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bigslowchevy · 11-08-2006, 07:04 PM

why is everybody hatin on the celica, that was prob one of the hottest celicas around here, but regardless, way better, oh and it sounds sick with that intake

james_ls · 11-09-2006, 12:41 AM

Steve did you get everything on it yet??

Photos sometime soon??

joe tom · 11-09-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kuz

I went the popcharger route... I didn't want to risk losing any torque going the CAI route. Not used to the torque and loving it! I cant wait to hear this thing rev up with the filter. The box just came in yesterday! Tein Htechs, Z-Tube/Popcharger, and JDM sidemarkers! Saturday is going to be a lot of fun! I love getting sideways too! Its very addictive!

i just put a pop charger on my Z! did you install yours yet? i heard that the g35 can't use the heat shield for some reason. if this is true, i'd be willing to buy your shield

when i bought mine i got the wrong heat shield and it won't mount correctly

well anyway goodluck with it, your gonna like it alot, i know i do!

Kuz · 11-10-2006, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by resisTm3

this is what i want to change over too, but still havin a hard time makin the jump :/

def nice pickup though... if u dont mind me askin.. how much did u end up gettin for ur celica? is this a 05?

I sold the celica for 8k... Way below what I wanted but I had to ditch her since the G was already in my driveway. And the G35 is and '06.

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Originally Posted by bigslowchevy

why is everybody hatin on the celica, that was prob one of the hottest celicas around here, but regardless, way better, oh and it sounds sick with that intake

Thanks brotha!!! I did love the looks of the Celica. Too bad not to many other people did (Obviously). But I can't deny that the G is sooo much better!

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Originally Posted by james_ls

Steve did you get everything on it yet??

Photos sometime soon??

Nothing really to take photos of. Just put the intake on and now debating whether to throw those springs on (Tein H-Techs). The JDM sidemarkers (frosted) will go on this weekend weather/daylight permitting. We should get together soon and take some shots!

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Originally Posted by wrxto350z

i just put a pop charger on my Z! did you install yours yet? i heard that the g35 can't use the heat shield for some reason. if this is true, i'd be willing to buy your shield

when i bought mine i got the wrong heat shield and it won't mount correctly

well anyway goodluck with it, your gonna like it alot, i know i do!

Yeah I installed it last week and maaan does it sound mean! Around 4k RPMs she screams... I'm definitely wasting a ton of gas just to hear it, especially on days like today with the windows down haha... The heatsheild actually did fit, but it was kind of confusing. Really look at the installation write up that came with it and make sure you are putting it on correctly. We should get together as well, Z/G photos! Here is a picture of the Popcharger/Z-tube installed... It does look about an inch too short, but folks over at G35driver.com says thats how it supposed to look with that combo so I'll live with it.

joe tom · 11-10-2006, 10:38 AM

glad to see everything worked for you! i'm definitely down for a photoshoot any time! i just now realized that there are two different heat shields, one for the Z, and on for the G. my pop charger came with a G shield, so i have it in for now, but i'm keeping my eye out for a Z heat shield. lol

TripleBlack9SE · 11-10-2006, 10:44 AM

Car is looking good!

That pop charge makes a cool sound when u hit the gas right? you can hear it pulling in air.

Let me know if your ever going the "jdm badge" route.....i have the JDM Nissan Skyline front grill sitting in my basement from my G35.

What are your other plans?

dsturch1 · 11-10-2006, 02:13 PM

very nice step up.....love the G in white =)

Kuz · 11-10-2006, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by wrxto350z

glad to see everything worked for you! i'm definitely down for a photoshoot any time! i just now realized that there are two different heat shields, one for the Z, and on for the G. my pop charger came with a G shield, so i have it in for now, but i'm keeping my eye out for a Z heat shield. lol

Haha yeah, that must really be a pain in the ass. Let me know when you would want to meet up.

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Originally Posted by TripleBlack9SE

Car is looking good!

That pop charge makes a cool sound when u hit the gas right? you can hear it pulling in air.

Let me know if your ever going the "jdm badge" route.....i have the JDM Nissan Skyline front grill sitting in my basement from my G35.

What are your other plans?

Thanks. Yeah, its a high-pitch noise sucking in air. Love it! I don't have to many plans lined up because I don't know if I'm going to want to pick up the '08 model haha. Looking to have it tinted and maybe a sweet set of wheels (Maybe iForged).

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Originally Posted by dsturch1

very nice step up.....love the G in white =)

Thanks bro.

04BlueSRT4 · 11-10-2006, 07:29 PM

Very Very Nice...

Kuz · 11-13-2006, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 04BlueSRT4

Very Very Nice...

Thanks man!

willthethrill · 01-02-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuz

Yeah I installed it last week and maaan does it sound mean! Around 4k RPMs she screams... I'm definitely wasting a ton of gas just to hear it, especially on days like today with the windows down haha... The heatsheild actually did fit, but it was kind of confusing. Really look at the installation write up that came with it and make sure you are putting it on correctly. We should get together as well, Z/G photos! Here is a picture of the Popcharger/Z-tube installed... It does look about an inch too short, but folks over at G35driver.com says thats how it supposed to look with that combo so I'll live with it.

Your pop charger is definitely not sitting rite. If you haven't fixed it yet you should take another look at it. Also make sure it is well away from that ac line. A few people have a gradually rubbed a hole in it from intakes and that's an expensive fix. It also appears you don't have the bracket on that supports the the filter element its self. I can take pictures of mine if you need to see it.

Kuz · 01-03-2007, 07:38 PM

Do you have the z tube as well? Because it fit perfectly with the G intake tube. Seems the Z tube is a half inch too short. No problems at all as of yet, and yes the bracket is on. That was during install. I'll keep an eye on the ac line, thanks for looking out.

willthethrill · 01-03-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuz

Do you have the z tube as well? Because it fit perfectly with the G intake tube. Seems the Z tube is a half inch too short. No problems at all as of yet, and yes the bracket is on. That was during install. I'll keep an eye on the ac line, thanks for looking out.

Yeah i have the Z tube on as well. My Z tube and OEM intake tube are the same length. Ill take pics of mine to compare to your pics.

Kuz · 01-04-2007, 02:59 PM

that would be cool, thanks!

doug · 01-04-2007, 03:15 PM

I forget who posted it, saying bolt ons are pointless on the VQ... wrong. Is your car equipped with the rev-up motor? If so, the rev-ups are responding VERY VERY well to bolt ons. So don't throw that out of the mix.

willthethrill · 01-04-2007, 08:14 PM

Ok I just compared yours to mine and i now think yours is fine and it is just the angle of the pics that was throwing me off.

I installed a spacer under that bar that shoots to the drivers side to keep it away from the a/c line but i need to re adjust it as it seems to have moved a little bit over the 3 years. My filter is no longer pretty blue (that fades quickly) and i need to polish up my heat shield again.

wrxcelration · 01-05-2007, 04:47 AM

did you get the sport package or just the wheels?

Kuz · 01-05-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by willthethrill

Ok I just compared yours to mine and i now think yours is fine and it is just the angle of the pics that was throwing me off.

I installed a spacer under that bar that shoots to the drivers side to keep it away from the a/c line but i need to re adjust it as it seems to have moved a little bit over the 3 years. My filter is no longer pretty blue (that fades quickly) and i need to polish up my heat shield again.

Yeah I thought I had it right. But I will add a spacer so that it doesnt rub the AC line and probably shield it with elec tape or something. I really appreciate you taking to time to try and help me though! Us G's gotta stick together!

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Originally Posted by wrxcelration

did you get the sport package or just the wheels?

Premium package and Aero package... Includes sport suspension, 19" wheels, diffuser, sport front bumper, new '06 spoiler, heated mirrors, XM, bluetooth and all of that jazz.

Kuz · 01-05-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by doug

I forget who posted it, saying bolt ons are pointless on the VQ... wrong. Is your car equipped with the rev-up motor? If so, the rev-ups are responding VERY VERY well to bolt ons. So don't throw that out of the mix.

I have been hearing the same thing. Who knows though. No real solid plans in the works right now.

TripleBlack9SE · 01-06-2007, 06:31 PM

Bolt ons on a G arent really worth it (any year or motor).

Ive seen TONS of modded G's and the power u get from ALL the bolt-ons isnt that great...and the cost approaches that of going FI.

For example...intake, exhaust, headers, cat-deletes, utec, cams, plenum MIGHT make u another 30-40 wheel hp....which as most of you know, isnt a HUGE difference on the street. The cost (including install) will also be pushing 3500-4000ish...maybe more...and at around 5500-6500 your looking at Forced Induction prices.

Im not saying dont do it (because i did!) but dont expect much...

BTW, i love your G...its cleannn!

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11-10-2006, 10:44 AM	#46
TripleBlack9SE Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chester County, PA Member #2748 My Ride: S2K & Cayenne S iTrader: (0)	Car is looking good! That pop charge makes a cool sound when u hit the gas right? you can hear it pulling in air. Let me know if your ever going the "jdm badge" route.....i have the JDM Nissan Skyline front grill sitting in my basement from my G35. What are your other plans? __________________ FUN CAR - 2007 Honda S2000: Laguna Blue w/front lip To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. DAILY DRIVER - 2006 Porsche Cayenne S: Black/Black lowered on 22" Victor Equipments To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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willthethrill Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ (Nazi Jermany) Member #1683 My Ride: Infiniti G35 6mt, Datsun 510 iTrader: (0)	Ok I just compared yours to mine and i now think yours is fine and it is just the angle of the pics that was throwing me off. I installed a spacer under that bar that shoots to the drivers side to keep it away from the a/c line but i need to re adjust it as it seems to have moved a little bit over the 3 years. My filter is no longer pretty blue (that fades quickly) and i need to polish up my heat shield again. __________________ 295 is not the speed limit? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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TripleBlack9SE Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chester County, PA Member #2748 My Ride: S2K & Cayenne S iTrader: (0)	Bolt ons on a G arent really worth it (any year or motor). Ive seen TONS of modded G's and the power u get from ALL the bolt-ons isnt that great...and the cost approaches that of going FI. For example...intake, exhaust, headers, cat-deletes, utec, cams, plenum MIGHT make u another 30-40 wheel hp....which as most of you know, isnt a HUGE difference on the street. The cost (including install) will also be pushing 3500-4000ish...maybe more...and at around 5500-6500 your looking at Forced Induction prices. Im not saying dont do it (because i did!) but dont expect much... BTW, i love your G...its cleannn! __________________ FUN CAR - 2007 Honda S2000: Laguna Blue w/front lip To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. DAILY DRIVER - 2006 Porsche Cayenne S: Black/Black lowered on 22" Victor Equipments To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-08-2006, 07:04 PM	#41
bigslowchevy Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Member #1335 iTrader: (0)	why is everybody hatin on the celica, that was prob one of the hottest celicas around here, but regardless, way better, oh and it sounds sick with that intake

11-10-2006, 10:38 AM	#45
joe tom Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Newtown Member #287 My Ride: 2010 Acura TSX iTrader: (1)	glad to see everything worked for you! i'm definitely down for a photoshoot any time! i just now realized that there are two different heat shields, one for the Z, and on for the G. my pop charger came with a G shield, so i have it in for now, but i'm keeping my eye out for a Z heat shield. lol

01-03-2007, 07:38 PM	#52
Kuz Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Member #1822 My Ride: 08 G37S 6MT iTrader: (0)	Do you have the z tube as well? Because it fit perfectly with the G intake tube. Seems the Z tube is a half inch too short. No problems at all as of yet, and yes the bracket is on. That was during install. I'll keep an eye on the ac line, thanks for looking out.

01-04-2007, 02:59 PM	#54
Kuz Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Member #1822 My Ride: 08 G37S 6MT iTrader: (0)	that would be cool, thanks!

01-04-2007, 03:15 PM	#55
doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	I forget who posted it, saying bolt ons are pointless on the VQ... wrong. Is your car equipped with the rev-up motor? If so, the rev-ups are responding VERY VERY well to bolt ons. So don't throw that out of the mix.

01-05-2007, 04:47 AM	#57
wrxcelration Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Allentown, PA Member #2840 My Ride: 05 STI iTrader: (0)	did you get the sport package or just the wheels?

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