Prototype tC - Weapon*R Sheet Metal Intake Manifold.
08-02-2008, 05:45 PM
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I wnet and looked with my mirrors this morning and there is one bolt that looks very near impossible to get at.......all the rest with a good set of sockets,extensions,woblers,and wrenches are all accessable.
Looks like once the TB is off you have a nearly clear path to everything except one bolt.....my guess is since it is plastic it is not gonna be on there so tight you would need a long wrench to get it off but you never know.....
This looks installable ........hope they get good numbers on it........as I would buy it just to be rid of the stock one and free up a bit more power.
Looks like once the TB is off you have a nearly clear path to everything except one bolt.....my guess is since it is plastic it is not gonna be on there so tight you would need a long wrench to get it off but you never know.....
This looks installable ........hope they get good numbers on it........as I would buy it just to be rid of the stock one and free up a bit more power.
08-03-2008, 10:16 PM
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Well If the IM doesnt change the smog numbers then there is no need to switch out the part when the time comes? I doubt most of those smog technicians will notice the IM in the visual inspection. Just like the intake; i dont see how the IM would have any effect on the Carbons in the air. So i guess to finally end my jabber, the IM would not be required to be replaced when smog time comes? lol Thanks, Peace
08-08-2008, 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by equinox2355
You dont have to do any of that, just take out the wipers, and the cowl and those parts, and you will have a clear shot, i looked at the info and you dont take the mounts out to get to any of the bolts (and thats straight from toyota's mouth) you could do it that way and take out the mounts, but thats way more work than needed. If you are cool with any of the techs at the dealer(s) near you, get a copy of the info on how to take out the manifold (that way you dont do more work than needed)
You need to lift the car in order to loosen some screws and also some wiring holders that are attached to the IM from below. I have removed it and the screws can be removed with the engine in but the IM WILL NOT FIT in the space available. You need to loose the front and rear motor mounts to tilt the engine and make space to remove it.
I do think that the new IM will be easier to install than the OEM one.
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08-11-2008, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Mecanica_Pito
Originally Posted by equinox2355
You dont have to do any of that, just take out the wipers, and the cowl and those parts, and you will have a clear shot, i looked at the info and you dont take the mounts out to get to any of the bolts (and thats straight from toyota's mouth) you could do it that way and take out the mounts, but thats way more work than needed. If you are cool with any of the techs at the dealer(s) near you, get a copy of the info on how to take out the manifold (that way you dont do more work than needed)
You need to lift the car in order to loosen some screws and also some wiring holders that are attached to the IM from below. I have removed it and the screws can be removed with the engine in but the IM WILL NOT FIT in the space available. You need to loose the front and rear motor mounts to tilt the engine and make space to remove it.
I do think that the new IM will be easier to install than the OEM one.
Pito
08-12-2008, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by equinox2355
I am not here to dispute if it would help to remove the cowl or not. I am here to say what TOYOTA says to do to remove the intake manifold. End of discussion.
Pito
08-12-2008, 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Mecanica_Pito
Originally Posted by equinox2355
I am not here to dispute if it would help to remove the cowl or not. I am here to say what TOYOTA says to do to remove the intake manifold. End of discussion.
Pito
You guys are doing awesoem things out there in PR. Keep it up.
08-13-2008, 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Mecanica_Pito
Originally Posted by equinox2355
I am not here to dispute if it would help to remove the cowl or not. I am here to say what TOYOTA says to do to remove the intake manifold. End of discussion.
Pito
