Piecing Together E99 Conversion to L99
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Piecing Together E99 Conversion to L99
Warning: This is a 2-3 year Project
Hey guys,
Im going to try to piece together the RiffRaff Conversion kit, but try to save money where I can.
I was wondering if you guys can confirm if im missing anything.
Short List Reasons for the Conversion:
- E99 Up-pipes have a leak
- Some small oil coming from the OEM pedestal (found after washing engine bay).
- Turbo life could be degraded with an exposed air intake box. Confirmed with my grandfather its been that way for "awhile". Air box already replaced.
- Live in California, anything that doesn't resemble stock gets flagged during Smog.
- Horsepower goals are only 400hp
- Daily Driver only, but Tow once a year
- E99 Conversion with individual part purchase, is potentially cheaper then T4 and RiffRaff Kit
- I can work on installing HPX and FRx at the same time everything on top is taken apart.
If im not mistaken, I can save money by buying:
- Ford Stock Intake Plenums Manifold (should be strong enough for 400hp)
- larger market for 99.5 Bellowed Up-Pipes (RiffRaff International are pretty expensive)
Purchasing the other individual parts from RiffRaff
Garret Non-EBPV/Blank Pedestal 99.5 - $124
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...estal-99-5-03/
Garrett GTP38 High Flow Outlet - $79
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...h-flow-outlet/
Garrett Compressor Housing Outlet O-Ring 99.5 $5
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...-ring-99-5-03/
Turbo Compressor Housing Outlet V-Band Clamp 99.5 $8
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...clamp-99-5-03/
Complete CAC IC Boot Kit 99.5 (3.25” or 3”) $128
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/compl...oot-kit-99-03/
Stainless Steel T-Bolt Boot Clamps (3.25” or 3.5”) $4
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/stain...t-boot-clamps/
Turbo Pedestal Bolt Kit 99.5 $10
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...t-kit-99-5-03/
Turbo Re-Install Kit $11
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...all-kit-99-03/
Boost Gauge Parts:
AIH Delete Tapped Plug $11
AIH Mechanical Boost Tube $5
Air Intake Heater Plug Code Eliminator $13
RiffRaff Conversion Kit for reference
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/riffr...onversion-kit/
Thanks guys for your time.
Update on Parts I've Gathered so far (all parts are from 99.5 + 7.3): I'll give a Price Sheet once this is built
- Sypder Intake (thanks to Sous)
- Stock Intake Plenums (thanks to HD Rider)
- Ebay Bellowed up pipes
Hey guys,
Im going to try to piece together the RiffRaff Conversion kit, but try to save money where I can.
I was wondering if you guys can confirm if im missing anything.
Short List Reasons for the Conversion:
- E99 Up-pipes have a leak
- Some small oil coming from the OEM pedestal (found after washing engine bay).
- Turbo life could be degraded with an exposed air intake box. Confirmed with my grandfather its been that way for "awhile". Air box already replaced.
- Live in California, anything that doesn't resemble stock gets flagged during Smog.
- Horsepower goals are only 400hp
- Daily Driver only, but Tow once a year
- E99 Conversion with individual part purchase, is potentially cheaper then T4 and RiffRaff Kit
- I can work on installing HPX and FRx at the same time everything on top is taken apart.
If im not mistaken, I can save money by buying:
- Ford Stock Intake Plenums Manifold (should be strong enough for 400hp)
- larger market for 99.5 Bellowed Up-Pipes (RiffRaff International are pretty expensive)
Purchasing the other individual parts from RiffRaff
Garret Non-EBPV/Blank Pedestal 99.5 - $124
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...estal-99-5-03/
Garrett GTP38 High Flow Outlet - $79
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...h-flow-outlet/
Garrett Compressor Housing Outlet O-Ring 99.5 $5
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...-ring-99-5-03/
Turbo Compressor Housing Outlet V-Band Clamp 99.5 $8
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...clamp-99-5-03/
Complete CAC IC Boot Kit 99.5 (3.25” or 3”) $128
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/compl...oot-kit-99-03/
Stainless Steel T-Bolt Boot Clamps (3.25” or 3.5”) $4
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/stain...t-boot-clamps/
Turbo Pedestal Bolt Kit 99.5 $10
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...t-kit-99-5-03/
Turbo Re-Install Kit $11
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...all-kit-99-03/
Boost Gauge Parts:
AIH Delete Tapped Plug $11
AIH Mechanical Boost Tube $5
Air Intake Heater Plug Code Eliminator $13
RiffRaff Conversion Kit for reference
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/riffr...onversion-kit/
Thanks guys for your time.
Update on Parts I've Gathered so far (all parts are from 99.5 + 7.3): I'll give a Price Sheet once this is built
- Sypder Intake (thanks to Sous)
- Stock Intake Plenums (thanks to HD Rider)
- Ebay Bellowed up pipes
#2
Hey guys,
Im going to try to piece together the RiffRaff Conversion kit, but try to save money where I can.
I was wondering if you guys can confirm if im missing anything.
Short List Reasons for the Conversion:
- E99 Up-pipes have a leak
- Some small oil coming from the OEM pedestal (found after washing engine bay).
- Turbo life could be degraded with an exposed air intake box. Confirmed with my grandfather its been that way for "awhile". Air box already replaced.
- Live in California, anything that doesn't resemble stock gets flagged during Smog.
- Horsepower goals are only 400hp
- Daily Driver only, but Tow once a year
- E99 Conversion with individual part purchase, is potentially cheaper then T4 and RiffRaff Kit
- I can work on installing HPX and FRx at the same time everything on top is taken apart.
If im not mistaken, I can save money by buying:
- L99 Sypder Intake Manifold (ebay)
- Rebuilt GTP38R (local CL)
- Ford Stock Intake Plenums Manifold (should be strong enough for 400hp)
- larger market for 99.5 Bellowed Up-Pipes (RiffRaff International are pretty expensive)
Purchasing the other individual parts from RiffRaff
Garret Non-EBPV/Blank Pedestal 99.5 - $124
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...estal-99-5-03/
Garrett GTP38 High Flow Outlet - $79
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...h-flow-outlet/
Garrett Compressor Housing Outlet O-Ring 99.5 $5
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...-ring-99-5-03/
Turbo Compressor Housing Outlet V-Band Clamp 99.5 $8
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...clamp-99-5-03/
Complete CAC IC Boot Kit 99.5 (3.25” or 3”) $128
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/compl...oot-kit-99-03/
Ford Intake Plenum Manifold Cover 99.5 $136
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/intak...cover-99-5-03/
Stainless Steel T-Bolt Boot Clamps (3.25” or 3.5”) $4
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/stain...t-boot-clamps/
Turbo Pedestal Bolt Kit 99.5 $10
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...t-kit-99-5-03/
Turbo Re-Install Kit $11
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...all-kit-99-03/
Boost Gauge Parts:
AIH Delete Tapped Plug $11
AIH Mechanical Boost Tube $5
Air Intake Heater Plug Code Eliminator $13
RiffRaff Conversion Kit for reference
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/riffr...onversion-kit/
Thanks guys for your time.
Im going to try to piece together the RiffRaff Conversion kit, but try to save money where I can.
I was wondering if you guys can confirm if im missing anything.
Short List Reasons for the Conversion:
- E99 Up-pipes have a leak
- Some small oil coming from the OEM pedestal (found after washing engine bay).
- Turbo life could be degraded with an exposed air intake box. Confirmed with my grandfather its been that way for "awhile". Air box already replaced.
- Live in California, anything that doesn't resemble stock gets flagged during Smog.
- Horsepower goals are only 400hp
- Daily Driver only, but Tow once a year
- E99 Conversion with individual part purchase, is potentially cheaper then T4 and RiffRaff Kit
- I can work on installing HPX and FRx at the same time everything on top is taken apart.
If im not mistaken, I can save money by buying:
- L99 Sypder Intake Manifold (ebay)
- Rebuilt GTP38R (local CL)
- Ford Stock Intake Plenums Manifold (should be strong enough for 400hp)
- larger market for 99.5 Bellowed Up-Pipes (RiffRaff International are pretty expensive)
Purchasing the other individual parts from RiffRaff
Garret Non-EBPV/Blank Pedestal 99.5 - $124
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...estal-99-5-03/
Garrett GTP38 High Flow Outlet - $79
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...h-flow-outlet/
Garrett Compressor Housing Outlet O-Ring 99.5 $5
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...-ring-99-5-03/
Turbo Compressor Housing Outlet V-Band Clamp 99.5 $8
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...clamp-99-5-03/
Complete CAC IC Boot Kit 99.5 (3.25” or 3”) $128
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/compl...oot-kit-99-03/
Ford Intake Plenum Manifold Cover 99.5 $136
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/intak...cover-99-5-03/
Stainless Steel T-Bolt Boot Clamps (3.25” or 3.5”) $4
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/stain...t-boot-clamps/
Turbo Pedestal Bolt Kit 99.5 $10
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...t-kit-99-5-03/
Turbo Re-Install Kit $11
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...all-kit-99-03/
Boost Gauge Parts:
AIH Delete Tapped Plug $11
AIH Mechanical Boost Tube $5
Air Intake Heater Plug Code Eliminator $13
RiffRaff Conversion Kit for reference
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/riffr...onversion-kit/
Thanks guys for your time.
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/riffr...estal-99-5-03/
#3
If anyone is selling a "rebuilt" GPT38R, I have a feeling they don't have a clue what they are talking about.
The GTP38R likely costs more to rebuild than get a new one, and I sure would not be buying a ceramic ball bearing turbo on craigslist. The stock turbo is a completely different story and can be rebuilt pretty cheaply.
The GTP38R likely costs more to rebuild than get a new one, and I sure would not be buying a ceramic ball bearing turbo on craigslist. The stock turbo is a completely different story and can be rebuilt pretty cheaply.
#4
Hey guys,
Im going to try to piece together the RiffRaff Conversion kit, but try to save money where I can.
I was wondering if you guys can confirm if im missing anything.
Short List Reasons for the Conversion:
- E99 Up-pipes have a leak
- Some small oil coming from the OEM pedestal (found after washing engine bay).
- Turbo life could be degraded with an exposed air intake box. Confirmed with my grandfather its been that way for "awhile". Air box already replaced.
- Live in California, anything that doesn't resemble stock gets flagged during Smog.
- Horsepower goals are only 400hp
- Daily Driver only, but Tow once a year
- E99 Conversion with individual part purchase, is potentially cheaper then T4 and RiffRaff Kit
- I can work on installing HPX and FRx at the same time everything on top is taken apart.
If im not mistaken, I can save money by buying:
- L99 Sypder Intake Manifold (ebay)
- Rebuilt GTP38R (local CL)
- Ford Stock Intake Plenums Manifold (should be strong enough for 400hp)
- larger market for 99.5 Bellowed Up-Pipes (RiffRaff International are pretty expensive)
Purchasing the other individual parts from RiffRaff
Garret Non-EBPV/Blank Pedestal 99.5 - $124
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...estal-99-5-03/
Garrett GTP38 High Flow Outlet - $79
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...h-flow-outlet/
Garrett Compressor Housing Outlet O-Ring 99.5 $5
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...-ring-99-5-03/
Turbo Compressor Housing Outlet V-Band Clamp 99.5 $8
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...clamp-99-5-03/
Complete CAC IC Boot Kit 99.5 (3.25” or 3”) $128
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/compl...oot-kit-99-03/
Ford Intake Plenum Manifold Cover 99.5 $136
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/intak...cover-99-5-03/
Stainless Steel T-Bolt Boot Clamps (3.25” or 3.5”) $4
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/stain...t-boot-clamps/
Turbo Pedestal Bolt Kit 99.5 $10
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...t-kit-99-5-03/
Turbo Re-Install Kit $11
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...all-kit-99-03/
Boost Gauge Parts:
AIH Delete Tapped Plug $11
AIH Mechanical Boost Tube $5
Air Intake Heater Plug Code Eliminator $13
RiffRaff Conversion Kit for reference
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/riffr...onversion-kit/
Thanks guys for your time.
Im going to try to piece together the RiffRaff Conversion kit, but try to save money where I can.
I was wondering if you guys can confirm if im missing anything.
Short List Reasons for the Conversion:
- E99 Up-pipes have a leak
- Some small oil coming from the OEM pedestal (found after washing engine bay).
- Turbo life could be degraded with an exposed air intake box. Confirmed with my grandfather its been that way for "awhile". Air box already replaced.
- Live in California, anything that doesn't resemble stock gets flagged during Smog.
- Horsepower goals are only 400hp
- Daily Driver only, but Tow once a year
- E99 Conversion with individual part purchase, is potentially cheaper then T4 and RiffRaff Kit
- I can work on installing HPX and FRx at the same time everything on top is taken apart.
If im not mistaken, I can save money by buying:
- L99 Sypder Intake Manifold (ebay)
- Rebuilt GTP38R (local CL)
- Ford Stock Intake Plenums Manifold (should be strong enough for 400hp)
- larger market for 99.5 Bellowed Up-Pipes (RiffRaff International are pretty expensive)
Purchasing the other individual parts from RiffRaff
Garret Non-EBPV/Blank Pedestal 99.5 - $124
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...estal-99-5-03/
Garrett GTP38 High Flow Outlet - $79
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...h-flow-outlet/
Garrett Compressor Housing Outlet O-Ring 99.5 $5
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...-ring-99-5-03/
Turbo Compressor Housing Outlet V-Band Clamp 99.5 $8
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...clamp-99-5-03/
Complete CAC IC Boot Kit 99.5 (3.25” or 3”) $128
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/compl...oot-kit-99-03/
Ford Intake Plenum Manifold Cover 99.5 $136
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/intak...cover-99-5-03/
Stainless Steel T-Bolt Boot Clamps (3.25” or 3.5”) $4
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/stain...t-boot-clamps/
Turbo Pedestal Bolt Kit 99.5 $10
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...t-kit-99-5-03/
Turbo Re-Install Kit $11
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...all-kit-99-03/
Boost Gauge Parts:
AIH Delete Tapped Plug $11
AIH Mechanical Boost Tube $5
Air Intake Heater Plug Code Eliminator $13
RiffRaff Conversion Kit for reference
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/riffr...onversion-kit/
Thanks guys for your time.
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Hey guys,
Im going to try to piece together the RiffRaff Conversion kit, but try to save money where I can.
I was wondering if you guys can confirm if im missing anything.
Short List Reasons for the Conversion:
- E99 Up-pipes have a leak
- Some small oil coming from the OEM pedestal (found after washing engine bay).
- Turbo life could be degraded with an exposed air intake box. Confirmed with my grandfather its been that way for "awhile". Air box already replaced.
- Live in California, anything that doesn't resemble stock gets flagged during Smog.
- Horsepower goals are only 400hp
- Daily Driver only, but Tow once a year
- E99 Conversion with individual part purchase, is potentially cheaper then T4 and RiffRaff Kit
- I can work on installing HPX and FRx at the same time everything on top is taken apart.
If im not mistaken, I can save money by buying:
- L99 Sypder Intake Manifold (ebay)
- Rebuilt GTP38R (local CL)
- Ford Stock Intake Plenums Manifold (should be strong enough for 400hp)
- larger market for 99.5 Bellowed Up-Pipes (RiffRaff International are pretty expensive)
Purchasing the other individual parts from RiffRaff
Garret Non-EBPV/Blank Pedestal 99.5 - $124
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...estal-99-5-03/
Garrett GTP38 High Flow Outlet - $79
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...h-flow-outlet/
Garrett Compressor Housing Outlet O-Ring 99.5 $5
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...-ring-99-5-03/
Turbo Compressor Housing Outlet V-Band Clamp 99.5 $8
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...clamp-99-5-03/
Complete CAC IC Boot Kit 99.5 (3.25” or 3”) $128
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/compl...oot-kit-99-03/
Ford Intake Plenum Manifold Cover 99.5 $136
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/intak...cover-99-5-03/
Stainless Steel T-Bolt Boot Clamps (3.25” or 3.5”) $4
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/stain...t-boot-clamps/
Turbo Pedestal Bolt Kit 99.5 $10
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...t-kit-99-5-03/
Turbo Re-Install Kit $11
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...all-kit-99-03/
Boost Gauge Parts:
AIH Delete Tapped Plug $11
AIH Mechanical Boost Tube $5
Air Intake Heater Plug Code Eliminator $13
RiffRaff Conversion Kit for reference
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/riffr...onversion-kit/
Thanks guys for your time.
Im going to try to piece together the RiffRaff Conversion kit, but try to save money where I can.
I was wondering if you guys can confirm if im missing anything.
Short List Reasons for the Conversion:
- E99 Up-pipes have a leak
- Some small oil coming from the OEM pedestal (found after washing engine bay).
- Turbo life could be degraded with an exposed air intake box. Confirmed with my grandfather its been that way for "awhile". Air box already replaced.
- Live in California, anything that doesn't resemble stock gets flagged during Smog.
- Horsepower goals are only 400hp
- Daily Driver only, but Tow once a year
- E99 Conversion with individual part purchase, is potentially cheaper then T4 and RiffRaff Kit
- I can work on installing HPX and FRx at the same time everything on top is taken apart.
If im not mistaken, I can save money by buying:
- L99 Sypder Intake Manifold (ebay)
- Rebuilt GTP38R (local CL)
- Ford Stock Intake Plenums Manifold (should be strong enough for 400hp)
- larger market for 99.5 Bellowed Up-Pipes (RiffRaff International are pretty expensive)
Purchasing the other individual parts from RiffRaff
Garret Non-EBPV/Blank Pedestal 99.5 - $124
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...estal-99-5-03/
Garrett GTP38 High Flow Outlet - $79
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...h-flow-outlet/
Garrett Compressor Housing Outlet O-Ring 99.5 $5
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garre...-ring-99-5-03/
Turbo Compressor Housing Outlet V-Band Clamp 99.5 $8
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...clamp-99-5-03/
Complete CAC IC Boot Kit 99.5 (3.25” or 3”) $128
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/compl...oot-kit-99-03/
Ford Intake Plenum Manifold Cover 99.5 $136
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/intak...cover-99-5-03/
Stainless Steel T-Bolt Boot Clamps (3.25” or 3.5”) $4
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/stain...t-boot-clamps/
Turbo Pedestal Bolt Kit 99.5 $10
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...t-kit-99-5-03/
Turbo Re-Install Kit $11
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/turbo...all-kit-99-03/
Boost Gauge Parts:
AIH Delete Tapped Plug $11
AIH Mechanical Boost Tube $5
Air Intake Heater Plug Code Eliminator $13
RiffRaff Conversion Kit for reference
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/riffr...onversion-kit/
Thanks guys for your time.
#11
Just curious what you guys think of this Super Cheap Bellowed Up-Pipes?
A few people reviewed them already this year. Not expecting an easy install, but...
With the Money saved, I could find a shop to ceramic them for extra protection long term.
A few people reviewed them already this year. Not expecting an easy install, but...
With the Money saved, I could find a shop to ceramic them for extra protection long term.
#13
Just curious what you guys think of this Super Cheap Bellowed Up-Pipes?
Amazon Bellowed Up Pipes
A few people reviewed them already this year. Not expecting an easy install, but...
With the Money saved, I could find a shop to ceramic them for extra protection long term.
Amazon Bellowed Up Pipes
A few people reviewed them already this year. Not expecting an easy install, but...
With the Money saved, I could find a shop to ceramic them for extra protection long term.
#14
Your signature says E99, the Amazon link says 99-03…my guess is they’re L99. I would spend the $400 on Clay’s Bellowed that you KNOW fit, skip the ceramic and wrap them with exhaust wrap and metal zip ties. If you coat them and they don’t fit now you’re out $100…plus your time dicking around with cheap Chinese crap. My .02