$ 3,500 from Uncle Sam
04-12-2004, 09:33 AM
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$ 3,500 from Uncle Sam
I got a special gift cummin from uncle sam and I don't know where to begin! I feel like a kid in a toy store and my parents keep saying "Yes you can have that too!" 
What do you guys think? Where should one start? I guess O2 sensors and cleanin out my EGR lines would be a start since my CEL is on and giving me "EGR flow malfunction" from my OBDII reader. 
What would you guys do next?
04-12-2004, 09:59 AM
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Turbo the max! You will have nearly any amount of HP/TQ you could want, that would beat any other's daily driver. But seriously, research the turno system available from CustomMaxima; its pretty good quality and the price is not bad. BOOST!!!!;;;...
04-12-2004, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Ceasars Chariot
i would be getting TURBO , wouldnt even think twice about it ! have fun !
TRUST me its a gift
Aren't there mods I need to do before just slapping a turbo in it? Like performance items that will support the turbo?
04-12-2004, 04:22 PM
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If i were you i would get boosted (supercharger/turbo) since you have all the money together right now. Then if you have any money left over or get money soon go with a new clutch you'll need it.
04-12-2004, 04:30 PM
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WTF? One would need WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY more than $3500 to turbo a Max PROPERLY 
Hello, the kit itself is $4699 from CustomMaxima for instance - and that's the sh!tty, non-intercooled one too. On top of that, the kit already blew 2 engines so there
Plus, what about all the other necessary mods one's gotta do especially with a Turbo?
Provided you wanted to do it right, it would take at least $6000 and that's if you do it urself.
Lastly, it's not like you just slap on a turbo over night and go. Take a look at the MKIV Supra forums and see what the owners go through when upgrading to a bigger, better turbo in an already turbo-charged vehicle. Read their stories and you'll know what I mean.
I leave you with this:
BOOSTED MAXIMA = BROKEN MAXIMA
Hello, the kit itself is $4699 from CustomMaxima for instance - and that's the sh!tty, non-intercooled one too. On top of that, the kit already blew 2 engines so there
Plus, what about all the other necessary mods one's gotta do especially with a Turbo?
Provided you wanted to do it right, it would take at least $6000 and that's if you do it urself.
Lastly, it's not like you just slap on a turbo over night and go.
Take a look at the MKIV Supra forums and see what the owners go through when upgrading to a bigger, better turbo in an already turbo-charged vehicle. Read their stories and you'll know what I mean.I leave you with this:
BOOSTED MAXIMA = BROKEN MAXIMA
on Boost. WIsh Uncle same had given me that much back.
04-12-2004, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BOSS
WTF? One would need WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY more than $3500 to turbo a Max PROPERLY
Hello, the kit itself is $4699 from CustomMaxima for instance - and that's the sh!tty, non-intercooled one too. On top of that, the kit already blew 2 engines so there
Plus, what about all the other necessary mods one's gotta do especially with a Turbo?
Provided you wanted to do it right, it would take at least $6000 and that's if you do it urself.
Lastly, it's not like you just slap on a turbo over night and go. Take a look at the MKIV Supra forums and see what the owners go through when upgrading to a bigger, better turbo in an already turbo-charged vehicle. Read their stories and you'll know what I mean.
I leave you with this:
BOOSTED MAXIMA = BROKEN MAXIMA
Hello, the kit itself is $4699 from CustomMaxima for instance - and that's the sh!tty, non-intercooled one too. On top of that, the kit already blew 2 engines so there
Plus, what about all the other necessary mods one's gotta do especially with a Turbo?
Provided you wanted to do it right, it would take at least $6000 and that's if you do it urself.
Lastly, it's not like you just slap on a turbo over night and go.
Take a look at the MKIV Supra forums and see what the owners go through when upgrading to a bigger, better turbo in an already turbo-charged vehicle. Read their stories and you'll know what I mean.I leave you with this:
BOOSTED MAXIMA = BROKEN MAXIMA
Thanx man, that was the info I was really lookin for, so it cant be done properly for less than $6 g's....No need to buy a clutch becuz she's automagic...I guess I'll go with the simple upgrades startin with intake, y pipe, and exhaust. I'm totally clueless on which order to go, I dont usually post, I just remain quiet and go through all the topix!
04-12-2004, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxxAddict
sell ur 4th gen and buy a 5th gen max.
04-12-2004, 05:44 PM
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NX is one thing.....then there is the UDP, internals of the VQ so u have a less of a chance on blowing ur motor and u could run more boost and be safe....carbon hood and some other things i would consider before tha catualy Boost.....also a good exhaust system for the turbo...
04-12-2004, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by My4DSC
Thanx man, that was the info I was really lookin for, so it cant be done properly for less than $6 g's....No need to buy a clutch becuz she's automagic...I guess I'll go with the simple upgrades startin with intake, y pipe, and exhaust. I'm totally clueless on which order to go, I dont usually post, I just remain quiet and go through all the topix!
04-12-2004, 05:58 PM
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Dude just go to pfispeed.com. They have a sweet *** intercooled kit there for 4500 dollars. And if you can drive to colorado he will install it for that price. And garuntee his work. There's like 10-15 maxima's that drive around every day safely and reliably with this kit. I would so for that with out a second thought.
04-12-2004, 06:47 PM
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i would stroke the motor, get the heads worked, some cams, JWT ECU, MEVI and a a much stronger 5 speed tranny would get built. but then again that would probably take up all of that $3500 and then some.
I would definitely do cams, JWT ECU, MEVI and JIC FLT-A2's.
I would definitely do cams, JWT ECU, MEVI and JIC FLT-A2's.
04-12-2004, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by My4DSC
I got a special gift cummin from uncle sam and I don't know where to begin! I feel like a kid in a toy store and my parents keep saying "Yes you can have that too!" What do you guys think? Where should one start? I guess O2 sensors and cleanin out my EGR lines would be a start since my CEL is on and giving me "EGR flow malfunction" from my OBDII reader. What would you guys do next?Now I sound like my dad...
04-12-2004, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Creamyitalian
Put that money into an IRA or something man! Just because you get a few bucks doesn't mean you have to blow it on a car. Ya, spend a few dollars to lightly mod the car (y-pipe, suspension, etc) and have some fun, but for the love of God don't blow it all on a car!
Now I sound like my dad...
Now I sound like my dad...
No, you sound like the only commonsensical person around here.
04-12-2004, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BOSS
No, you sound like the only commonsensical person around here.
So why am I trying to get a group deal on an ECU?!!?? Gotta have a little fun I guess.
04-12-2004, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Creamyitalian
You know, when I was 18 I would have been all to happy to blow thousands on some mods (not that I had that kinda money), but now, only a few years later, I realize there are more important things. That's why I'll probably sell the max, get an old civic, pay off my student loans and stop trying to be a boy racer.
So why am I trying to get a group deal on an ECU?!!?? Gotta have a little fun I guess.
So why am I trying to get a group deal on an ECU?!!?? Gotta have a little fun I guess.
MAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
04-13-2004, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by BOSS
WTF? One would need WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY more than $3500 to turbo a Max PROPERLY
Hello, the kit itself is $4699 from CustomMaxima for instance - and that's the sh!tty, non-intercooled one too. On top of that, the kit already blew 2 engines so there
Plus, what about all the other necessary mods one's gotta do especially with a Turbo?
Provided you wanted to do it right, it would take at least $6000 and that's if you do it urself.
Lastly, it's not like you just slap on a turbo over night and go. Take a look at the MKIV Supra forums and see what the owners go through when upgrading to a bigger, better turbo in an already turbo-charged vehicle. Read their stories and you'll know what I mean.
I leave you with this:
BOOSTED MAXIMA = BROKEN MAXIMA
Hello, the kit itself is $4699 from CustomMaxima for instance - and that's the sh!tty, non-intercooled one too. On top of that, the kit already blew 2 engines so there
Plus, what about all the other necessary mods one's gotta do especially with a Turbo?
Provided you wanted to do it right, it would take at least $6000 and that's if you do it urself.
Lastly, it's not like you just slap on a turbo over night and go.
Take a look at the MKIV Supra forums and see what the owners go through when upgrading to a bigger, better turbo in an already turbo-charged vehicle. Read their stories and you'll know what I mean.I leave you with this:
BOOSTED MAXIMA = BROKEN MAXIMA
Thank you, as much as I would love to turbo my max, I dont our cars are the best to turbo, I would rather purchase turbo vehicle, or do it to a 240
04-13-2004, 09:09 AM
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man your gonna need a LOT more money to go boosted. Just think about it
1. Engine rebuild with stronger internals (unless u like to break stuff then just leave it)
2. turbo = 4900 means your 1400 in the hole
3. supercharger is not intercooled and I bet an intercooler kit would put u in the hole.
Just do what everybody else is sayin Keep it N/A
1. Engine rebuild with stronger internals (unless u like to break stuff then just leave it)
2. turbo = 4900 means your 1400 in the hole
3. supercharger is not intercooled and I bet an intercooler kit would put u in the hole.
Just do what everybody else is sayin Keep it N/A
04-13-2004, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by formz
"cummin?" What are you 12 years old?
So calm down dood, or dewd, or for you, dude!
04-13-2004, 12:51 PM
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if anything, work on that tranny of yours .... automatic ..... yuck those things should be illegal!
Seriously though, don't blow it all at once, else you'll be sad come three weeks from now when you are out of cash, and the mods get old ... Do it slowly, and keep it more interesting!
Also, consider $3500 = one darn nice hooker for a lovely evening, something else to consider ..
Seriously though, don't blow it all at once, else you'll be sad come three weeks from now when you are out of cash, and the mods get old ... Do it slowly, and keep it more interesting!
Also, consider $3500 = one darn nice hooker for a lovely evening, something else to consider ..
04-13-2004, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by My4DSC
Since you didn't seem to quite understand, lets simplify, cummin=coming, better? And age has what to do with it? We change spellings for words ALL the time...its called EBONIX=EBONICS So calm down dood, or dewd, or for you, dude!
So calm down dood, or dewd, or for you, dude!
04-13-2004, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by formz
Ok apparently you're pretty ignorant and don't even know what cumming is. So I'll just leave it at that.
04-13-2004, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by formz
Um, by the way you're acting it's most definitely you.
Let me make this simple for you, if you didnt have anything positive or helpful to add to the thread then you shouldve kept your lame comments to yourself. Noone wants to argue back and forth with you tankhead! So save yourself the trouble of TRYING to insult me, becuz I CAN go ALL day. But seriously, stop WHORIN up my thread!
04-13-2004, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Creamyitalian
Put that money into an IRA or something man! Just because you get a few bucks doesn't mean you have to blow it on a car. Ya, spend a few dollars to lightly mod the car (y-pipe, suspension, etc) and have some fun, but for the love of God don't blow it all on a car!
Now I sound like my dad...
Now I sound like my dad...
04-13-2004, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by My4DSC
Let me make this simple for you, if you didnt have anything positive or helpful to add to the thread then you shouldve kept your lame comments to yourself. Noone wants to argue back and forth with you tankhead! So save yourself the trouble of TRYING to insult me, becuz I CAN go ALL day. But seriously, stop WHORIN up my thread!
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