max goin into surgery... need some feedback pls!
10-04-2002, 01:43 PM
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max goin into surgery... need some feedback pls!
Hi guys, today i will finally start my list of projects for my maxima. I wanted to get some feedback or any other ideas on what i can do w/ the intake disassembled. So far... here's what i've got:
1. Clean Engine Bay w/ Orange Blast degreaser
2. Disassemble Intake
3. Clean out Throttle Body
4. [/B]Upgrade Ground wires[/B] (adding 4-5 extra wires to various ground spots & cleaning out + and - terminal and ground spots using sandpaper)
5. Figure out if RAM intake setup possible...
6. Clean cone filter w/ K&N Recharger Filter Kit.
7. Install Frankencar Midpipe to the intake system
8. Reassemble Intake
9. Enjoy the test drive
10. vacuum interior/polish vinyl and leather
11. wash/wax exterior
I hope I don't run into any trouble. I'm just a little nervous about the throttle body... I've never cleaned it out before and I hope I don't screw up or something. From what I've read in other posts, I've gained a couple of advices and what I should look out for. Here's what I think is right... lemme know if it isn't or something i should keep in mind:
- When taking the intake apart, make sure to disconnect the battery.
- Glue the straw on the Throttle Body cleaning spray so that it won't get loose and shoot inside the TB.
- When cleaning out the engine, cover the cone filter w/ a plastic bag before spraying degreaser.
- Leave the cone filter to dry overnight before oiling and reinstalling it (quick question: is it ok to leave out in sun?)
- If the intake doesn't fit properly w/ the FrankenCar midpipe, use the according flex rubber part instead of the one that came w/ the midpipe.
- Don't stomp on the pedal all the time now w/ the midpipe to avoid wasting gas.
Anything else I'm missing? Thanks in advance!
1. Clean Engine Bay w/ Orange Blast degreaser
2. Disassemble Intake
3. Clean out Throttle Body
4. [/B]Upgrade Ground wires[/B] (adding 4-5 extra wires to various ground spots & cleaning out + and - terminal and ground spots using sandpaper)
5. Figure out if RAM intake setup possible...
6. Clean cone filter w/ K&N Recharger Filter Kit.
7. Install Frankencar Midpipe to the intake system
8. Reassemble Intake
9. Enjoy the test drive
10. vacuum interior/polish vinyl and leather
11. wash/wax exterior
I hope I don't run into any trouble. I'm just a little nervous about the throttle body... I've never cleaned it out before and I hope I don't screw up or something. From what I've read in other posts, I've gained a couple of advices and what I should look out for. Here's what I think is right... lemme know if it isn't or something i should keep in mind:
- When taking the intake apart, make sure to disconnect the battery.
- Glue the straw on the Throttle Body cleaning spray so that it won't get loose and shoot inside the TB.
- When cleaning out the engine, cover the cone filter w/ a plastic bag before spraying degreaser.
- Leave the cone filter to dry overnight before oiling and reinstalling it (quick question: is it ok to leave out in sun?)
- If the intake doesn't fit properly w/ the FrankenCar midpipe, use the according flex rubber part instead of the one that came w/ the midpipe.
- Don't stomp on the pedal all the time now w/ the midpipe to avoid wasting gas.
Anything else I'm missing? Thanks in advance!
10-04-2002, 01:47 PM
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One trick I use for drying out the K&N quickly:
After it is rinsed out, shake off as much water as you can. Then re-install it and start the engine. After about 10 minutes of idling, it will be dry. Re-oil, and you're ready to go.
After it is rinsed out, shake off as much water as you can. Then re-install it and start the engine. After about 10 minutes of idling, it will be dry. Re-oil, and you're ready to go.
10-04-2002, 04:25 PM
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Originally posted by mzmtg
One trick I use for drying out the K&N quickly:
After it is rinsed out, shake off as much water as you can. Then re-install it and start the engine. After about 10 minutes of idling, it will be dry. Re-oil, and you're ready to go.
One trick I use for drying out the K&N quickly:
After it is rinsed out, shake off as much water as you can. Then re-install it and start the engine. After about 10 minutes of idling, it will be dry. Re-oil, and you're ready to go.
I'm about to start now ( i waited about 2 hours w/ the hood up to cool everything down inside). I'll take some pics of the install process for anyone who's curious and post a link to em.
BTW- does anyone know what size the bolts are used to hold the intake up? I don't have the stock airbox, just the filter and pipe that goes straight to TB. Thanks.
10-04-2002, 06:05 PM
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Another word of advice: Dont use ArmorAll under the hood. I did that once. It looked great when I got done. But after my first drive it looked like crap because dust stuck to everything I had ArmorAll'd...
10-04-2002, 08:37 PM
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alright!!!! half of the work was done outside... at night.. minimal lighting, basically had to depend on the flashlight. SO, i installed cleaned the TB (not as dirty as i thought)... installed midpipe using the stock acordian flex rubber coupler... and started the car w/ everything connected. SO FAR no ECU light. whew, i swear i was praying to god that it wouldn't come on.
I used Ben's method of drying the filter w/ it in so that's what i did and now it's back out and oiled... gotta wake about 20 min before puttin it back in so i came back here to get some feedback. Here's what i noticed when the car is idling:
1. I don't know if this is just paranoia but when the engine was running, i noticed a clickity sound coming from the engine itself... it was a fast clicky sound... I dunno if it was already because i only noticed it at first when i was looking for sounds w/ the midpipe on.
2. This is for sure, does anyone else w/ the midpipe here a *pop* sound (basically air being sucked in really quick) when you turn the wheels???? I noticed it everytime i turned the wheel when the car is idling. I heard it coming from the filter.... down through the intake. I'm guessing that's normal??
I used Ben's method of drying the filter w/ it in so that's what i did and now it's back out and oiled... gotta wake about 20 min before puttin it back in so i came back here to get some feedback. Here's what i noticed when the car is idling:
1. I don't know if this is just paranoia but when the engine was running, i noticed a clickity sound coming from the engine itself... it was a fast clicky sound... I dunno if it was already because i only noticed it at first when i was looking for sounds w/ the midpipe on.
2. This is for sure, does anyone else w/ the midpipe here a *pop* sound (basically air being sucked in really quick) when you turn the wheels???? I noticed it everytime i turned the wheel when the car is idling. I heard it coming from the filter.... down through the intake. I'm guessing that's normal??
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