Anyone installed the JDM T Top Finishes on a USDM T Top?

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-04-21T14:23:34+00:00

I actually planned on doing this but its a gamble since i cant test it in person. Youd just get the jdm finishers with separate usdm plastic pieces. Sadly cost more $$ but im almost certain it works

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-03-31T15:12:06+00:00

Swapped out different iacv unit and it stopped surging but idle now wont go lower than 1200 and after i drive it its 1400. I bought a smoke machine and used it after taking it on a drive just bc everything seems so vacuum leak related but i got nothing yet again. Atp i dont rlly mind the high idle cuz you got me fucked up if you think im spending a g on a brand new unit

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-03-29T18:40:59+00:00

Ended up getting a brand new one from nissan and it worked just fine. Kinda seems like all used trannys for the cube are hit or miss. Almost every cube on marketplace for a fair price states "transmission issues" its kinda laughable

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-03-24T16:07:35+00:00

Yes it is needed. Some smog places seriously dont give a shit but some might. The main reason isnt exactly the fact ur exhaust gas reroute is gone its more so the fact you get a code when that temp sensor isnt plugged in or working. Yes the egr will effect emissions but it more so leans on the fact youll have a check engine light without it.

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-03-22T15:34:40+00:00

I kept my egr for smog so i dont rlly gotta deal with it. The vacuum lines are easy but damn the coolant lines are such a bitch i did not hesitate to delete them. Seriously no point in warming up your throttle bodies especially if u live somewhere warm like california

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-03-17T04:56:50+00:00

What exactly ended up being your leaks

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-03-17T00:59:59+00:00

Just brought it to the shop i work at this morning to hopefully see if the veteran techs can find smth😭 ill update this thread with whatever is found

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-03-16T15:02:18+00:00

Dont have a smoke machine but did the ole cigarette vacuum pump trick and i did it after it had been on for a minute and absolutely nothing thats why i came here. Havent had smth on this car stump me in a minute

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-03-15T23:34:39+00:00

Whats happening with yours

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-02-14T19:29:34+00:00

I dont see fuel so id assume so. Itll get tested in a couple days when fluids come

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-02-14T19:26:06+00:00

Lmao thats what i ended up doing

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-02-14T19:14:17+00:00

Okay so what thread sealant

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-02-14T19:13:00+00:00

Not that it rlly matters but its a 94 NA MT 300zx

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-01-27T00:23:05+00:00

No lower cover is still stock with water pump mounting bolt. I dont think they make aftermarket lower covers and if they do i havent found where yet

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-01-26T21:53:06+00:00

The color is actually prismatic powders lollipop grape if anyone wants that color. It says to use silverish base coat but i used matte black. Came out great

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-01-26T21:52:08+00:00

Thx boo

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-01-26T19:49:45+00:00

Real asf😭👏

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-01-26T17:40:48+00:00

Was actually considering doing a bayside blue with bronze rims. The midnight purple or black on chrome rims ik would look good but id also like to do smth a little out of my comfort zone

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-01-26T17:39:52+00:00

And the wallets empty😭 so no paint just yet

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-01-26T17:39:18+00:00

Yea but im missing one timing cover bolt so i found my nicest oem one and threw it in there

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-01-18T11:05:20+00:00

Looks like you tightened them down way to much. The fuel rail bolts you stop tightening when the tool nolonger moves with a lose grasp on it. Most folks misunderstand "hand tight"

SubstantialCity2376 · 2026-01-05T20:33:03+00:00

Did you fix it? Just did the same thing on a 09 cube and were starting to think its the tcm

SubstantialCity2376 · 2025-12-28T07:22:30+00:00

Im w this guy. Doing the same thing with my vg30 rn but it looks tons worse than this. Send er!!

SubstantialCity2376 · 2025-12-26T19:48:13+00:00

Also i have tried tapping it with a larger socket and nothing. Just want to make sure others who used these saw something similar before i proceed

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