http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums This forum is for discussion on gas, oil, exhaust and all things engine related en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:59:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/97945-cheap-exhaust-improvement.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:59:11 GMT Thinking about just having the two back cats. cut out and changing the muffler. Anyone gone this route? Do not see the need to waste exhaust pipe that only has 26k on it. :bandit: Thinking about just having the two back cats. cut out and changing the muffler. Anyone gone this route? Do not see the need to waste exhaust pipe that only has 26k on it. :bandit: ]]> Engine Performance kelam http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/97945-cheap-exhaust-improvement.html http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/97939-maintanence-required-light.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:19:37 GMT Does the FJ ECM have its own idea of when something (such as oil) needs to be changed? We have a little over 26,400 on our bought used 2007. Started with mnt rqd light flashing 4 or 5 times on start up, now on constant. Changed oil and air filter at about 24,000. Think I remember reading in the owners manual that spark plugs are due at 25,000. Rig is running fine, no change in engine tone, start up or mileage. Any thoughts? Lights flashing started a little before hitting 26,000. :mecry: Does the FJ ECM have its own idea of when something (such as oil) needs to be changed? We have a little over 26,400 on our bought used 2007. Started with mnt rqd light flashing 4 or 5 times on start up, now on constant. Changed oil and air filter at about 24,000. Think I remember reading in the owners manual that spark plugs are due at 25,000. Rig is running fine, no change in engine tone, start up or mileage. Any thoughts? Lights flashing started a little before hitting 26,000.
:mecry: ]]> Engine Performance kelam http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/97939-maintanence-required-light.html http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/97656-first-2010-oil-change.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:24:28 GMT So here's a question. The 2010 FJ manual calls for 0W20 (which is only available in a synthetic.) On the other hand, the conventional wisdom is to use regular 'dino?' oil for the first several thousand miles or so... So what oil to use for the first couple of oil changes? My initial thought it to go with a non-synthetic 5w-20 for the first change or two. Besides, it seems like most reviews of 0w-20 are mixed, anyway.... ]]> Engine Performance brian23 http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/97656-first-2010-oil-change.html http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/97598-2010-higher-hp.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:28:10 GMT I keep reading that the 2010 FJ has about 258 hp and all the others have 239. What is the differences? I did a search, nothing found. I keep reading that the 2010 FJ has about 258 hp and all the others have 239. What is the differences? I did a search, nothing found. ]]> Engine Performance TFJ http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/97598-2010-higher-hp.html http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/97444-oil-change-question.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:13:29 GMT Just changed my oil yesterday for the second time since I owned my FJ.
My question is: how many quarts of oil do you get in to reach the full mark when you do your oil changes?

The manual says if you change your filter it should take 5.5 quarts of oil. Both times I changed it mine was right at the full mark with exactly 5 quarts. I'm using the toyota oil filters. Is anyone else experiencing this?

Thanks. ]]> Engine Performance ftmyersfj http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/97444-oil-change-question.html http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/97263-what-s-best-way-get-new-gasket.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:21:29 GMT I just bought an All-Pro high clearance tail pipe and did some searching on how to deal with the gasket and hardware. I've read that people have ordered the gasket from Toyota, bought a pre-cut one from a car part store, or make one from gasket paper.

What's the best thing to do? And what bolts and replacements will I need? TIA.

:cheers: ]]> Engine Performance enjoi1018 http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/97263-what-s-best-way-get-new-gasket.html http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/97243-electric-engine-fan-any-idea.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:58:38 GMT Hi there I want to replace my mechanical fan to electric because: 1- reduce the load on the engine.(and water pump) 2- get more staple temp control ( my water temp goes up to 194F when it should be around 176F) by SG2. 3- if I keep the engine cooler and less load I can get nice performance as will? 4- less noise too. the out side temp around me is 98F to 113F please feel free to add ideas correct me and share the idea :clap: Hi there

I want to replace my mechanical fan to electric

because:

1- reduce the load on the engine.(and water pump)

2- get more staple temp control ( my water temp goes up to 194F when it should be around 176F) by SG2.

3- if I keep the engine cooler and less load I can get nice performance as will?

4- less noise too.

the out side temp around me is 98F to 113F

please feel free to add ideas correct me and share the idea :clap: ]]> Engine Performance fj_najd http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/97243-electric-engine-fan-any-idea.html http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/97111-exuast-idea-would-like-your-opinion.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:16:13 GMT Okay I have a HUGE question?

I have a flowmaster super 44 offroad and it is amazing. I would like to get a performance Y pipe but they are a bit pricey for what they really are.

So I am thinking about getting dual Hush PRO Series w/Turndown. I would get rid of the stock y pipe, put both of these in its place having it almost like a SLR exhaust. I would do an H pipe weld in between them. I think it might work and would sound super nice IMO. It could save weight too. I wouldn't have to bend all the tubing around the Live axle for a dual exhaust. I would keep the first set of cats on and maybe get JBA headers.


(sorry can't draw well in paint.)
Something like this. It wouldn't go all the way back. It would stop just under the doors.

What do you guys think?

]]> Engine Performance AQNFX http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/97111-exuast-idea-would-like-your-opinion.html http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/97049-getting-more-horsepower-advice.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:39:52 GMT I have a '07 with about 58k miles. Already put in a TRD intake and exhaust. Whats the best next step to get some giddy-up outta my FJ? I'm looking for some ideas for mods under $1000 so i can get the funds cleared from my wife :)

:thinkerg: ]]> Engine Performance porterroad http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/97049-getting-more-horsepower-advice.html http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/96989-quick-scangauge-question.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:49:47 GMT Just got a scangauge a few days ago and had a quick question. I've read that you need to fill up all the way when you reset it to get accurate results.

Can't I just fill up all the way, then reset it. Then if next time I fill up only 5 gallons (not completely full) just reset it and tell the the SG that I only put 5 gallons.

-thanks ]]> Engine Performance WESBC http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/96989-quick-scangauge-question.html http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/96936-hushpower-muffler.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:47:47 GMT Good Day,Is there any of you running the Hushpower muffler. It looks like a pretty cool design and it's not chambered like the standard Flowmasters. I found an ad for these on the Flowmaster site. I like the looks of the one with the built in dump. 3" in and 3 1/2" out:

PRO Series w/Turndown - Hushpower

Thanks for any input... ]]> Engine Performance majorMarvin http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/96936-hushpower-muffler.html http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/96873-cai-dusty-driving.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:04:17 GMT We have a 2007 FJ that I would like to do some minor performance modifications on. 4WD 5A locking diff. and A-Trac. We have a mile long dirt road to get to our house, and often take the back road dirt road tour just to get home. Can be up to 15 miles in the dust.
It is often very dry in the Texas Panhandle and I am not sold on the K&N oiled filter thing. Do not like the very open filter set up on top of the oiled filter issue.
What would you guys do in a dust bowl? We are not going Hard core 4 wheeling, just want a little more Hp. Will be adding a cat back and maybe headers. :bandit: ]]> Engine Performance kelam http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/96873-cai-dusty-driving.html http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/96746-afe-high-tuck-all-twisted-broken-weld.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:03:25 GMT Not sure how the weld broke since the tailpipe was up behind the rear bumper but the muffler is twisted 90 and the clamps never held for beans. I see people blaming others for a poor install on other items and I just wanna say that I've installed a few catbacks by other companies on other vehicles and never had a single problem. I've kept quiet about this for a while thinking I would weld it up, even tack weld it, I did not weld it because who has a tig rig to do stainless under a truck? not many, and I wasn't about to mig weld it with mild steel wire ... To be fair, I have not contacted AFE about this.

Has anyone experienced this problem? Not fun losing clearance on the trail, not too mention, I'm driving cross country next week... :simmadown: ]]> Engine Performance majorMarvin http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/96746-afe-high-tuck-all-twisted-broken-weld.html http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/96649-super-44-offroad-muffler.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:49:47 GMT For those of you that have the flowmaster super 44 offroad muffler, what do ya'll think of it? Loudness, tone? (I'm looking for a deep tone and pretty good loudness), my friend has one on his xterra coupled with a volant CAI and it sounds pretty damn good, just wondering what the FJ would sound like. ]]> Engine Performance tornadolax11 http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/96649-super-44-offroad-muffler.html http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/96619-fjc-no-cats-straights-question.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:27:55 GMT Ok, so, when I get my FJ, I want to cut the cats off and put dual straights on it. Is there anything I should know about this before I make my decision? Ok, so, when I get my FJ, I want to cut the cats off and put dual straights on it. Is there anything I should know about this before I make my decision? ]]> Engine Performance K_E_GsFJ http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/engine-performance/96619-fjc-no-cats-straights-question.html