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Thanks guys. I'm going to endeavor this today so wish me luck!

Okay guys. I got the head back from the machine shop. I bought a set of OEM Toyota head bolts.(I know everyone says ARP but I'm trying to be conservative with money.) What I was hoping is that everyone would put their .02 cents worth in to tell me anything and everything I should know to do...

This whole ECU thing just really kicks car enthusiasts/do it yourselfers between the legs ya know?

They make one like that that has a clear vinyl tube that mounts to the end of the nozzle for even easier filling. O'reilly Auto Parts carries them if you have one of those nearby next time you need one.

Could you possibly show me a pic of it? I seriously have my whole intake torn apart on a bench and have not seen this.

Actually they're gold, not bronze. For some reason(mainly my sister's digital camera sucks) the pics never come out right. All the pics I took were with a dark tint to them so they look more bronze. But you get the jist of em anyways. :) Other stuff I've painted under the hood are typical...

Oh... could you tell me where I might find it cause I have my engine torn down to just the block and bottom end internals and I can't find it mine. ;P

You've actually got 6 injectors on there. Not a primary and secondary which I think is what you're talking about(like on the older TBI chevys). Not sure what is causing your problem but I have the exact same car which had the exact same problem. I had a blown head gasket so I tore it down and...

What do you mean it is critical there are no CEL codes when doing this? Aren't these the two you jump to check the CEL codes? What happens if you try to set the timing at idle and it does have CEL codes?

You don't think like that when your on the john do you?

Well I just got my head back from the machine shop and I thought this was a good time to show off my shady tree mechanic paint job. Not so bad for skipping a few "necessary" steps aye?

I would have never thought people put Flowmasters on Supras. Anyone have a sound clip of they're car with the Flowmaster system installed?

So, AEM does make an intake for these though?

I'm just saying the motor is on it's last leg anyways, why not enjoy it while I got it right? LOL!

LOL, okay man. Well like I said, I've painted many valve covers as well as other under the hood items and they came out great. As long as it puts a smile on my face and other people who look at it, that's all that counts. But if you feel you need to go Chip Foose with it, you go right ahead.

"This illustrates the apparent trade-offs between optimizing a filter for dirt capturing ability and maximum airflow." I read about half of it jdub. And this is what I gathered from it. So it all comes down to, do you wanna have more fun, or do you want the engine to enjoy better health...

So then it's better to just drop a K&N replacement air filter into the factory air intake box and leave her be? Sounds like a plan. Just wish it was nicer looking.

Maybe the head is cracked.....

Why go through so much effort sanding down to a glassy smooth finish when you are only gonna look at them once in a blue moon? I mean it's not like when you actually do show them off, people are gonna get all up on them to see how smooth they are. Plus if you coat them correctly, the primer...

Can you take the pistons out from the bottom of the car with the engine still in to change the rod bearings or do you have to pull the motor?