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Who Needs A GTE Swap When You Got NA-T (video)

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Old 07-02-09, 02:33 PM
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Just wish I was baller to afford the getrag!
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Just keep in mind there's a difference between what he's done and your basic XS Power kit. With a good bit of money, both builds are very viable.
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Still has the xs power manifold.
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Has anyone done any cost/benefit analysis between these 2 potential route for power?

NA-T versus GTE swap

cost
reliability
power gains
scalability
ease of implementation

thx
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That engine bay is VERY clean (i dont mean dirty clean)

Only things I found wrong with it, thats throws off my over-**** radar....

the stock radiator clamp on the coolant neck with a hose clamp on the radiator neck... one or the other.. not both!

The t-bolt clamp threads on the throttle body longer than the charge pipes t-bolt clamp.

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Old 07-03-09, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Spooled
That engine bay is VERY clean (i dont mean dirty clean)

Only things I found wrong with it, thats throws off my over-**** radar....

the stock radiator clamp on the coolant neck with a hose clamp on the radiator neck... one or the other.. not both!

The t-bolt clamp threads on the throttle body longer than the charge pipes t-bolt clamp.
Wow, you are picky
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Working for Toyota will do that to you
Old 07-03-09, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Trevstuh
Still has the xs power manifold.
its a DaveH manifold



Originally Posted by Spooled
That engine bay is VERY clean (i dont mean dirty clean)

Only things I found wrong with it, thats throws off my over-**** radar....

the stock radiator clamp on the coolant neck with a hose clamp on the radiator neck... one or the other.. not both!

The t-bolt clamp threads on the throttle body longer than the charge pipes t-bolt clamp.
wow u are **** LoL
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Originally Posted by YeA 2jZ
wow u are **** LoL
The previous shop I worked at, and the team I am on at my current shop are known for attention to detail.

Stuff that like doesnt get past us.

I'm sure I could find other things, but thats a really nice setup though. I dont have anything like it so I dont have much of an opinion



time to try it in the SC?

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I'm starting to consider going with a GTE swap with the way my build isnt going..stupid turbo is too big..

but that is a very impressive set of numbers and that engine bay is very nice..
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Originally Posted by Spooled
The previous shop I worked at, and the team I am on at my current shop are known for attention to detail. Stuff that like doesnt get past us.

Thats a really nice setup though.

time to try it in the SC?
yea i want that engine bay in my sc but i wont have those screws pointing out

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Old 07-03-09, 10:48 AM
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Uggghh.. pet peev....

excess zip-tie tail not clipped on plug wires.

and that red cable under the fuse box would definetly have some black loom around it.



Those are very impressive numbers yes, but how long would it last?
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