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Old 12-31-2005, 07:18 AM
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I have a 1997 Toyota RAV4. Yea, I know, WTF? But is is cool and runs very well. It does have some goodies like
Magnaflow Muffler 2.25, and Borla Tip, Pace Setter Header, Random Performance Cat Converter, TRD Thermostat, TRD Radiator Cap, K&N Intake filter TRD Quick Shift, RAV4.1L Front Tower Brace, H&R Springs, Bilstein, [Bilstein Rear SPORT Shocks Reordered] Intake Filter, 2003 Rear Tire Hard Cover, Hella Front Drive lights, with OEM 80/100 watt bulbs, Clear front Markers, Rear Reverse Lamps and rear brake lamp , Manik Front Safari Bar, 1998 Rear Taillight, and TRD front Anti-Sway Bar, Yokohama AVID V4s 235/60/16, Energy Suspension Poly Bushings rear suspension, Kenwood Receiver, Alpine 40X4 RMS AMP, Infinity Speakers. Power Stop Slotted Front Disc Brakes, Magnum Hi-Performance Stainless Steel Brake Lines, Twin Derale Engine and Gear Box Oil Cooler, Next Level Performance Tri-Phase module, Front and Rear Spacers 1.25, Nology Spark Plugs and Wires, MSD 6A MSD Tach Adapter, MSD Blaster SS Coil. Performance Oil Pump, bought, Performance Aluminum Performance Water Pump, bought. Pivot Ground Kit, Pivot Raizin Stabilizer, DEI Exhaust Rap on Header and Pipe.



This is what I got. What else do I need. My RAV4 has the reliable 3SFE engine, 5speed.


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My question is: What else do I need to get it working?
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Old 12-31-2005, 07:40 AM
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Welcome man. Always nice to see people doing different projects. Look at the link below for the missing pieces.

https://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/...?topic=28135.0

The "SEARCH" function is very helpful.
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Old 12-31-2005, 09:39 AM
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dude thats awsome, but 2 questions. what do you plan on doing with the extra 2 injectors? seconday fuel to compensate for boost? and what kinda engine management
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Old 12-31-2005, 02:55 PM
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dude thats awsome, but 2 questions. what do you plan on doing with the extra 2 injectors? seconday fuel to compensate for boost? and what kinda engine management
The 2 injectors I'll keep just in case anything goes wrong with another one. I'm planning to buy the Greddy E-manager. With larger fuel injectors I don't think I'll need an extra injector, but you never know. What do you guys think.
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Old 12-31-2005, 03:37 PM
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That's pretty cool. Charge piping?
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Old 12-31-2005, 11:00 PM
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order up a 3s-gte mr2 rear clip, then, swap engine,tranny and ecu in that beast
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Originally Posted by 3s-gte SW20
order up a 3s-gte mr2 rear clip, then, swap engine, tranny and ecu in that beast
I was thinking of that but I know this guy in Australia [Andrew] He did the same thing. After weeks of installation and gobs of money. When he started to use the engine he discovered that the block had a crack. Here is the link with many photos. http://www.compact4wd.com/rav4oz/for...sp?TOPIC_ID=15
His RAV4 is one of the best looking RAV4 in the world. But doing this, with surprises like these, will take a lot of time money and effort. This is my everyday vehicle. I'm studying in the university and I'm a school teacher. I just want the basics. Nothing fancy, just simple bolt on power .
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Old 01-01-2006, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 3s-gte SW20
order up a 3s-gte mr2 rear clip, then, swap engine,tranny and ecu in that beast
The 3SGTE is a really good engine... but I don't like how EVERYBODY does it!

I thnk you've got a good setup going. You'll obviously need some chargepiping, but as for engine managment, there's only one thing I can say: SMT6
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Old 01-01-2006, 03:35 PM
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I've already researched SMT6. To tell you the truth I just heard horror stories. Once they sell you their product, your on your own. Never the less, they do have a Turbo RAV4 project, but it's an A/T one. In my case, My RAV4 is a 5 Speed.
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Greddy emanage should work fine.Looks like you have a pretty cool little project.I guess some charge pipes,silicone couplers and a boost guage.I seen a Rav4 a few years ago in a magazine and it was pretty quick with a turbo kit.
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