Bolts & Washers
Propulsion
K20A engine
Hasport engine mounts
Custom 3" intake
BLOX air filter
RBC intake manifold
Karcepts intake manifold adapter
Rcrew header
Rcrew exhaust
SX Performance fuel filter
SX Performance fuel pressure
regulator
Marshall fuel pressure gauge
Golden Eagle fuel rail
Aeroquip steel-braided lines
Earl's fittings and lines
Russell quick-release fittings
Exedy Stage 2 clutch
Karcepts shifter
Mugen carbon-fiber coil cover
Mugen oil cap
Samco Sport radiator hoses
C&R radiator
Carbing coolant reservoir tank
Spoon Sports magnetic oil drain bolt
Spoon Sports magnetic transmission drain bolt
ARP bolts
ARP Black Beauty washers
ChaseBays wire-tucked harness
Hybrid Racing PNP wiring harness
Hondata K-Pro ECU
Stance
TEIN RE coilovers
Function 7 lower control arms
Function 7 antiroll bar links
Comptech rear lower tie bar
Comptech rear antiroll bar
Carbing 3-point front shock tower bar
Carbing rear shock tower bar
K-Tuned traction bar
ITR front antiroll bar
Resistance
Mugen rotors
Endless pads
Endless 4-pot calipers
Endless steel-braided lines
Motul fluid
Rims & Rubber
16x7 Mugen MF10 (+50/+43 front/rear offset)
205/45-16 Yokohama ES100
T1R lug nuts
ARP extended studs
ITR 5-lug conversion
Outside
Lexus IS Desert Sage Metallic paint
EM1 front end conversion
Mugen rear spoiler
Mugen front lip
CTR rear lip
CTR grille
CTR side skirts
CTR headlights
CTR taillights
CTR power mirrors
CTR thin side moldings
Inside
Bride Zeta III seats
Bride seat rails
Takata four-point harnesses
Takata gel pads
Splash steering wheel hub
Mr. Alex quick-release adapter
Mugen FG360 steering wheel
Mugen pedals
Mugen shift knob
Mugen gauge cluster
Mugen ECU stay
Cusco Safety 21 8-point cage
Odyssey PC680 battery
Odyssey battery holder
CTR shift boot
CTR armrest eliminator
CTR climate control
CTR airbag tray
CTR dual-din stereo cover
CTR column light
CTR manual rear door panels
EM1 dash conversion
Props
Nathaly, Ayjay, Josh, Nick, Tai, Darnell, JD, Allan, Dinnis,Tamas, Joel, DennoRaul,Terry, Aaron M., Ed Liu, Nick ParkerJonathan Thompson,Rainier (Toto),Yee (Heartless Gangsta),Vu (Vugina),Hung Pham (Mugen King),Compton Sean,Jeff at JMI,Matt at ICB,Albert at N1,Chase at ChaseBays,Greg and Mike at JDM Speedworx,Trik Speed,Powder Coating Incorporated,ATS,Plusone,My parents for their love and support
Intakes: A Noob's Perspective
There are many factors to consider when selecting an air intake for a naturally aspirated build. Builds are like people; they have different personalities. Engines' attitudes change with each part and with each modification. Specific combinations may require a short-ram intake or one that pulls fresh air from outside in. Besides the mechanical side of selecting an intake, the environment that the car is driven in is equally as important. Short-rams are typically better for wetter areas while cold-air intakes are better suited for dryer climates. Sucking up water can result in hydrolock, which can kill an engine faster than you'd expect. It's no surprise that short-ram intakes typically suck in hotter air while cold-air intakes suck in cooler air though. Cooler air, or condensed air, generally produces horsepower gains. Then again, each engine setup responds uniquely to both types of intakes, so choose wisely. Another important factor to consider is state and local laws. It's never fun to get popped for using an illegal intake. Check with local authorities to make sure that the intake is up to code before purchasing one. There are many companies with heavily invested research and development in their intakes, so research first. Of course, making one from scratch can also be fun.
Owner Specs
Hometown:
Seattle, WA
Daily Grind:
Lexus technician
Favorite Website:
www.nwp4life.com
Building Cars For How Long:
Forever
Build Inspiration:
ATS, Plusone, FF-Squad
Favorite Show:
Sports Center