VI Group Deal (Japan)
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Originally posted by maximamoose
i keep reading of people having problems with their vi. i don't know whether it is the vi, rpm swith, vacuum, or anything else. i just wanted to know what is wrong here? thanks
i keep reading of people having problems with their vi. i don't know whether it is the vi, rpm swith, vacuum, or anything else. i just wanted to know what is wrong here? thanks
I know some people had forgotten to take of their throttle body gasket and include it on the install...or replace them...and that contributed to a vacuum leak but other than that...haven't really heard any bad things. Everybody that I've talked to has been really happy with the mod. -John
It all depends
Originally posted by maxima168
what does the vi dyno test at? what would the total price of the mod come out too? would this vi take a second of the 1/4 mile time?
what does the vi dyno test at? what would the total price of the mod come out too? would this vi take a second of the 1/4 mile time?
-John
Unfortunately it won't.
Originally posted by Terry28
will the V1 fit 92 maxima??....
will the V1 fit 92 maxima??....
-John
The orders come in
The orders will be here at the beginning of September and I will keep you posted and give you the tracking number when they have left Japan.
Just need a little patience. I know how nerve racking it is though waiting on it to come in.
Thanks for your patience,
John
Just need a little patience. I know how nerve racking it is though waiting on it to come in.Thanks for your patience,
John
You are better off looking into a used VE motor to replace your VG. Watch out for the VTCs on them VEs though. Do I have enoughs Vs in this paragraph?
DW

DW
Originally posted by Terry28
will the V1 fit 92 maxima??....
will the V1 fit 92 maxima??....
At the current time with the exchange rate your looking at about 550 for the VI and about 620 for the VI and cover. But that is the MO and check price the paypal is 2.9% more because that is what they charge.
Thanx.
You've got mail
Originally posted by 2_tha_max
Is this still the price? Can you e-mail me order info? chez75@optonline.net
Thanx.
Is this still the price? Can you e-mail me order info? chez75@optonline.net
Thanx.
-John
Re: Re: You've got mail
Originally posted by DavheadMax
Can you send me some ordering info as well? jammin2dmband@hotmail.com
Can you send me some ordering info as well? jammin2dmband@hotmail.com
im seriously looking into oneof these and i want one...how long will the wait be for the vi with cover with the people in front of me if i where to order one right now??? also i would like some order info sent to oddjob74@aol.com
thanks
Jon
thanks
Jon
Originally posted by ODDJoB
im seriously looking into oneof these and i want one...how long will the wait be for the vi with cover with the people in front of me if i where to order one right now??? also i would like some order info sent to oddjob74@aol.com
thanks
Jon
im seriously looking into oneof these and i want one...how long will the wait be for the vi with cover with the people in front of me if i where to order one right now??? also i would like some order info sent to oddjob74@aol.com
thanks
Jon
-John
Originally posted by Mr Cranman
There isn't really a wait except for my contact to get them in so it takes about 4-7 weeks from when you place the order with me. So, if you order one right now you would have to wait about 4-7 weeks and then you would have it in your possession. I sent you some order info. Hope that helps and if you have any other questions feel free to shoot me an email and I'll be glad to respond.
-John
There isn't really a wait except for my contact to get them in so it takes about 4-7 weeks from when you place the order with me. So, if you order one right now you would have to wait about 4-7 weeks and then you would have it in your possession. I sent you some order info. Hope that helps and if you have any other questions feel free to shoot me an email and I'll be glad to respond.
-John
Thanks John
Brett
Mr Cranman, sent you an e-mail but just in case you didn't get it here's my e-mail(ordering info and payment address):
Kmax2988@aol.com
Kmax2988@aol.com
Sorry about the slow response
For some reason I'm not getting emails when there is a posting on the GD. I apologize. People that are interested in getting and email I went ahead and am sending that out to you here in like 15 minutes...Bosco it does seem that it is going to be shipped out around the 6th of the month, he hasn't changed it on me. Just to touch base with you. Shoot me an email if you have any question.
-John
-John
I sent you an email a few days ago, im not sure if you recieved it. I just wanted to know how much to send you for a complete VI and engine cover shipped to 40205 via EMS. Also where do I send the money order to? Will it still take 4-7 weeks, im not complaning, cause I know its well worth the wait. Email me at BBaker025@AOL.com!
Thanks alot!
Thanks alot!
Seems to be a problem
Originally posted by BBaker025
I sent you an email a few days ago, im not sure if you recieved it. I just wanted to know how much to send you for a complete VI and engine cover shipped to 40205 via EMS. Also where do I send the money order to? Will it still take 4-7 weeks, im not complaning, cause I know its well worth the wait. Email me at BBaker025@AOL.com!
Thanks alot!
I sent you an email a few days ago, im not sure if you recieved it. I just wanted to know how much to send you for a complete VI and engine cover shipped to 40205 via EMS. Also where do I send the money order to? Will it still take 4-7 weeks, im not complaning, cause I know its well worth the wait. Email me at BBaker025@AOL.com!
Thanks alot!

Thanks alot,
John
Wanted to let you know...
Originally posted by bosco500
well its almost 9-1.. do we have an ETA yet?
well its almost 9-1.. do we have an ETA yet?
-John
Guys, be patient. Expect the VI to take at least 6 weeks to arrive. John (Cranman) is a good guy and he won't screw you over. His dealer in Japan appears to be a top-notch vendor too. Everything came to my door packaged very nicely and there were numerous indications that the vendor checked to make sure all parts were in the box. I was very impressed. I was a bit unlucky in that my VI took over 10 weeks to arrive, but that was because I missed out on the first VI shipment because I ordered a bit late and because of a weather event in Japan which damaged the vendors building. When your VI is shipped, you will get an e-mail with a photocopy of the shipping slip and a link to track your shippment. It took 3 days to get from Japan to my house in Kansas City.
John-
How much would it be to order an extra VI upper cover gasket just in case I need one in the future. Should I just contact the dealer directly?
Dave
John-
How much would it be to order an extra VI upper cover gasket just in case I need one in the future. Should I just contact the dealer directly?
Dave
Originally posted by Dave B
Guys, be patient. Expect the VI to take at least 6 weeks to arrive. John (Cranman) is a good guy and he won't screw you over. His dealer in Japan appears to be a top-notch vendor too. Everything came to my door packaged very nicely and there were numerous indications that the vendor checked to make sure all parts were in the box. I was very impressed. I was a bit unlucky in that my VI took over 10 weeks to arrive, but that was because I missed out on the first VI shipment because I ordered a bit late and because of a weather event in Japan which damaged the vendors building. When your VI is shipped, you will get an e-mail with a photocopy of the shipping slip and a link to track your shippment. It took 3 days to get from Japan to my house in Kansas City.
John-
How much would it be to order an extra VI upper cover gasket just in case I need one in the future. Should I just contact the dealer directly?
Dave
Guys, be patient. Expect the VI to take at least 6 weeks to arrive. John (Cranman) is a good guy and he won't screw you over. His dealer in Japan appears to be a top-notch vendor too. Everything came to my door packaged very nicely and there were numerous indications that the vendor checked to make sure all parts were in the box. I was very impressed. I was a bit unlucky in that my VI took over 10 weeks to arrive, but that was because I missed out on the first VI shipment because I ordered a bit late and because of a weather event in Japan which damaged the vendors building. When your VI is shipped, you will get an e-mail with a photocopy of the shipping slip and a link to track your shippment. It took 3 days to get from Japan to my house in Kansas City.
John-
How much would it be to order an extra VI upper cover gasket just in case I need one in the future. Should I just contact the dealer directly?
Dave
I also need to get behind John on this one. My VI arrived in exactly six weeks. Like Dave, everything was labeled, packaged and shipped in a thorough and professional fashion.
John was great to work with and handled a blind transaction professionally and provided up to date info.
Please keep in mind that without John and Ian we would not have the MEVI here on the .org. They have taken time away from their jobs, hobbies etc. to get these things to us.
John: Thanks again , you the MAN!
Dave in York
Mr. Cranman is VERY GOOD
I want to chime in too and say that John and his vendor are THE BEST. Sure you have to wait 6 weeks (more or less), but the shipment could not have gone smoother. The packaging was about as top notch as it gets, in terms of quality of components (utterly new), securing of components, and documention to speed through customs. As others have said, just be patient... it will come. I have no reservations at all with recommending Mr. Cranman.
...just don't trust the EMS tracking info as being totally up to date. It was saying something about Chicago arrival when the knock at the door came from my postal carrier with the goods!
...just don't trust the EMS tracking info as being totally up to date. It was saying something about Chicago arrival when the knock at the door came from my postal carrier with the goods!
Originally posted by Dave B
Guys, be patient. Expect the VI to take at least 6 weeks to arrive. John (Cranman) is a good guy and he won't screw you over. His dealer in Japan appears to be a top-notch vendor too. Everything came to my door packaged very nicely and there were numerous indications that the vendor checked to make sure all parts were in the box. I was very impressed. I was a bit unlucky in that my VI took over 10 weeks to arrive, but that was because I missed out on the first VI shipment because I ordered a bit late and because of a weather event in Japan which damaged the vendors building. When your VI is shipped, you will get an e-mail with a photocopy of the shipping slip and a link to track your shippment. It took 3 days to get from Japan to my house in Kansas City.
John-
How much would it be to order an extra VI upper cover gasket just in case I need one in the future. Should I just contact the dealer directly?
Dave
Guys, be patient. Expect the VI to take at least 6 weeks to arrive. John (Cranman) is a good guy and he won't screw you over. His dealer in Japan appears to be a top-notch vendor too. Everything came to my door packaged very nicely and there were numerous indications that the vendor checked to make sure all parts were in the box. I was very impressed. I was a bit unlucky in that my VI took over 10 weeks to arrive, but that was because I missed out on the first VI shipment because I ordered a bit late and because of a weather event in Japan which damaged the vendors building. When your VI is shipped, you will get an e-mail with a photocopy of the shipping slip and a link to track your shippment. It took 3 days to get from Japan to my house in Kansas City.
John-
How much would it be to order an extra VI upper cover gasket just in case I need one in the future. Should I just contact the dealer directly?
Dave
On the other hand the gaske would cost about 15 dollars I think with shipping...which is the painful part but I don't have a VI cover on my car so when I order one I'll get several gaskets and just hold on to them for people. But I can find out how much it would cost for that one item. Might take a few days though
Have a great week
-John
Thank you guys
I really appreciate the compliments and watching my back and I want to thank each one of you that have ordered and recieved the products for trusting me to get the parts for you. I know several of you got burned and I thank you for having the patience and working with me. It was a pleasure helping you guys get the VIM and anything I can do to help other maxima members improve there car is always fun
Again thank you Dave B, Dlicari, DW, and Mishmosh for your thumbs up approval I really appreciate it.
-John
Again thank you Dave B, Dlicari, DW, and Mishmosh for your thumbs up approval I really appreciate it.
-John
Doubled checked
Originally posted by Dave B
Guys, be patient. Expect the VI to take at least 6 weeks to arrive. John (Cranman) is a good guy and he won't screw you over. His dealer in Japan appears to be a top-notch vendor too. Everything came to my door packaged very nicely and there were numerous indications that the vendor checked to make sure all parts were in the box. I was very impressed. I was a bit unlucky in that my VI took over 10 weeks to arrive, but that was because I missed out on the first VI shipment because I ordered a bit late and because of a weather event in Japan which damaged the vendors building. When your VI is shipped, you will get an e-mail with a photocopy of the shipping slip and a link to track your shippment. It took 3 days to get from Japan to my house in Kansas City.
John-
How much would it be to order an extra VI upper cover gasket just in case I need one in the future. Should I just contact the dealer directly?
Dave
Guys, be patient. Expect the VI to take at least 6 weeks to arrive. John (Cranman) is a good guy and he won't screw you over. His dealer in Japan appears to be a top-notch vendor too. Everything came to my door packaged very nicely and there were numerous indications that the vendor checked to make sure all parts were in the box. I was very impressed. I was a bit unlucky in that my VI took over 10 weeks to arrive, but that was because I missed out on the first VI shipment because I ordered a bit late and because of a weather event in Japan which damaged the vendors building. When your VI is shipped, you will get an e-mail with a photocopy of the shipping slip and a link to track your shippment. It took 3 days to get from Japan to my house in Kansas City.
John-
How much would it be to order an extra VI upper cover gasket just in case I need one in the future. Should I just contact the dealer directly?
Dave
Re: Thank you guys
Originally posted by Mr Cranman
I know several of you got burned and I thank you for having the patience and working with me.
-John
I know several of you got burned and I thank you for having the patience and working with me.
-John
Re: Re: Thank you guys
Wow, I like it just for the cover, it really cleans up the engine
I will definitely be getting one of these soon, maybe when our money is worth something again
Does the MEVI work well with CAI's or SC/TC's? Would it still be beneficial once I get a Turbocharger (when they are proven!)??
I will definitely be getting one of these soon, maybe when our money is worth something again
Does the MEVI work well with CAI's or SC/TC's? Would it still be beneficial once I get a Turbocharger (when they are proven!)??
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Originally posted by maximised
Wow, I like it just for the cover, it really cleans up the engine
I will definitely be getting one of these soon, maybe when our money is worth something again
Does the MEVI work well with CAI's or SC/TC's? Would it still be beneficial once I get a Turbocharger (when they are proven!)??
Wow, I like it just for the cover, it really cleans up the engine
I will definitely be getting one of these soon, maybe when our money is worth something again
Does the MEVI work well with CAI's or SC/TC's? Would it still be beneficial once I get a Turbocharger (when they are proven!)??
-John
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Originally posted by Mr Cranman
It works with CAI that is what I have here is a spreadsheet of my dyno's http://www.vanillaice.com/webmasters...mrc/mrcVI.xls. Anyway, the SC/TC should be really benificial...at least with Mardigras he picked up 25HP at the wheel with his Max...and Nigel turbo97SE should be getting his VI in a by the end of next week so hopefully we will have a dyno run for a turbo charged VI...which I expect to put out the same numbers as the SC. Anyway this is a great mod to get...but be prepared to want to drive through redline each time you go out driving.
-John
It works with CAI that is what I have here is a spreadsheet of my dyno's http://www.vanillaice.com/webmasters...mrc/mrcVI.xls. Anyway, the SC/TC should be really benificial...at least with Mardigras he picked up 25HP at the wheel with his Max...and Nigel turbo97SE should be getting his VI in a by the end of next week so hopefully we will have a dyno run for a turbo charged VI...which I expect to put out the same numbers as the SC. Anyway this is a great mod to get...but be prepared to want to drive through redline each time you go out driving.
-John
The cover that comes with the VI goes over the valve cover that comes stock, right? Cause in those pictures the engine with the VI cover has a different valve cover than stock...
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Originally posted by maximised
25 more HP at the wheels just by adding the intake to his already SC engine? wow, thats great. I am definitely picking one of these up.
The cover that comes with the VI goes over the valve cover that comes stock, right? Cause in those pictures the engine with the VI cover has a different valve cover than stock...
25 more HP at the wheels just by adding the intake to his already SC engine? wow, thats great. I am definitely picking one of these up.
The cover that comes with the VI goes over the valve cover that comes stock, right? Cause in those pictures the engine with the VI cover has a different valve cover than stock...
But, I don't know what picture your looking at but here is the site http://www.vanillaice.com/webmasters/hype/mrc/mevi.htm it is about half way down the page. And it looks like it belongs...it meshes nicely I just like how it connects with the oil cap!-John
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Originally posted by Mr Cranman
Well the VI covers up the fuel rails and ignition cables. Basically just makes the engine bay look spiffy and clean...I didn't purchase it but I'm probably going to purchase it after I get cams.
But, I don't know what picture your looking at but here is the site http://www.vanillaice.com/webmasters/hype/mrc/mevi.htm it is about half way down the page. And it looks like it belongs...it meshes nicely I just like how it connects with the oil cap!
-John
Well the VI covers up the fuel rails and ignition cables. Basically just makes the engine bay look spiffy and clean...I didn't purchase it but I'm probably going to purchase it after I get cams.
But, I don't know what picture your looking at but here is the site http://www.vanillaice.com/webmasters/hype/mrc/mevi.htm it is about half way down the page. And it looks like it belongs...it meshes nicely I just like how it connects with the oil cap!-John
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Originally posted by maximised
Yeah, in the same picture, his valve cover looks mostly covered by black plastic, while the one above it (smaller pic) isn't, which is like mine. Is that another aftermarket part?
Yeah, in the same picture, his valve cover looks mostly covered by black plastic, while the one above it (smaller pic) isn't, which is like mine. Is that another aftermarket part?

-hype
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Originally posted by xHypex
I just painted my OEM valve cover. Besides regardless of what color everything is it will still fit the same
-hype
I just painted my OEM valve cover. Besides regardless of what color everything is it will still fit the same

-hype
It looks like I'm starting to get updates again from the org.
So, if you post something here I should respond rather quickly now that I have emails coming in...but to be on the safe side you can always email me at cranfillj@aol.com if you don't get a response in a day.
-John
-John



