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Old 05-07-16, 10:23 AM
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BulletCars outta Australia R&D'ing a SC manifold kit for 1UZFE VVti engines.
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That is a 3UZ, sir.
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Grabs popcorn....
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Dammmmmnnnnnnnn... that just looks efficient. Im sure it makes boost effortlessly. lets see some numbers!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
That is a 3UZ, sir.
No S******t, was just using the pic they sent me as a reference.
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Originally Posted by badblackgs
Dammmmmnnnnnnnn... that just looks efficient. Im sure it makes boost effortlessly. lets see some numbers!!!!!!!
Still in development bud. Guy at bullet was just showing me this pic with the HVT1900 (on the 3UZ...) for reference.
I'm slowly picking their brains for more and more info.
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My interest is piqued. Wonder how this will compare to the other kits.
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Probably way to expensive to make it worth it. But let's give them the benefit of the doubt. That supercharger alone has got to be atleast four grand. plus they'll probably ask atleast 1500 for the manifold. etc...........
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Originally Posted by badblackgs
Probably way to expensive to make it worth it. But let's give them the benefit of the doubt. That supercharger alone has got to be atleast four grand. plus they'll probably ask atleast 1500 for the manifold. etc...........
Yes sir you are correct. the kit will probably be in that price range (other kits from them are around $2000 and up). However, just like with the other kits they have available (budget kits they call em'..lol) you will be able to use different (roots/screw) chargers, more specifically used GM M90's Ford 112's etc.
This would be well worth it if the overall cost stays low.
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I'm definitely interested as well, keep us updated, eskaeone.
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bullet cars in australia sells a 2uz vvti supercharger manifold that will fit on our cars. it would bolt right on and you can buy one of their top plates that go with a m112 supercharger like the one i use. only problem is, it sits at 5 1/2 inches tall not including the supercharger. so if your willing to cut a hole in your hood and fit a bad *** hood scoop than you can get the manifold from them for 1200 than go buy the supercharger and side intake pipe. but if your trying to keep stock hood than that 2uz manifold goes out the window.
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If this only adds 100whp for $10-15k then just forget about it.

I've had my GS430 for several years, don't want to sell it because I love this car, but even I will never justify paying that much money. It just doesn't make sense, go GTE and single turbo with built auto for $15k.
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Originally Posted by eskaeone

BulletCars outta Australia R&D'ing a SC manifold kit for 1UZFE VVti engines.
I hope you bring this beast out to our CL NY event this summer.

Info will be posted in the NELOC section soon.
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Originally Posted by 97-SC300
If this only adds 100whp for $10-15k then just forget about it.

I've had my GS430 for several years, don't want to sell it because I love this car, but even I will never justify paying that much money. It just doesn't make sense, go GTE and single turbo with built auto for $15k.
I doubt the total cost will be that much..lol
I'm trying to do boost on a budget..
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Originally Posted by lowKut
I hope you bring this beast out to our CL NY event this summer.

Info will be posted in the NELOC section soon.
that would be kool but my paint is a mess..lol


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