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been a while since the last update... finally got the head back from the machine shop. looks nice and clean and the mating surface is smooth as glass. RA is supposedly between 7 and 12. Really happy with the work, looking forward to getting it on the car. Unfortunately, before...

still $7 each at cylinder head supply. awesome that they are almost half the price of toyota oem, but damn, that still seems expensive for a tiny little metal disc. is this the best way to go?

just called local toyota dealership because i need about 14 shims. they want $12 each. are you fucking kidding me? :(

cool thanks for the input. yea i think ill try mounting the manifold while the head is still off the car. if the old studs work, great. if not, i'll replace the problematic ones (and hope replacement is easy i.e. no drilling! :D)

got the gaskets and sealants figured out i think. at least, i know what i'm going to try. :D we'll see if they end up working after i get done putting it all back together. got another question... i've got the head off the car and am about to install the exhaust manifold onto it before i...

ive heard that stuff is great for sealing and adhering, however it is very difficult to remove and also creates such a strong bond that it becomes difficult to separate the parts you have connected it with. i dont like the idea of making any permanent or semi-permanent gaskets... so we'll see...

I also got the message from the seller saying they are out of black. I better get mine before you, supraguy! ;) on a side note, i've exchanged a couple emails with the customer service guy (named Dave) and he has been fucking awesome. very helpful and very knowledgable. i'm rather impressed...

ok so here is my theory with your setup. a valve between the accordion and can isnt necessary because it's fine for you to pull air from the accordion straight to the throttle body. that air is already accounted for by the MAF/AFM, it just hasnt gone through the more typical route of...

i dont see how the valve is necessary between the throttle body and the can/accordion hose. the stock system allows the TB to vent positive pressure into the accordion hose, right? my understanding is that it is a "metered" amount based on size of the orifice. maybe at much higher boost...

thanks for the info ajay. i think now that this thing is cleaned, ill just put it back on the shelf and save up for an upgrade. been wanting a T04E 57 trim for a while now... :D