safety and aesthetics/pleasing noise) as well as performance benefits. Would I be able to run both the intake and exhaust without tuning the ECU/replacing it with something like the Aracer mini 5? Would I need to get the AFR module in addition to the Mini 5? If not, what benefits do these parts add? Open to all info or even just a link to some info that can help me wrap my mind around this.

[@eastcoastish]

If you are just doing the intake and exhaust, I'd get your stock ECU tuned by DHM, that's definitely the more affordable route. And if it's only those two mods, you can probably get away without doing anything to the ECU but you may run a little lean. If you're planning on doing more extensive mods, a stand alone system like the RCMini5+AF1 module allows you to constantly tune the fueling, timing and other parameters to run optimally.

[@gaderaidan]

@@eastcoastish Thanks for the quick response

[@markcaruso815]

@@eastcoastish Good info do you have a link for DHM?

[@eastcoastish]

@@markcaruso815 www.dhmotoring.com/

[@cu3v298]

Is there anyway you can find that k&n filter in black ? Like do they make it in black?

[@cu3v298]

I don’t want the look of the red on my bike.

[@MotorcyclerideCyprus]

Its like asking for a Santa Claus outfit in blue! it aint gonna happen! K&N do red filters!

[@aham3476]

I’ve tried to resist, but I need a new Grom to go with my Monkey! Your bike is looking sweet!

[@markcaruso815]

Thank you very informative. We'll make this process much easier.

[@earlyculyer4103]

Is there any performance benefits from these modifications?

[@eastcoastish]

I haven't got this bike on the dyno yet, but the exhaust + intake + aRacer alone is probably adding about 3+ HP which is a lot when you're starting with 9 HP...

[@earlyculyer4103]

@@eastcoastish have you seen the Benelli TNT?

[@civic2323]

So after several months w this intake how do you feel about mmthbx vs chimera- I debating between the 2 - just bought a yoshimura full exhaust DHM1 cam and DHM ecu- now I’m looking for a intake - would like your input please ?

[@eastcoastish]

I haven't tried the MNNTHBX setup but a few things: The power is going to be very similar between the two. If anything the Chimera will have the edge since it has fewer bends, I also prefer aluminum over a silcone hose and K&N filters over DNA filters. The biggest reason why I'd recommend the Chimera is that you can then run the new Kitaco cooler that goes in place of the stock airbox: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXPMenSZrqiHhrs you can't run the MNNTHBX filter with that.

[@civic2323]

@@eastcoastish yea I totally forgot about the number of bends - that’s why on other vids I’m seeing decreased hp

[@LebonezLive]

I still think I'm going to wait until the DNA stock fit high flow filter comes out and then just increase the size of the intake boot. I think it is traditionally called rad hose mod. Apparently it is much quieter and not a fan of how this looks.