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Old 05-22-10, 12:01 PM
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Hey guys im in the install process right now. I got my piping layed out pretty much that should fit. Can someone show me their pictures of their 2jzgte underneath for me to the throttle body so I can see where to go through mine? (one jay? jamesn?) (I checked the other thread and its all NA-T or doesnt have a undershot. Mine looks like this right now..



also how did you guys mount your intercooler? these brackets dont fit..

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i guess this works? i dremeled the bracket to fit the screw in.
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You should try taking off the bracket that holds those ps lines to see if you can make room to fit the piping
Old 05-22-10, 01:44 PM
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I just routed mine underneath and to the side of the power steering lines, but I had to remove the splash guard to do so. I would have had better luck if I had pushed the lines to the side and made them go more toward the middle of the car. Try using two 90º bends, but cut them a little shorter.



I used a U bend and cut it down the middle, but don't do that! If I had cut the piece that connects to the intercooler a little shorter, I would have been able to avoid more of the ps lines.
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would removing those ps and just going straight to the the resevoir cause any issues?
Old 05-22-10, 03:00 PM
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^ I think those like are a "cooler" of sorts. The best thing to do is to replace those lines with a real ps cooler that takes up less room.
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wow this is a b@#$#@ to do..

one side finished turbo side. (not the best routing but it clears my fog lights.)



on to the other side!


It looks tight.. but theres enuff free play up and down for me to fit the pipe here. ( 1/2 - 1 inch of free play) Is it safe to do this???????

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We ended up removing the washer tank to free up space for the piping. I tried using the little brackets that came with it but they didnt hold up for too long, ended up breaking due to the car's lowness. Soooo, we took 2 aluminum plates and welded the fmic to the crash bar
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done... there some places where its a little too close to other things that im not comfortable with, but its getting dark soon and im tired.
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Originally Posted by eliteskill
done... there some places where its a little too close to other things that im not comfortable with, but its getting dark soon and im tired.
Did your forward fender liner (splash guard) fit with your IC piping running so low under the AC/PS lines?
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Nope its removed. I only have one liner on the passenger sign that I was able to put back on
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Congrats on the new upgrade. Looks great. You have done alot to your car since you got that IS wheel from me. I love fabing stuff & making things fit where there not suppose to.
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