00vi swap nearly complete... pics anyway
03-19-2013, 07:27 PM
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00vi swap nearly complete... pics anyway
5th gen parts used:
Upper intake manifold, holes bored/drilled to match flipped A32 LIM
Throttle body
EGR guide tube
Front and rear valve covers
Anniversary Edition engine cover
Throttle cable
Cruise control actuator
Brake booster hose
Random hoses and hard tubes
4th gen parts:
Lower intake manifold flipped, not drilled, ports line up
Coil packs
TPS
IACV
EGR temp sensor
Custom made stuff/extra stuff needed:
IACV adapter plate
TB block off plate
Mid pipe
Summit digital RPM switch
Wire for grounds and RPM switch
1/2" heater hose
8mm bolts
Gaskets for parts replaced
RTV grey
I still need to work out some issues with the IACV plumbing. As is, the noise is unbearable. Seems to run fine, although I have yet to get out on the road.
While the car was apart I also installed Cattman headers. What a job that turned out to be. I don't want to do that again.
Next up will be the Fidanza flywheel and Competition Clutch that have been collecting dust.
And for fun I posted old pics of my MEVI setup.
Upper intake manifold, holes bored/drilled to match flipped A32 LIM
Throttle body
EGR guide tube
Front and rear valve covers
Anniversary Edition engine cover
Throttle cable
Cruise control actuator
Brake booster hose
Random hoses and hard tubes
4th gen parts:
Lower intake manifold flipped, not drilled, ports line up
Coil packs
TPS
IACV
EGR temp sensor
Custom made stuff/extra stuff needed:
IACV adapter plate
TB block off plate
Mid pipe
Summit digital RPM switch
Wire for grounds and RPM switch
1/2" heater hose
8mm bolts
Gaskets for parts replaced
RTV grey
I still need to work out some issues with the IACV plumbing. As is, the noise is unbearable. Seems to run fine, although I have yet to get out on the road.
While the car was apart I also installed Cattman headers. What a job that turned out to be. I don't want to do that again.
Next up will be the Fidanza flywheel and Competition Clutch that have been collecting dust.
And for fun I posted old pics of my MEVI setup.
03-20-2013, 09:40 AM
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I have a VAFCII for my eventuall 00VI setup, and I realized I don't want all that wiring splicing at the ECU, and I don't want any wiring going into the cabin. A simpler switch like the summit where I splice the 12V, RPM, ground and that's it. I don't plan on doing any tunes, deal with wideband O2s etc.
Did you leave the summit switch in the engine bay?
Did you leave the summit switch in the engine bay?
03-20-2013, 09:42 AM
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03-20-2013, 10:07 AM
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I have a VAFCII for my eventuall 00VI setup, and I realized I don't want all that wiring splicing at the ECU, and I don't want any wiring going into the cabin. A simpler switch like the summit where I splice the 12V, RPM, ground and that's it. I don't plan on doing any tunes, deal with wideband O2s etc.
Did you leave the summit switch in the engine bay?
Did you leave the summit switch in the engine bay?
If you run 4th gen lower and 4th gen injectors an fuel rail you will be fine
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03-20-2013, 10:14 AM
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Looking good Jsutter. Congrats on the install.
Not feelin' the cover though. It doesn't flow with anything and looks like it belongs to a different engine. It has curves where there is nothing to curve around, it hides and is on top of the lower cover etc
Just my opinion of course. LOL
You're worried about 7 taps and 1 intercept? and running one wire into the engine bay? Really? It's just a few more wires than a Harlan or Summit. You act as if you're intalling a EMU...
Headers are a biitch to install. Have fun.
Not feelin' the cover though. It doesn't flow with anything and looks like it belongs to a different engine. It has curves where there is nothing to curve around, it hides and is on top of the lower cover etc
Just my opinion of course. LOLI have a VAFCII for my eventuall 00VI setup, and I realized I don't want all that wiring splicing at the ECU, and I don't want any wiring going into the cabin. A simpler switch like the summit where I splice the 12V, RPM, ground and that's it. I don't plan on doing any tunes, deal with wideband O2s etc.
Did you leave the summit switch in the engine bay?
Did you leave the summit switch in the engine bay?
Headers are a biitch to install. Have fun.
03-20-2013, 12:53 PM
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Yes. If I can do it without even going into the cabin that would be my ideal. I just want 12 volts to switch the 00VI on at 5000 rpms and off at 4700 or so. That's it. Why go through the hassle for just that?
03-20-2013, 01:47 PM
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I agree, the AE cover is somewhat off, but I still like it. I like the look of the MEVI better overall. But it goes with the other AE parts; VLSD, pedals, shift ****, and a host of 5th gen stuff; clutch, front brakes, muffler.
No, it is in the center console. There are only 4 wires for the Summit; ground, 12v, tach input, device ground. I don't know off hand where the tach wire is under the hood. I had an SAFCII before and its not a big deal to install. Still, I understand why you may not want to fuss with it. The tuning issue was the only reason I stuck with the 4th gen lower.
No, it is in the center console. There are only 4 wires for the Summit; ground, 12v, tach input, device ground. I don't know off hand where the tach wire is under the hood. I had an SAFCII before and its not a big deal to install. Still, I understand why you may not want to fuss with it. The tuning issue was the only reason I stuck with the 4th gen lower.
03-20-2013, 02:00 PM
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I've had them for quite a while now, just sitting around, not looking forward to the install. Unfortunately they got damaged in a car accident and they will need a new flex. I stuck them on any how. Getting the old stuff off is the hard part. It's like the car was built around the rear manifold. Thankfully I did not break any manifold studs in the heads. That was my biggest fear. I wish I did them sooner, I mean years and years ago. The exhaust note alone is worth the bull. I've had a Warp Y since May of 04, never liked the raspy drone of unequal pipes.
03-20-2013, 02:13 PM
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There were times when I sold mods thinking the car was getting to old. MEVI/SAFC combo, GC/Koni/Stillen camber plates, Stillen FSTB/RSTB.... jeeze some of those parts are pretty rare these days, what was I thinking 
One thing I have really been putting off are the WSP SFC's. Those have been out of production for ages. Now that I don't drive it daily, I can leisurely wrench on it when I feel up to it.
One thing I have really been putting off are the WSP SFC's. Those have been out of production for ages. Now that I don't drive it daily, I can leisurely wrench on it when I feel up to it.
03-20-2013, 04:03 PM
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03-20-2013, 04:32 PM
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I am running with the 5th gen lower intake, injectors, and fuel rail. I know I am probably running rich, but I don't think it is dumping the fuel. Before, I would average 26 mpg and after the swap and egr delete, I am getting 22-23 mpg. I do plan on getting a vafcII to correct the air/fuel mixture, but until I get some money saved up, 22mpg will have to do.
03-21-2013, 02:22 AM
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Now THAT makes me feel a bit better about my setup. I bought a California, rust free car. DJFREstyle did my suspension last year and was blown away at how easy it was due to no rust.
03-21-2013, 10:00 AM
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He's not just talking about rust. Getting the OEM heat shield off and out on the rear bank near the firewall is a nightmare.
03-21-2013, 10:17 AM
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I think schmellyfart suggested that with the upper IM removed headers becomes a much easier install........well if you dont have rust to deal with.
03-21-2013, 10:20 AM
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Come to think of it, I pretty much want to do exactly what JSutter did.
So Jsutter, if you didn't have rust to deal with, how difficult do you think the job would be for doing the 00VI and headers simultaneously?
So Jsutter, if you didn't have rust to deal with, how difficult do you think the job would be for doing the 00VI and headers simultaneously?
03-21-2013, 10:26 AM
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You have to take off the IM anyway to gain access to everything. Having the IM off doesn't change the fact that the heatshield won't come out easily, as it will get wedged/stuck on stuff as you try to take it out from the top or bottom...this is what Jsutter means by "It's like the car was built around the rear manifold" You'll see once you do the install.
My bad, back on topic.
My bad, back on topic.
03-22-2013, 03:56 PM
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im finally starting my 00vi swap tomorrow im going going with the 01 uim so no egr iv got the 01 tb and the 01 rear valve cover using the my 4thgen lim and injectors and just doing the 180 with the lim im not meaning tho post jack any one just cant start a new thread my self yet i will be taking pic as i go so i can make a journal for it all iv ben reading up for for about a half year now iv read all of the threads and the pdf and tatankos webpage so many times like i said not meaning to thread jack here and input is wellcome
03-22-2013, 05:49 PM
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I sold my mevi months ago and went back to usim... I am going 00vi as well with an AE cover... Im missing 5th gen injectors pigtails and iacv adapter plater and egr blockoff... Aside from that im using front and rear valve covers and coils custom painted ae cover full 5th gen setup aside from my iacv... How long did it take you to install and get running?
03-24-2013, 08:10 AM
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I fab'ed everything as I went, installed headers, painted half my engine bay, along with countless other odds and ends while I was in there, so its been a month working on and off. I took my time mocking things up before final assembly. I over thought the whole job (read I'm ****) so it wouldn't end up a hack job.
If you had everything prepped, BOP, IACV adapter, etc., all the necessary hardware, parts, and gaskets before install, you could get it all done in a weekend.
If you had everything prepped, BOP, IACV adapter, etc., all the necessary hardware, parts, and gaskets before install, you could get it all done in a weekend.
03-25-2013, 06:19 PM
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gettn hyped to do these headers and see what will come. both the exhaust note and my expletive creativity to flow...just really ****** flow. lol. how long for the headers alone? think 9 hours with use of a shop rack and my "ultimate set of tools" ... 
03-25-2013, 06:34 PM
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so obviously if im deleting the egr ( 01 uim) i dont need the green one. thanks that going to help me out alot . so i noticed you live in portland me im right about 1 hr south of you in northberwick me we should start a maxima club for maine man id love to see your beast of a max
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03-27-2013, 01:42 PM
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so obviously if im deleting the egr ( 01 uim) i dont need the green one. thanks that going to help me out alot . so i noticed you live in portland me im right about 1 hr south of you in northberwick me we should start a maxima club for maine man id love to see your beast of a max
It will be awhile before I get it back on the road. In all the years I have been here I have only met a few local orgers. Any interest in going to New England Dragway this year?
03-27-2013, 01:51 PM
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so obviously if im deleting the egr ( 01 uim) i dont need the green one. thanks that going to help me out alot . so i noticed you live in portland me im right about 1 hr south of you in northberwick me we should start a maxima club for maine man id love to see your beast of a max
03-27-2013, 05:20 PM
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and ya dude id def go to the drags i dont drag my car im more in to cusingg and going to meets and shows but id def go watch a max drag though
03-31-2013, 10:30 AM
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03-31-2013, 06:57 PM
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Nothing is hard at all. It just takes time to turn wrenches. Yes you need to extend the fuel lines if you remove the gallery. I did all that years ago so the details are foggy. I replaced all the gaskets as well.