OK, I’ve been receiving a lot of PM asking me this and that. Here is a run down of all the mods and secrets so you can run with the big boy on the expressway. Always use your seat belt, tight.All add to it as I can remember and check for links. No, I don't get any kick backs.
Base on the terrain you have described. You’re kind of a Pro Rally enthusiastic. Fast driven gravel running cars. I’m more of a road racer. Then again, there are still some parts, pricey though. Turbo is still an option, but to have fun and run with the big boys, you don’t need much to surprise a lot of people. Believe me that can be achieved with the 3SFE engine and chassis. Ok, I’m just going to give you the tips that I’ve used. Man, they work. Here we go
Intake, I’ve tried them all, and the best bang for the buck is the Apollo K&N filter. No doubt about it, more on this later. Get rid of all those black boxes. But keep the base OEM parts like the sensors. You will use those for fuel management.
Exhaust, a must have. As recently and last week, I installed an OBX header. NO NOT USE THE PACESSETTER. You MUST use both O2 sensors. Trust me on this one. Pipes size? Use 2.25” diameter with mandrel bents. In high great you will hear that engine scream and giving you awesome power, when you’re going by a BMW (that is no typo “BMW”). If you go turbo, use 3”. Get rid of the Catalytic Converter and get a PERFORMANCE CC. Still, 2.25”. Muffler, I got two Magnaflow mufflers. Nice and quiet and stealthy. Neat tip, ground the muffler system. Yes, you read clearly, ground the muffler with metal straps. DEI the entire exaust system.
Ground the entire engine bay. Download this from the forum Derek Ground and Derek Ground Kit 2. Neat, cheap and excellent power with a very efficient electrical system.
This is a very efficient kit, It a Pivot Raizin Voltage Stabilizer + Supplementary Earth. I’ve installed it some year ago and its work great. You will notice the difference in your electrical system. No, I don’t get any kick backs from my recommendations. I have used them and they worked.
Helix throttles body spacer. Google it, it’s cheap, around 40.00 and it will help your intake.
If you have the 3SFE engine, do the Nology Hot Wires. I have a new set in my RAV4 now. I’ll install them this Saturday.
MSD 6A your electrical system. You’ll love the mileage and the power. (some in this forum say that is over kill. I say to them; "Really"
AEM Wideband O2 Sensor. You want to run with the big boys. This is the way to go.[FONT="]
Apexi AFC Neo, Fuel Management[/FONT][FONT="]. [/FONT][FONT="]This is the biggest upgrade, for now. These engines run rich. Which mean too much fuel? You have to cut the fuel and feel it fly. No, the OEM computer will NOT over ride the system. As long as it is installed correctly. You will love the power. Tip; the diagram sent with these kits are for the Japanese RAV4. The translation is horrible. You must take it to a competent electrical mechanic. Mine was installed by my brother. Who is an electrical engineer. Be careful with this one. You Fk. Up, you’ll burn the Apexi and the OEM computer. Pricey. But it’s the secret weapon.[/FONT]
[FONT="]This is some of the stuff you can do to the engine without “going in”. Next time, we’re doing the brakes and the suspension.[/FONT]
[FONT="]I’ll be back[/FONT][FONT="]:wink[/FONT]
More, Part II
[FONT="]Brakes; a good set of FRONT[/FONT][FONT="] DISC BRAKE ROTORS-SLOTTED will work fine. Also, stainless steel brake lines will help a great deal. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Energy Suspension sell RAV4.1 polyurethane bushing that will solidify your front suspension.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Addco sells a great rear Anti-Sway Bar. But if you install it, drop me a line. There are some things you should know.[/FONT]
[FONT="]TRD sells a solid front anti-sway bar. But it is not available, sorry.[/FONT]
Cusco also sells a suspension part.
[FONT="]TRD also had a Short Shifter. If you can fine one, install it. Try EBay.[/FONT]
[FONT="]I did my own Ultra Suspension. This is awesome your RAV4 will be on rails.
[FONT="]This is the raw [FONT="]result. Then i painted it.
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[FONT="]Done
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[FONT="]Weight distribusion is key. The lighter the better. Consider Carbon fiber and Fiberglass. Workd for me.
[FONT="]H&R Spacers are good also, the widder the better. Specially in road[FONT="], solo 1 and that type of fun stuff.
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[FONT="]Any questions?
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Base on the terrain you have described. You’re kind of a Pro Rally enthusiastic. Fast driven gravel running cars. I’m more of a road racer. Then again, there are still some parts, pricey though. Turbo is still an option, but to have fun and run with the big boys, you don’t need much to surprise a lot of people. Believe me that can be achieved with the 3SFE engine and chassis. Ok, I’m just going to give you the tips that I’ve used. Man, they work. Here we go
Intake, I’ve tried them all, and the best bang for the buck is the Apollo K&N filter. No doubt about it, more on this later. Get rid of all those black boxes. But keep the base OEM parts like the sensors. You will use those for fuel management.
Exhaust, a must have. As recently and last week, I installed an OBX header. NO NOT USE THE PACESSETTER. You MUST use both O2 sensors. Trust me on this one. Pipes size? Use 2.25” diameter with mandrel bents. In high great you will hear that engine scream and giving you awesome power, when you’re going by a BMW (that is no typo “BMW”). If you go turbo, use 3”. Get rid of the Catalytic Converter and get a PERFORMANCE CC. Still, 2.25”. Muffler, I got two Magnaflow mufflers. Nice and quiet and stealthy. Neat tip, ground the muffler system. Yes, you read clearly, ground the muffler with metal straps. DEI the entire exaust system.
Ground the entire engine bay. Download this from the forum Derek Ground and Derek Ground Kit 2. Neat, cheap and excellent power with a very efficient electrical system.
This is a very efficient kit, It a Pivot Raizin Voltage Stabilizer + Supplementary Earth. I’ve installed it some year ago and its work great. You will notice the difference in your electrical system. No, I don’t get any kick backs from my recommendations. I have used them and they worked.
Helix throttles body spacer. Google it, it’s cheap, around 40.00 and it will help your intake.
If you have the 3SFE engine, do the Nology Hot Wires. I have a new set in my RAV4 now. I’ll install them this Saturday.
MSD 6A your electrical system. You’ll love the mileage and the power. (some in this forum say that is over kill. I say to them; "Really"
AEM Wideband O2 Sensor. You want to run with the big boys. This is the way to go.[FONT="]
Apexi AFC Neo, Fuel Management[/FONT][FONT="]. [/FONT][FONT="]This is the biggest upgrade, for now. These engines run rich. Which mean too much fuel? You have to cut the fuel and feel it fly. No, the OEM computer will NOT over ride the system. As long as it is installed correctly. You will love the power. Tip; the diagram sent with these kits are for the Japanese RAV4. The translation is horrible. You must take it to a competent electrical mechanic. Mine was installed by my brother. Who is an electrical engineer. Be careful with this one. You Fk. Up, you’ll burn the Apexi and the OEM computer. Pricey. But it’s the secret weapon.[/FONT]
[FONT="]This is some of the stuff you can do to the engine without “going in”. Next time, we’re doing the brakes and the suspension.[/FONT]
[FONT="]I’ll be back[/FONT][FONT="]:wink[/FONT]
More, Part II
[FONT="]Brakes; a good set of FRONT[/FONT][FONT="] DISC BRAKE ROTORS-SLOTTED will work fine. Also, stainless steel brake lines will help a great deal. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Energy Suspension sell RAV4.1 polyurethane bushing that will solidify your front suspension.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Addco sells a great rear Anti-Sway Bar. But if you install it, drop me a line. There are some things you should know.[/FONT]
[FONT="]TRD sells a solid front anti-sway bar. But it is not available, sorry.[/FONT]
Cusco also sells a suspension part.
[FONT="]TRD also had a Short Shifter. If you can fine one, install it. Try EBay.[/FONT]
[FONT="]I did my own Ultra Suspension. This is awesome your RAV4 will be on rails.
[FONT="]This is the raw [FONT="]result. Then i painted it.
[FONT="]
[FONT="][/FONT]
[FONT="]Done
[FONT="][/FONT]
[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT="]Weight distribusion is key. The lighter the better. Consider Carbon fiber and Fiberglass. Workd for me.
[FONT="]H&R Spacers are good also, the widder the better. Specially in road[FONT="], solo 1 and that type of fun stuff.
[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT="]Any questions?
[FONT="]
[FONT="][/FONT]
[/FONT][/FONT]