How many of you are actually running engine mods ???

How many of you have engine mods, how much power do you think you have now ?


Current Mods - custom cold air intake with 3" piping, generic brand 3" cone filter, rear muffler and resonator deletion with 2.25" straight pipe from cat convertor to generic brand N1 style muffler, NGK platinum plugs and 8.5mm wires

stock exhaust and intake was terribly restricted, Im hoping I have about 185HP and about 190lb-ft of torque...

pretty much all I can do for now until I swap in a 13B turbo...

I'm not doing much put I plan on doing a custom intake (because no one makes anything) and a nitrous setup.

so ur at 200HP for now..

it was the first mod I did 6 days after I got my car, there isnt much to makin your own intake, made a big diff in power too...

There's nothing available for my car, and the Q45's MAF will get all gunked up with an oil filter like a K&N, so I'm sticking with a very well deisnged OEM intake. It's a true cold air anyhow, the intake is right in the grille. I'll get a custom cat-back at some point, but for now, I'm happy with the 268 hp / 275 tq I have.

why dont u run a non oil based filter ? its it cause of the warm air under the hood, if it is cold air box work well and look sic too...

As far as engine mods, I have a injen intake, jdm twin turbo strut bar, axleback exhausts (magnaflow mufflers w/ magnaflow tips) and tein cs coilovers.

I listed coilovers because the center of gravity will effect performance as well.

My hp gain would honestly be 5hp. :P

I did a CAI on my car only because my intake hose cracked. i would have kept it stock if it was still in good condition. it really didn't make a difference in performance or gas milage compared to having a K&N for the stock setup. 

oh, i also have a crane cam hi-6. i replaced my OE ignition only because the OE coil went bad and i got a good deal on the whole hi-6 setup. it was cheaper than a brand new OE coil. the car runs smoother but it isn't any faster or produce more torque than stock. at least thats the way my car performs. 

IMO, a swap for this car is the only worthwhile performance/ mod investment. 

Greddy exhaust
WRC spec intercoolers
Walbro fuel pump
M3 sensors etc
few otehr goodies

yeah, not much either. trd air filter, rs*r muffler and carrsound hi-flow cat w/custom piping and i think thats it if you dont count coilovers and suspention stuff.

[quote=shawnthemonster ]
yeah, not much either. trd air filter, rs*r muffler and carrsound hi-flow cat w/custom piping and i think thats it if you dont count coilovers and suspention stuff.
[/quote]

how much HP does the Previa come wid, and is it the 2.2L ?

well they have a supercharged and n/a version and the engine is a 2.4 liter. the n/a is at 138 hp and the s/c is at 161. they also hade a rwd and awd too. see i have the rwd n/a.

so the JDM Previa came wid a S/C ?? wow... any pics of engine in a Previa ??

[quote=9ine Deuce ]
so the JDM Previa came wid a S/C ?? wow... any pics of engine in a Previa ??
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yeah, the usdm had s/c too. the good thing about the previa is that we were never shafted performance wise. the engine is mid engine so its kinda hard to get to. 
[img]http://i13.ebayimg.com/03/i/03/13/97/1c_1_b.JPG[/img]

I dont think the USDM came wid a S/C, I would saw one by now, unless Canada got shafted, can u find a link to a S/C Previa from US ?

wow that engine is almost like a boxer engine, sideways...

no, im positive n.america had s/c engines, theyre just not badged or anything.

wow, i cant believe I dint know that, damn I woulda got a 94 LE maybe...  "It boosts power to 161 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 201 pound-feet of torque at 3600 rpm"

that can be pretty tunable, I dint know that the torque was that high, this engine has some potential...

MWahahaha...I fart on all of you here......j/k.

I think me and Yoshi are the only 2 guys here running around on V300s. 

[quote=shawnthemonster ]
no, im positive n.america had s/c engines, theyre just not badged or anything.
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They did, a good friend of mine has one. No pics though. 

I have some mods although not considered a VIP car :P

Engine: 1JZ
HKS intake
Apexi S-AFC
3" Turbo back exhaust 
Greddy FMIC w/ Custom 304 Stainless piping (welds own) 


With only those mods I put down 312whp and 301tq ;D

Here's the latest. Watch the videos!

[url]http://vipstylecars.com/forum/index.php?topic=266.0[/url]

Injen Cold Air intake, Magnaflow cat back exhaust and a NX dry setup for my whoppin 108 hp box car lol =P

321 to the wheel with a Turbo East Stage I.

As for SuperCharged Eggs........they definately made it over to the US shores. How do I know? Because I got me one. They have a little "SC" badge on the left rear. Also my Fast Eggs (as they are nicknamed in Japan) is a 95. Not too sure as to when they stopped making them or if they ever did stop making SuperCharged Eggs. Infact I have seen the New Estima (Sienna) with a SuperCharger stock from the factory in a TREND WAGON or STYLE WAGON issue.

Sukoshiyoshi 

supercharged GS400 

389 to the wheels 

in my 92 Vigor...

removed the restrictive OE airbox and installed certain parts from a Chrysler Sebring aftermarket intake, and topped it off with a HKS air filter.  Sound so much better, and pulls even harder. Maybe 210hp with 94 octane, maybe.

1996 infiniti i30...

although not very VIP

hacked intake...Ypipe and an axleback.

i dream of it being VIP, but i've got a K&N drop in air filter, and a apexi muffler.. haha

All i have is a K & N Air filter (not a pod i hate pods)
and an aftermarket exh .

Im pulling 125KW at the wheels.

not neccesarily, they come supercharged 2wd aswell as supercharged 4wd..

Modified Impul/Jim Wolf Tehcnology Hybrid ECU, Jim wolf Technology Transmission Control unit, Custom Short Ram/Cooler Air intake, with Large Apexi Power filter with Adaptor for 90mm MAF, Nx-wet kit with 100 shot.......... =)

i have an intake and an exhaust... mods are hard to come by for the 1uz-fe

i'm a all around tuner...i work on the inside and outside of my car...as for engine mods i am running a plp powerdyne supercharger, hp racing headers, l - tuned exhaust for my is300...i use to run 100 shot of wet nitrous before i switched over

Denso iridium spark plugs..... and thats it. :)

not VIP

92 SC400
K&N drop in, cut out air box
Nitrous Express wet nitrous kit, 150hp 
NX gauge
Zex bottle warmer
SAFCII

[quote=LexAristo ]
As far as engine mods, I have a injen intake, jdm twin turbo strut bar, axleback exhausts (magnaflow mufflers w/ magnaflow tips) and tein cs coilovers.

I listed coilovers because the center of gravity will effect performance as well.

My hp gain would honestly be 5hp.  :P
[/quote]

its not just center of gravity you have to worry about, its the roll center

My car is "stock" ;D. OK, it has a cam, computer chip, trans chip(shift points) and a LSD...but it was all installed by AMG West before the original owner took delivery in 1990 :angel:

well for now i have a k&N air filter but i have some custom fab CAI on the works, and Fujitsubo wagolis muffler and thats it for now ::) 

I only have a k&n drop in filter. 

Future plans: (Maybe)

Twin Turbo Motor
5 speed conversion

Exhaust, Intake, PCM tuned by previous owner, I am going for a headers, cam and juice next... 8)

For sound and looks maybe but for "increased performance and speed" naaa.. why bother? how fast do you need to go? If you have any type of real vip application you have atleast a V6 maybe a V8 right? That Should be plenty of go in my opinon. What's the point of making your car look nice when your car becomes way to fast for anyone to see it...

some people like speed, handling, styling and luxury.. put that shit all in one into your vip vehicle.

Current mods on my LS400:

CA intake, Optima battery,
Lextreme alternator.

Planned mods:
distributors, wires, etc
Torque converter
exhaust
supercharger
otehr goodies for body like wheels, susp. etc.



To reinforce that last post, I guess I'm a good example.  In town I go the speed limit, but I tend to drive a mix of aggresive and defensive driving.  I don't believe in taking a minute to get up to the speed limit after a stop light, and I shouldn't have to bury my foot in the accelerator to get there.  My LS can do that, but it could do that better.  

On the freeway I fly.  Thank goodness for downforce.:thumbsup:

HKS intake
FMIC
DP, Test pipe catback to duals
7th injector
fuel controller
Boost controller .9 bar
upgraded turbo (have yet to find out what it is)
and a few other random items

its fast as ****...

Nothing like bringing back a really old thread, lol

I am happy enough with my 340 stock HP! A custom turbo setup may come some day in the future but until then, Im fine.
Cheers

the GS is getting supercharged right now....yeah!!!!

Single Turbo 1uzfe ( more mods than u can shake a stick at ) 
Dinan V12 ( few mods )
2jzge ( very few mods....for now )
Sr20det (very modded)
Sr20det ( few mods )
1uzfe ( few mods ) 
2jzgte single turbo, intake & a few other parts....just no car 4 it. :p   
 V8 ( few mods )
v8 Stock :)
 
VIP project.....[B]stock[/B]. Maybe an intake/exhaust later on down the road.

throw the 2jz-gte that needs a home into your LS400...retrodrive on clublexus did it. he's disappeared though, his website doesn't work anymore. i'm sure if you search his name, you'll find a few of his posts. it doesn't take too much work, just the supra mounts, and a custom driveshaft, and the wiring!

ive seen that car!! its amazing, he's put in a LOT of work getting it together :biggthumpup:  
 
Im kinda taking my time building it (GTE) up while its still on the 'floor'. It should be done by next spring. 
 
It may be a bit much for [B]my[/B] LS. Needs so many things before I can even think about engine mods :sad:

my y33 is stock engine wise I really want to keep it that way other than my other infiniti which is stock for my gfish to drive all my cars wont pass smog or referee sooooo I need something to drive in those risky areas of LA

[quote=carnal_c30;68929]my y33 is stock engine wise I really want to keep it that way other than my other infiniti which is stock for my gfish to drive all my cars wont pass smog or referee sooooo I need something to drive in those risky areas of LA[/quote]

What?

[QUOTE=Caoboy;69296]What?[/QUOTE]

engrishish sorry haha

I have two infinitis right now I have three other cars (all Nissans) that would not pass smog so I keep the infinitis; the I30 and the Q45 to drive and not worry about state ref tickets here in CA

All I got is a Jim Wolf Technology Pop charger intake and a magnaflow 4" muffler with custom Y pipe. Headers soon maybe:crunkahameha: . Aint trying to make it too much faster just want the sound:werd2:

-GS300- I've got an short ram intake and deleted resonators.also just for the sound.

2jzgte vvti swap
nando fab dp
usdm twins
3 inch midpipe
blitz boost controller

ordered:
intake
fmic
bov

gotparts? that sounds tight man...gonna have to meet up one day and check it out!!!!
 
my setup for the gs400
[img]http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q159/jpi1/Thomas%20GS400/Picture049.jpg?t=1183161376[/img]

Mine's some what modded - 98 GS300

[IMG]http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/8183/dscn4877vv4.jpg[/IMG]

yo DC, that looks great man!  "somewhat" my BUTT

Not much right now..but plenty later.  I have my Mina Gallery exhaust and intake on the way, along with doing the rest of the piping in oval to sit above the frame rails.  

Later I plan to have my friend Geoff (runs a shop called Full Race) build a custom TT mani for me to run some Dual BB GT28R's.  Similar to the Arden 4.0 TT (same base motor I have, but I'll be running less power).  The ECU will also be getting reflashed, but I'll be running the boost control through a controller direct to the solenoids. (How I did my Z before).  I think it should net me about 500whp easy...but we'll see how deep the pockets are when the time comes.

wow, Istill havent touched the LS :sad:
 
 
...but I did boost the GS!!!! :dance: Pretty simple setup: FMIC, Apexi fuel control, PLX devices , HKS Boost controller,HKS BOV,walbro pump and lead foot!!

speedaddict, these were also done by Jason!

BEFORE
[IMG]http://dcimage.drivenconcepts.net/94e1b32d-3a7f-41bd-83e5-950e550c13d2.jpg[/IMG]


AFTER
[IMG]http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q159/jpi1/Picture090.jpg?t=1189461568[/IMG]

thats sum major polishing! who is this guy? does he work fast?

Well, it WAS polished, but the chrome out shinned my polished parts.  So....they are all now chromed.

[quote=DCmango;99221]Well, it WAS polished, but the chrome out shinned my polished parts. So....they are all now chromed.[/quote]
 
 
what does it cost to do chrome work like that...like say a set of valve covers?

the guy we used is very decent in price and is pretty fast on getting the stuff back.  It took a week to do all the parts on my GS.  Here's what it looked like before I cleaned up the engine compartment
 
[IMG]http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q159/jpi1/Thomas%20GS400/Picture051-1.jpg[/IMG]

very nice speedaddict!
 
i think this is my first post but i thought id just put up a list of what im currently doing to my 91' Celsior (LS400). I really like Go and show so: Eaton M112 SC w/ re-shim/stroke 5.2 liter w/ oversized valves, stage II cams, and mild porting. Aming for 650+bhp on the final set up.

I envy you guys w/ 2GS and 2JZGTEs.  The V8 is suffice for me....for now at least.  
I have a warm K&N intake and TRD oil cap that adds mad JDM-ness to it (lol, i kid i kid) the previous owner put on.  

Considering a quad tip exhaust of some sort but probably not for a while.  I want (need? on our 2GS)  Poopura or LS400 brakes first.

im gonna rebuild my 1uz and do blue print/ balance with head work to try and get some more power/fuel economy. i think im gonna run dual 3in exhaust with no cats and maybe mufflers maybe not, we'll see. depends how it sounds. those are my plans....

jsut running a cold air intake and exhaust

not one of my underhood parts is installed...well i have an HKS drop in filter and a tanabe catback. but everything else is on the shelf waiting for other parts so i can get it done.

[QUOTE=elpresidente;99154]Not much right now..but plenty later.  I have my Mina Gallery exhaust and intake on the way, along with doing the rest of the piping in oval to sit above the frame rails.  

Later I plan to have my friend Geoff (runs a shop called Full Race) build a custom TT mani for me to run some Dual BB GT28R's.  Similar to the Arden 4.0 TT (same base motor I have, but I'll be running less power).  The ECU will also be getting reflashed, but I'll be running the boost control through a controller direct to the solenoids. (How I did my Z before).  I think it should net me about 500whp easy...but we'll see how deep the pockets are when the time comes.[/QUOTE]

lol we've bought more than alot of parts from geoff. i wanna say he partial sponsored the manifold on my friends old race car. great guy to deal with.

2002 Q45 supercharging x-post

[url]http://vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?p=155075#post155075[/url]

[QUOTE=speedaddict;71242]gotparts? that sounds tight man...gonna have to meet up one day and check it out!!!!
 
my setup for the gs400
[img]http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q159/jpi1/Thomas%20GS400/Picture049.jpg?t=1183161376[/img][/QUOTE]


Is that a pro charger setup?

i have a kn drop in air filter and no muffler set up. but on my mr2 turbo ... its a different story...
[IMG]http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb257/ngayosojr/13670105_l.jpg[/IMG]

just intake and exhaust

im just running a srt intatke and tanabe exhaust  but plan on doing a supercharger just need a good shop up here in sac to trust.. if neone knows a shop that could order and install a supercharger in in my GS let me know

im just running a srt intatke and tanabe exhaust but plan on doing a supercharger just need a good shop up here in sac to trust.. if neone knows a shop that could order and install a supercharger in in my GS let me know

i got a little carzy and started buying engine stuff this week:
 
imported oem variable im
shorty headers
wideband o2
jwt valve springs
 
the manifold is really what set it off since its no longer available in the states and i got a nib one. after that i figured might as well keep going since my upholstery money was short anyway. other things planned:
 
extrude honed im/heads
jwt cams
raised cr
built bottom end and tranny
greddy emu
 
lookin to hit 275-300hp all motor.

well, the wagon has a bunch
and sicne the title didnt say VIPstyle car, i guess i can spill it
 
HKS intake
garret 50 trim T04E turbo
Handmade outlet
Flexpipe DP
HKS catback
FPR
Z32 MAFS
AVCR
SAFC2
Rom Tune
Splitfire coilpacks
GTR Fmic
and soem other shit
 
hoping for 350-375

[quote=Yokotas13;156561]well, the wagon has a bunch
and sicne the title didnt say VIPstyle car, i guess i can spill it
 
HKS intake
garret 50 trim T04E turbo
Handmade outlet
Flexpipe DP
HKS catback
FPR
Z32 MAFS
AVCR
SAFC2
Rom Tune
Splitfire coilpacks
GTR Fmic
and soem other shit
 
hoping for 350-375[/quote]

I thought you were selling that car?  What happened?  Would have been nice if it was running during autosalon...then Darwin could have road in the trunk...lol

Well for no engine mods for me.  Just a stock supercharged V8...500hp :eek5r:

2JZGTE 
ARC SUPER INDUCTION BOX
HKS BLOW OFF VAVLE
ARC FROUNT MOUNT INTERCOOLER/HARD PIPING
3" EXHAUST 2ND DE-CAT INTO 2.5" DUAL KMA MUFFLERS 4" TIPS
M'S ELECTRONIC BOOST CONTROLLER 15PSI max to 17psi
GREDDY BOOST CUT CONTROLLER....

Approx  350HP...just an educated guess from seeing others with comparable mods

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Filter in the ARC intake has since been replaced with a K&N drop in!

My current engine mods are pretty basic until I go turbo this summer. Right now Im just running an Injen cold air intake, Upgraded crank pulley, 5zigen Mega Exhaust with cat and resonator delete, and a 150 shot of nitrous. Cant wait to go turbo!

T's Project is what keeps me going...

[IMG]http://www.ts-project.co.jp/images/soarer_l_01.jpg[/IMG]

2jz-ge 5 speed swaped cressida.

that count as a mod ? :)

ive got a 2gs, not going to bother going nuts with power. got a k&n drop in for my air box on the way.
 
then planning on going custom extractors, high flow magic cats, 2.5' back to mufflers. throw in an apexi SAFC2 or similar, and tune it up like that.
 
have a forum full of 1st Gen owners with 2jz-gte trying to egg me on to buy a jzs161 turbo 1/2 cut and swap it all over... maybe in a year or 2 :P

i have a kakimoto turbo back single conversion exhaust, hard intake piping kit with pod filter, boost controller.
thats bout it, if the stock turbos die i will go usdm steel wheels and thats it, got enough power for me, i have a 9 sec street bike if i want to go fast

im thinking vq30det but vg30det seems to be more accessible and more affordable the JDM VH41DE has my attention as well but with gas prices so high making want to stand clear of the v8

T61 turbo =)

No engine mods yet:(. ONce I finish the exterior, interior, and audio set up Im plannin on 2jz swap inot the LS or a custom turbo set up:D. I want a nice 500 hp+ sedan once Im done with it.

Ive got an Injen intake...but thats where it stops for now.  Maybe some...vroom PSSSHHH! down the line.

hks filter for now lolz

i want 850+hp eventually :3gears:

2JZGTE
Intake
Greddy FMIC
3" Blitz NüR Spec single exhaust DP back
cat is the downpipe on my car so I cut it up gutted it and had it re-welded
Sard BOV (not installed yet) 
HKS BOV (extra)
Some sort of a piggy back unit made by AbFlug that is plugged into my ECU. Don't know what it is I've always had aftermarket standalones ECUs like Power FCs. 
That is all that I know for sure. There are claims of more done to the engine however I can not confirm nor deny because I'm not tearing my engine apart for now. 

More will come later such as a single turbo.

Holy thread survival batman =)

But Imma contribute aswell:
- 2JZ-GTE w/ ported and polished head (intake side)
- US-spec camshafts
- 550cc injectors w/ custom resistor pack
- Modified OEM fuel rail - dual inlet
- MasterPower T3 twinscroll - IN: 60.5mm AR.70 / EX: 64.5mm AR.70 w/ ceramic coating
- Custom low-mount exhaust manifold w/ ceramic coating
- Custom 3" downpipe and midpipe
- Custom 2,5" screamer pipe
- JDM "VIP" catback 3"->2x2,5" - manufacturer unknown
- PLX wideband
- "HKS"-style 60mm wastegate & BOV 
- Billet timing belt tensioner w/ GReddy reinforced timing belt
- GReddy aux. pulleys w/ PowerEnterprise reinforced aux. belt
- GReddy motor oil cooler kit
- GReddy ATF cooler kit
- GReddy E-Manage Ultimate w/ universal harness and 3Bar MAP
- Re-worked engine wiring w/ a mild tuck and wheel well harness relocated
- 600x300x76mm "Ebay" intercooler w/ custom piping
- HDi electronic boost controller
- Eagle 200Amp alternator

Still need to buy a FPR and a bigger fuel pump (Walbro400lph)

[QUOTE=Juzzo;495021]Holy thread survival batman =)

But Imma contribute aswell:
- 2JZ-GTE w/ ported and polished head (intake side)
- US-spec camshafts
- 550cc injectors w/ custom resistor pack
- Modified OEM fuel rail - dual inlet
- MasterPower T3 twinscroll - IN: 60.5mm AR.70 / EX: 64.5mm AR.70 w/ ceramic coating
- Custom low-mount exhaust manifold w/ ceramic coating
- Custom 3" downpipe and midpipe
- Custom 2,5" screamer pipe
- JDM "VIP" catback 3"->2x2,5" - manufacturer unknown
- PLX wideband
- "HKS"-style 60mm wastegate & BOV 
- Billet timing belt tensioner w/ GReddy reinforced timing belt
- GReddy aux. pulleys w/ PowerEnterprise reinforced aux. belt
- GReddy motor oil cooler kit
- GReddy ATF cooler kit
- GReddy E-Manage Ultimate w/ universal harness and 3Bar MAP
- Re-worked engine wiring w/ a mild tuck and wheel well harness relocated
- 600x300x76mm "Ebay" intercooler w/ custom piping
- HDi electronic boost controller
- Eagle 200Amp alternator

Still need to buy a FPR and a bigger fuel pump (Walbro400lph)[/QUOTE]

I love performance and this is one thread that looked like it needed to be revived.

i have -50hp from age.

dude,, so i won best interior at a car show a couple weekends back and missed best in show by one judges vote..  the judge told me afterwards that if i had any engine mods at all i would have got her vote.  oh well huh  ;)

2JZ-GTE
-HKS Cold Side Pipe
-K&N Pod Filter
-Transmission Oil Cooler
-2.5 Inch dump to high flow cats then to 3inch after cats then to duel 4 inch vip blast pipes
-Mines Pretuned computer that will be installed and setup this week
-Apexi ACVR type R electronic boost controller
-ARC Front mount intercooler

:D

- red silicone vaccum lines