ive been on the org searching all for a while now reading and trying to take in all the mevi info i can and i have ordered from a used intake manifold and some of the install componets.I am also not sure if this will be diffrent because my car is a 1999 with California emissions. Here is what i am getting

MEVI w/cover
Nissan Vaccum canister
Harlan RPM switch
Nissan switch to make it open/wired up
some vacuum hoses attched to the vacuum canister


I know i will need to order new gaskets and some other things

1..nissan vac cannister(a.k.a pressure tank) (call nissan dealer nissan part # 22370-2y500)price varied$26.50-$30.00

2..vacuum solenoid(ac delco solenoid $9.95)GM PART #1997152 type this number in the upper left corner slot at www.gmpartsdirect.com

3..summit racing rpm switch-$45.95 www.summitracing.com,or 1-800-230-3030

EGR Gasket - Nissan Part Number: 14120G-38U02

Anyone has the part # for the upper/lower intake manifold gasket

Throttle Body Gasket: 16175-31U01

 

EDIT N/M

Those part#'s were for the USDM manifold

maybe this link can shed some light http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...68&postcount=5

 

You can get a vacuum canister from Napa for $10.

 

come on guys someone help me out.

 

If you are careful, you don't need to get any gaskets.

 

any other information?

 

are these the gaskets i need?
1617531U01 THROTTLE CHAMBER GASKET $3.16

1472238U02 HARNESS $3.16

1403238U00 INDUCTION MANIFOLD GASKET $4.24

 

The only gasket I needed was the throttlebody gasket because it was dried out. the VI did come with the manifold gasket so it was replaced.

Harlan RPM switch = Go with the Summit and save yourself from hell.

If you get the GM solenoid, head over to a GMC dealership (like I did) to get the connector for it. It makes hookup so much easier. I took the solenoid in with me to have it matched up.

 

Since you are the local expert would you be able to give me a hand with this install? pretty please?
I can't seem to find the part number for the gasket that goes between the upper and lower intake manifolds.

 

Chances are you may not even need it. Even when taking mine off it wasn't in terrible shape where it couldn't be reused. I just didn't reuse mine because my VI came with a new one. I will need to reload Nissan Fast to get the part numbers and I'm not home yet so hang in there.


When do you plan on doing it? I damn sure hope it doesn't rain on the day you pick. As of now, it's going to rian until mid next week.

 

Mevi comes on wenesday and i am free on the weekends. i am getting a summit switch from Joe but until then can i use the harlan? Jamie said he has had no problems with it?

 

Chances are you can just put it in the car without even tinkering with it then (the Harlan). I might be able to hook up with you on the 5th of June but I will have to see what's going on with the family first.

 

yeah june 5th is good june 4th would be better
there is a dyno day on the 5th i was hoping to make.
i wanted to see Before MEVI/ after Mevi install.
You should come to the dyno meet and let see what your auto beast is doing?

hopefully the Mevi does not destroy my 193wtq

 

How much is it?

 

get the nissan vac canister it has the built in check valve.. dont waste your monys on the gaskets you more than likley wont need them. i didnt stick with the summit switch i have never had any problem with it.. and one more thing.. where the plunger rest agaist the top of the mevi take out the screw there it will close the butterflies alot better and you will feel the difference...ill take a pic and show you if you dont know what im talking about..

 

$65 for 3 runs with A/F and that includes food. there is a BBQ.

 

thanks man i would appreciate that since i have no idea what is going on.

 

should i request 7200rpm rev limit or just go with JWT 7000rpm default

 

I think you should get the 7200 rpm. I have the 7000 rpm rev limit and always shift lower so as not to hit the rev limit. I obviously am not getting the full 7000rpm range that is still safe. I would also recommend a shift light which is very helpful in 1st/2nd gears where the rpm's come up extremely fast.

 

That is what i was thinking. Ben at JWT was telling me that i should only get 7000rpm because that is the most they think the stock drivetrain can manage. He said they will do 7200rpm but they will have to do a disclaimer.
My question is the extra 200rpm be benificial. I know i don't have to always shift at 72000rpm but do i need it?

 

Hahaha!!!! I'll see what I can do.

 

That's kind of what TS says too. I have 7100 but I never see it in most of my drives anyway. It's mainly for track use.

 

yeah i think i will give them and call and ask for 7200.... not because it can rev that high mean i will rev it that high.
I was more curious if they car continued making power 7k+ with MEVI.

Also Deezo, how does help me install MEVI saturday 4 and come dyno with us on sunday 5 sound?

 

I want my dyno to stop looking like this...

and look like this
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I don't know about this weekend because I've been doing a lot of hours at work during the week and my wife and kids will want to spend some time with me. Even if you go ahead with the install without me, I can help with the vacuum and electronics via PM.

 

i think i will just hold off... im nervous about doing this myself with someone with prior experience so whenever you can squeeze me in will be fine.
Any luck with the gasket parts number so i can order these while i wait?

 

 

 

Fugly carpet man! Congrats on the rest...

 

lol owned!

 

im from acton, mass. Im doing a MEVI install. Im also a little confused on the wiring of the rpm switch and the other vacuum lines. any help at all would be greatly appreciated. also, are there ever any meets around here? id like to see some other max's.

 

 

Uhhhh, ahem.........

 

Red loctite: Good man!!!

193wtq currently? : You're going to loose about 10 of that unless you have the ECU. With the ECU you'll either stay the same or add fractionally more.

7000 or 7200rpm rev limiter: Years ago Neal did a Cartest run with the 7000 vs 7200 limiters and found the 7200 limiter made the car ~0.04 seconds quicker (ie nothing truely measureable). I could have gotten the 7200 limiter, but got the 7000rpm limiter for peace of mind.

Gaskets: Use new gaskets for peace of mind and your sanity. Make sure to tighten everything to Nissan specs and in the correct order. That's very important.

 

Ive read that some still had their screws come loose even aftyer using the red loctite.
Anyone ever consider just using JB weld to hold them in place as a cheap/quick fix instead of actually welding them in?

 

i will pick some up.....any free time this weekend deezo?

 

geez if only you were closer to me i would hook it up for ya. i love working on car`s

 

Sorry I couldn't make it to help this weekend Zach.