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Postby TRDSleeper » Fri Aug 14, 2009 1:23 pm

^ Actually, the y-pipe is only 2.5 inch wide in diameter. I know this for sure because the cat. converter that I put in is 2.5 inch.
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Postby GreenSolara01 » Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:32 pm

Good info man

How is the royal purple oil filter working out for you?
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Postby TRDSleeper » Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:57 pm

Honestly, I don't know if the Royal Purple filter does a better job than the OEM Toyota filter. It might be able to last longer than 5000 miles but I'm not sure how I would be able to check on the effectiveness of the filtration. K&N and Fram Extended Guard should be able to perform at the same level as the Royal Purple and cost less too. I only bought the royal purple because Pep Boys had a coupon for $10 off purchases of $30 or more.
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Postby 99BlackSandv6 » Sat Aug 15, 2009 12:57 am

Alright it's 2.5, cool thanks for the info.

BTW NEVER BUY FRAM

Those filters are made with cardboard, pretty much a total piece of SH*T.
All other oil filters are made of higher quality materials and work better/ last longer than anything FRAM has ever made.

I'm just trying to help. :wink:
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Postby SleeperSolara » Sat Aug 15, 2009 9:58 am

99BlackSandv6 wrote:Alright it's 2.5, cool thanks for the info.

BTW NEVER BUY FRAM

Those filters are made with cardboard, pretty much a total piece of SH*T.
All other oil filters are made of higher quality materials and work better/ last longer than anything FRAM has ever made.

I'm just trying to help. :wink:


I thoughtly agree.
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Postby jetbtkng » Sat Aug 15, 2009 8:12 pm

gregtrd installed 2 complete obx exhausts in 6 hrs, bbq bob's and mine, did a great job to, if you need somthing done, talk to greg............... :drinking:
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Postby Midias » Sat Aug 15, 2009 8:40 pm

^ including the headers?
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Postby jetbtkng » Sat Aug 15, 2009 8:47 pm

thats what complete means, yes, and thats with a lunch break, greg rocks when it comes to our cars, toyota's..................... :drinking:
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Postby 99BlackSandv6 » Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:54 am

Man, if I thought I could install these on my car in 3 hours I would buy them right now. But with my luck I would break a bunch of >>I'm a douche<< and have to leave the car in pieces for a while. As I may have mentioned it took me about a week to complete the TRD RSB install on my car...because I broke >>I'm a douche<<. Oh lleh I am gonna buy 'em anyway.
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Postby JvR » Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:58 am

Great Tutorial! :sweet:

The "hanging bracket problem" solution...will that not make to much noise. You can use longer bolts with some bushing.

But overall a perfect and professional install!! :wnw:

17 sept. my mechanic is going to install the headers for me incl. welding a sports catalyst and end pipe 2.5".(dual)
I just wonder if i notice some differents in whp :-?
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Postby TxBmbleBee » Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:04 am

few questions.

1)where do you get the offset sensor wrench?

2)has anyone replaced the resonator with a high flow cat? how much did it cost to get it welded on?
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Postby TRDSleeper » Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:50 pm

JvR wrote:Great Tutorial! :sweet:

The "hanging bracket problem" solution...will that not make to much noise. You can use longer bolts with some bushing.

But overall a perfect and professional install!! :wnw:

17 sept. my mechanic is going to install the headers for me incl. welding a sports catalyst and end pipe 2.5".(dual)
I just wonder if i notice some differents in whp :-?


You'll definitely notice more power for sure with the headers installed. The sound will also be much louder but throaty and deep. When I had my muffler shop weld on a cat. converter the mechanic actually cut out the resonator at angle so when he welded the cat on on the y-pipe the hanging bracket actually hooked on properly. Kudos for the shop!
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Postby TRDSleeper » Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:57 pm

TxBmbleBee wrote:few questions.

1)where do you get the offset sensor wrench?

2)has anyone replaced the resonator with a high flow cat? how much did it cost to get it welded on?


I got the offset oxygen sensor wrench at Harbor Freight Tools. I don't know if there is one near you but I believe you can also buy it online from eBay and such. The muffler shop that I went to charged me $80 to weld on the cat. They also required me to install the y-pipe on the car before they would weld it. At first, I tried bringing the y-pipe to them to weld on the benchtop but they said it would be impossible to orient the flange correctly unless it was installed on the car. Just a little tip for those looking to get a cat welded on.
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Postby 99BlackSandv6 » Sun Aug 16, 2009 4:36 pm

^ Hey thanks for more helpful information.
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Postby TxBmbleBee » Sun Aug 16, 2009 4:49 pm

TRDSleeper wrote:
TxBmbleBee wrote:few questions.

1)where do you get the offset sensor wrench?

2)has anyone replaced the resonator with a high flow cat? how much did it cost to get it welded on?


I got the offset oxygen sensor wrench at Harbor Freight Tools. I don't know if there is one near you but I believe you can also buy it online from eBay and such. The muffler shop that I went to charged me $80 to weld on the cat. They also required me to install the y-pipe on the car before they would weld it. At first, I tried bringing the y-pipe to them to weld on the benchtop but they said it would be impossible to orient the flange correctly unless it was installed on the car. Just a little tip for those looking to get a cat welded on.

thanks so i need to install it, then take it. that is very helpful to know and will save me time. yes there is a harbor and freight close to me as well, ill have to go look and see if they have that tool.
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