[LugNut]

Looking good! :thumbs_up:

If they haven't been done recently, add the under-hood fuel filter, water pump, and timing set to your to-do list. Use an OEM part for the first, and high-quality for the latter two.

If you get a puff of smoke on most or all cold-starts, read the threads on changing the valve stem seals.

 

[calgaryrav4]

Nice looking RAV!!

The header should have any required bungs already welded in, but you could have an exhaust shop install one if you don't have welder. Someone with a header should pipe in

 

[MattV]

Looks like the original o2 sensor won't work but an aftermarket replacement with a removeable plate will thread in no problem, of course you will probably need an extension harness which can be found easily. Casper Electronics makes a 12" and 36" extension.

http://www.casperselectronics.com/store2/product_info.php?products_id=1306

 

[MattV]

Just an update. Going a different route with my exhaust. Decided that I will cut right before the secondary cat, weld on a new 2" high flow cat, then have piping go to a 2" resonator, to a 2.25" Dynomax Super Turbo muffler. Will take me a few weeks to take it to the exhaust shop but it should be really nice when it's all said and done.

Also replaced my original oxygen sensors (or what I think were original). They looked pretty contaminated and have over 200k miles on them if they are indeed original. My throttle response and acceleration have smoothed out since replacement. Very happy with the results. Purchased both of these Denso OE oxygen sensors from Amazon for $90 shipped.