kenny, sweeeeet.
so this is where you've been hiding, huh! LOL!

 

any updates?? if a motor and tranny is over 140k, do you think it will hold the turbo??

 

damn kenny you shoulda told me u made a build thread

 

pretty sure it would. just get a compression and leak down test if you are really worried.

so jeff is right...i blew open my aem intake pipe twice with that non-reinforced coupler. Jeff you got pm...i could use advice on which intake pipe to use

hehe, i thought you'd figure. it's getting close to 2/17 meet hsnap:

lol, yes i've been home most of the time.

 

For the reducing coupler make sure you get a 4ply reinforced one. If you need one I have an extra brand new one laying around. I a few extras in stock, never know when my friends cheap ebay couplers will blow in half lol. And yes I mean it will literally split in half(not just pop off) if you use a really crappy cheap one.

Also make sure the charge pipe has a stepped/beaded lip because that will really help prevent popping off. Oh and don't forget to use T-Bolt clamps on EVERYTHING. I have a box of those as well for my friends lol. The coupler I've always had a problem with is the charge pipe right where it meets the throttle body. The cheaper couplers keep popping because its right above the turbo where the heat is the greatest. With a high quality silicone coupler it can handle the heat much better so the chances of that happening is a lot smaller. Still you will need a stepped lip at the end of the pipe or the silicone will still pop off eventually(at 15psi )...either get a bead rolled on or TIG weld a bead on like my setup.

 

Where did you get that AEM intake pipe from?? I want one. It would make the engine bay look a hundred times better not having that MAF in there. Please let me know where you got it from or where i can find one. I looked at google and didnt find anything

 

One reason the coupling may be popping off at the throttle body is because of engine torque. The engine will twist because of the rubber mounts and cause more stress on rigid intake pipes versus the stock flexible ones, especially at high throttle and boost.

 

lol this thread sinked so low i didn't even checked for the past 2 days...

anyways, do you want mine? i'll give you a good price on it. this is the pipe for an is300 and you'll find one for sale every now and then on my.is.

 

Yeah i do. But why did you take it off bro?? Also if i run that pipe with the Maf not being infront of the turbo wouldnt that have boost limitations. Thats what i heard. LMK

 

check your thread on clubna-t. your car's KV so by going with MAPECU you can eliminate the MAF completely.

 

Hey Kenny, nice writeup. Your install came out really clean and you were done fast man, nice job. You forgot to install one thing..... the XSPower decals I sent you

You hit the money right too, about $2200-$2500 for the VVTi 2JZ. The non VVTi can be done for less. It's great to see another $1299 boosted 2JZ.

For anyone else who's interested, check the complete kit out at clubna-t - I've got the NA-T Gaskets sets, kits, boost controllers, etc all in stock and I'm doing free upgrades to the Tial style BOV this month and next.

Mark

 

nice build
any video's or more pics of this running?

 

how much does this even cost you guys?

 

nice how well has this held up so far????

 

thank you thank you