Yeah, ill either buy one from 1sttoyotaparts or my buddie works at a local part store and can get me stuff for cost, so yeah

 

I'm not getting any codes except for the EGR system code, which is probably because of the vacuum leak I have on the intake manifold.

I have a custom intake tube from the air box to the throttle body. Is there a thermal spray or tape I can use to keep out some of the heat?

 

Not sure the type of surface you going to apply it to but you can use a thermal tape called Poliyimide or Kapton Tapes - these are meant for high temp applications.

Here's a link for the Kaptop: http://www.kaptontape.com/

hth...

 

The tape can withstand up to 500 degrees, but does it filter out the heat?

 

Depends on how large the crack/hole is, i dunno, but you can layer it with a high density aliminum foil or something that can conform to the shape of the surface you are dealing with.
As far as I know it worked with the applications that I used it in - as a vacuum seal where heat was involved.

hth...

 

Could do the battery/afm swap?

 

I'm working on it. Just need to locate a battery tray or box that's the right size for my battery. I've got all of the wires extended to reach. The batter is the only issue at this point.