LPPROformance intercooler pipes

[starscream5000]

and as for the valve cover breathers i have them going to a catch can because i need new valve seals... and yes you just cap off the nipple on the TB but that dose not come with the kit this is just IC pipes.

DO NOT cap off the TB PCV vent. You will ruin seals shortly after doing this. Capping that port off ruins the PCV setup, which is very important to the health of the motor.

I can't see the pictures you've posted, but if that's the port, then you need to fix that asap.

The proper way to setup a catch can would be something like this, but it can differ a little bit and still be okay from the way I'm getting ready to describe it:

Tee together the two valve cover vents into one line. That line goes into the inlet of the catch can (hopefully it's baffled, it not, you're wasting your time). The outlet goes back to the accordian hose, but right at the end of the catch can outlet, there needs to be a tee with one line going back to the TB port that you are wanting to cap off, and the other line goes to the accordian hose.

 

[lppro]

there are a few reasons for the cupplers insted of welded pipes,
1.(main reason) to keep costs down so i can pass the saveings along to you.
2.smaller box = cheeper shipping
3.i think nice cuplers look better than a bunch of welds.

and im going to look into how much more it would cost me to do beveled ends. it is still a posibility.

 

[IJ.]

Buy a bead roller it will pay for itself in the first few sets.

"couplers"

 

[mkIIIman089]

I'm less interested in it being as dirt cheap as possible, more interested in smooth airflow and reasonable fit, whether or not I have to remove the bumper cover to install it is irrelevant to me as well.

 

[MassSupra89]

It's much easier to get them on the IC if the bumper's off anyway.

 

[lppro]

ok just finished the kit (other than the TB coupler) and I think i might make the T-bolt clamps standard. but this will be a bit more expensive. do you guys think i should offer both? or just T-bolts? would anybody buy the kit without T- bolts? It would be about $50 more for T-bolts.

 

[Poodles]

honestly, I think the reason cooleeze doesn't sell that many is BECAUSE they don't offer t-bolts...

T-bolts standard is a VERY good idea and will be well worth it to most people (if not, they're retards since the whole reason to go to hardpipes is to get rid of leaks)

 

[boosthard]

Im working on a prototype hard pipe kit for the MKIII. Im thinking its going to be in the $300 range with a bov adapter of your choice. This includes upper and lower pipeing. 2.50", bolt on NOT universal. Im just trying to see how many people would be interested. There will also be a pipes and intercooler combo with the sparco style intercooler all bolt on with all nessasery brackets in the $470 range. keep in mind other hard pipe kits cost $450-$500.
I can have some pictures up soon. if your interested let me know! This is not a "for sale" thread just seeing how many people would be interested.

so how much horse power will this give with the bov would u think?

 

[Poodles]

BOV won't add HP

hardpipes MIGHT give HP because you're eliminating boost leaks, expanding hoses, and bottlenecks. I can tell you after going to hardpipes it pulls quite a bit harder on the top end, but a HP figure isn't going to be easy to put towards just hardpipes...

Think of it as a kaizen upgrade...

 

[SD2JZA70]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: I almost fell out of my chair after reading this thread and looking at the pictures! Lets see here, you are basically selling an ebay universal piping kit and just cutting it to fit for people. No bead rolled ends, no t bolts and what look like rubber couplers. Too damn funny. One of your selling points is that the couplers look better than welds? At least its not as bad as the guy trying to sell home depot radiator pipes for $50.
Let me show you what a real piping kit would look like.

 

[Poodles]

you have no clamps on your coupler to the AFM... and where did you get that strut tower bar?

thos IC pipes aren't bad, they're better than cooleeze because they actually bolt in like the stock ones do...

Give the guy a break, if they're cheap enough and fit fine it's better than hassling with the universal sets and still needing pipes...

 

[SD2JZA70]

you have no clamps on your coupler to the AFM... and where did you get that strut tower bar?

thos IC pipes aren't bad, they're better than cooleeze because they actually bolt in like the stock ones do...

Give the guy a break, if they're cheap enough and fit fine it's better than hassling with the universal sets and still needing pipes...

Im aware of the clamps missing on the afm,lol. I took the picture when test fitting. That strut bar is a TRD for the MK4. The list of reasons why they are better than cooleeze pipes goes far beyong the mounts. The main reason Im busting this guys balls is he is claiming to sell a kit when in fact it is simply a universal ebay piping kit that you can get for around $100. Wow! he cuts the pipes for you! Im sick of seeing people who are just trying to make a quick buck with minimal effort.

 

[lppro]

Im deffinatley not doing this to "make a quick buck" im doing this to help out the fellow supra owner by offering a good product at a great price. it may not be top notch 500+ hp 30 psi products but it is for the avrege supra guy (like myself) After i pay for everything (pipes, coupers, clamps, tools, and my time) i might make a little bit of money but of corse it will endup right back in the supra... and even if i did make money off of this in the future whats the problam with that? im not trying to rip people off by any means.

 

[lppro]

and im looking into rolled ends today.

 

[starscream5000]

I'd say he'll make a few bucks because there are some people out there who would rather not mess with fabbing their own stuff, thus the reason of buying something bolt on, like a cooleeze, suprasport, HKS, or cartech kit.

 

[lppro]

i didnt even know cartech made a kit...

 

[starscream5000]

IIRC they do, right here under the toyota section...

 

[lppro]

yep and its over $550.....

 

[Blackfin]

I'd say he'll make a few bucks because there are some people out there who would rather not mess with fabbing their own stuff, thus the reason of buying something bolt on, like a cooleeze, suprasport, HKS, or cartech kit.

Fabbing your own stuff is a piece of cake. Most of us would accept the challenge without reservation. ::fundy::

Take me for example, I already bought a nice used TIG welder, mask and a tank of argon ($1,200) and figured out what pipe, mandrel beds and miscellaneous supplies I need ($200). Now all I have to do is get a metal cutting saw ($200), overcome zero experience and learn how to TIG weld like a pro, have some :drink1: and do the work ::dead horse::

I can't imagine why some people out there would rather not mess with fabbing their own stuff :ugh:

 

[IJ.]

^ Some people just can't.....

There's no shame in that Fabricating isn't for everyone and quite a few people understand and accept their limitations and would rather pay for a nice product than make some half assed pileOgarbage to bolt to their car...