Any Interest in a MEVI Group Deal?????
hey, 98maxblackwind if you get this deal under $450 
the I'm willing to send you $10 as a thank you gift, and if 20 of us decide to give you this same gift then you have about $200 off of your MEVI, so what do you say?
Does this sound good?
the I'm willing to send you $10 as a thank you gift, and if 20 of us decide to give you this same gift then you have about $200 off of your MEVI, so what do you say?Does this sound good?
Originally Posted by 98maxblackwind
thanks for the offer. but im not in it for the money. i just like to help people out. but if you want to donate to the "blackwind gas tank fund" the thats great. hehe.
the thats great. hehe.
nah im jus kiddin man im down to throw in a few bux for ya trouble i know its hard tryin to arrange deals like this. thanx so much for all your trouble 
I also saw the MEVI on Courtesy's website for -379 but what about the install kit to fit it on to OUR 4th gen's? It is to my understanding that some modification is required for proper fitment and usage. What exactly is involved in this "install kit"?
Then what is this "install kit" that everyone is talking about? I spoke to someone at courtesy's parts dep't and he even said that there is some modification required, but then again he sounded about as sharp as a bowling ball.
Originally Posted by SupermaxGxe
In terms of, there is no cutting? It does bolt right on as long as you have the instal kit that courtesy doesn't sell. And tips on where to get that, good luck.
-Chris
-Chris
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Originally Posted by 98maxblackwind
ahh i see. well the good thing about the oem stuff is if it breaks its covered. but i also see your point on not having the extra stuff. the best choice for that is to go with whats avalible right noe. meaning courtsey nissan. but like i said im trying very hard to make the "whole" kit cost effective for all. but keep in mind this is not a easy deal to set up as most of you know. if it looks like it wont happen i will not hesitate to notify you all. so please dont hold off on getting a mevi by other means if you want one right now. i would hate to have you miss out on one if you have the chance to get it. 
hope i made sense. 
navfe-
hope i made sense. navfe-
Nah, give me a break on this covered by warranty on eom stuff. Our 95-99 Max are probably out of manufacturer warranty already by all the modes most of us do to our cars. PLus installing a Mevi would be a no no on manufactures services any hoo. Put me down for the aftermarket kits, and Mevi please.
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Posts: 424
From: Huntsville, Alabama
Originally Posted by Tort
any updates on this? I planning on purchasing one very soon just wanted to know if I should hold off just a little longer
hold off! It says in one of the earlier posts to be expected in mid-may....which is next month; correct me if i am wrong............
Originally Posted by maximabebe
Thats what I'm gettin at...the install kit that they don't sell. What does it consist of? Can we buy parts here/there to make it ourselves?
14722-38u02
egr tube gasket
22372-v6700
vacuum canister
14958-27m00
vacuum switch
14958-v6700
check valve
23785-ad100
IAC gasket
16175-31u01
TB gasket
14032-38u00
intake manifold gasket
all parts above you can get at nissan not to sure how much they are but it should be somewhere around 150-180. You will also need a rpm switch you can get that at summitracing.com the part number for that is sum-830449. thats cost like $50.
Originally Posted by ImStockBaby
I just ordered one from courtesyparts.com for $379 which INCLUDES the ornamental cover.
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This whole install kit cracks me up. Assuming Courtesy provides the rubber intake manifold gasket, you'll need:
1) NAPA vacuum canister with built in check valve $11
2) couple feet of vacuum line $3
3) Summit Racing RPM switch $45
4) MAP/Baro (aka vacuum switch) $5 from a junkyard, they're found on nearly every late model car.
5) throttle body, EGR, and IAC gaskets $25
6) wire and an inline fuse $3
7) a vacuum "T" to pull vacuum from the fuel regulator vacuum hose
Overall, the "install kit" should run you no more than $100. Lots of guys have reused their throttle body and IAC gaskets. The EGR gasket must replaced though because it becomes brittle from the exhaust heat routed through the EGR piping.
An ECU with at least a 7000rpm limiter is mandatory if you want to be quicker and faster thru the 1/4 mile with the MEVI. 0-70mph acceleration in slower with just the MEVI, but 70+mph acceleration is better. In the 1/4 mile, you'll be no quicker or slower with the MEVI. Add the JWT ECU and you'll drop ~.3 and gain ~3mph.
Installing the kit requires no special tools or any fabrication work is needed. The kit simply bolts on. If you've installed a y-pipe, you can install an MEVI.
Dave
1) NAPA vacuum canister with built in check valve $11
2) couple feet of vacuum line $3
3) Summit Racing RPM switch $45
4) MAP/Baro (aka vacuum switch) $5 from a junkyard, they're found on nearly every late model car.
5) throttle body, EGR, and IAC gaskets $25
6) wire and an inline fuse $3
7) a vacuum "T" to pull vacuum from the fuel regulator vacuum hose
Overall, the "install kit" should run you no more than $100. Lots of guys have reused their throttle body and IAC gaskets. The EGR gasket must replaced though because it becomes brittle from the exhaust heat routed through the EGR piping.
An ECU with at least a 7000rpm limiter is mandatory if you want to be quicker and faster thru the 1/4 mile with the MEVI. 0-70mph acceleration in slower with just the MEVI, but 70+mph acceleration is better. In the 1/4 mile, you'll be no quicker or slower with the MEVI. Add the JWT ECU and you'll drop ~.3 and gain ~3mph.
Installing the kit requires no special tools or any fabrication work is needed. The kit simply bolts on. If you've installed a y-pipe, you can install an MEVI.
Dave
Originally Posted by Guinader
This is so funny, Every time I read Dave B 's comments and then I read the "Red text" at his signature, It always makes sense.
He is Good at explaining things. (not like me, messy)
He is Good at explaining things. (not like me, messy)
This is the next performance mod I am doing to my Max, so keep me posted on things. I can wait if it can save me a few bucks. I will just do other stuff to her until we see if this is going to go through. If it does, count me in.
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Mevi Clarification
Clarification needed here. If you have the MEVI installed without any sort of ECU upgrade/remap or, for sake of argument no other mods at all, and you have your RPM switch tuned to 5000 rpm +/-, why would you experience a slower 0-70 time?
Originally Posted by Dave B
This whole install kit cracks me up. Assuming Courtesy provides the rubber intake manifold gasket, you'll need:
1) NAPA vacuum canister with built in check valve $11
2) couple feet of vacuum line $3
3) Summit Racing RPM switch $45
4) MAP/Baro (aka vacuum switch) $5 from a junkyard, they're found on nearly every late model car.
5) throttle body, EGR, and IAC gaskets $25
6) wire and an inline fuse $3
7) a vacuum "T" to pull vacuum from the fuel regulator vacuum hose
Overall, the "install kit" should run you no more than $100. Lots of guys have reused their throttle body and IAC gaskets. The EGR gasket must replaced though because it becomes brittle from the exhaust heat routed through the EGR piping.
An ECU with at least a 7000rpm limiter is mandatory if you want to be quicker and faster thru the 1/4 mile with the MEVI. 0-70mph acceleration in slower with just the MEVI, but 70+mph acceleration is better. In the 1/4 mile, you'll be no quicker or slower with the MEVI. Add the JWT ECU and you'll drop ~.3 and gain ~3mph.
Installing the kit requires no special tools or any fabrication work is needed. The kit simply bolts on. If you've installed a y-pipe, you can install an MEVI.
Dave
1) NAPA vacuum canister with built in check valve $11
2) couple feet of vacuum line $3
3) Summit Racing RPM switch $45
4) MAP/Baro (aka vacuum switch) $5 from a junkyard, they're found on nearly every late model car.
5) throttle body, EGR, and IAC gaskets $25
6) wire and an inline fuse $3
7) a vacuum "T" to pull vacuum from the fuel regulator vacuum hose
Overall, the "install kit" should run you no more than $100. Lots of guys have reused their throttle body and IAC gaskets. The EGR gasket must replaced though because it becomes brittle from the exhaust heat routed through the EGR piping.
An ECU with at least a 7000rpm limiter is mandatory if you want to be quicker and faster thru the 1/4 mile with the MEVI. 0-70mph acceleration in slower with just the MEVI, but 70+mph acceleration is better. In the 1/4 mile, you'll be no quicker or slower with the MEVI. Add the JWT ECU and you'll drop ~.3 and gain ~3mph.
Installing the kit requires no special tools or any fabrication work is needed. The kit simply bolts on. If you've installed a y-pipe, you can install an MEVI.
Dave
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i might be interested in this deal......any of you fine american folk near seattle and planning on doing this want to do an install meet? (and perhaps help me save on a little shipping not to mention the reaming by canada customs - lol)
Originally Posted by drgnz
i might be interested in this deal......any of you fine american folk near seattle and planning on doing this want to do an install meet? (and perhaps help me save on a little shipping not to mention the reaming by canada customs - lol)