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    Alikazam - 1998 4runner 4cyl "Betty" - Build Thread

    Just a little update. Installed the competition sprung 6-puck clutch and have been driving on it for a couple months now. Definitely more grab and a bit jerky from a stop when cold sometimes, but holding 7psi without slipping like the Marlin stock-ish setup did! Also painted the front bumper to...
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    Alikazam - 1998 4runner 4cyl "Betty" - Build Thread

    I've been researching the swap but haven't done it yet. When or if I do I'll document what was needed to do so as well :)
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    Alikazam - 1998 4runner 4cyl "Betty" - Build Thread

    Yeah, I'll probably convert to R150F if my trans ever gets bad or if I decide to do more in the future with power upgrades beyond my present basic setup.
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    Alikazam - 1998 4runner 4cyl "Betty" - Build Thread

    Yep, blue was curve with only a cai installed.
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    Alikazam - 1998 4runner 4cyl "Betty" - Build Thread

    Hey thanks! my brother seems to think I talk about it too much, haha. Do you know what our color code/name is?
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    best shocks for street and highway ride

    My KYB Monomax experience: I will be the first to admit that they do ride much more firmly than the shocks they replaced, but I have zero nose dive and she really does handle corners quite well! For the way I drive (there's this 30mph circle from one freeway to the next and I can do it...
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    Alikazam - 1998 4runner 4cyl "Betty" - Build Thread

    Lol, the Hydra EMS is fully capable of flex fuel! but I'm transmission limited at this point. Go too much and the W59 might take a dump on me! I won't be going a lot higher until my other vehicle is running (just in case) :) this is my daily! :)
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    Alikazam - 1998 4runner 4cyl "Betty" - Build Thread

    Also reserved for photos
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    Alikazam - 1998 4runner 4cyl "Betty" - Build Thread

    Old wheels, recycling a queen mattress for a friend/ex roommate : Marlin crawler clutch kit and be flywheel install: New wheels, vast improvement in looks! Lol Sleeping arrangement for camping with the 4runner: Intercooler pipes and fitment with mounted IC:
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    Alikazam - 1998 4runner 4cyl "Betty" - Build Thread

    Hello All, I am long overdue to actually post this, but I thought I'd do it finally! Ha. Anyway my ride is a: 1998 Toyota 4runner Base Dark Blue (someone know paint official color?) 3rz - 4cyl 2.7L 5spd Manual Trans (W59) 4x4 (Manual J-gate xfer case) AC, PW, PDL, Cruise C. 257K miles on her...
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    Mc1337sauce's (Modest) 1997 4Runner Build

    I got a couple of SPAL 11" fans and thermal switch kit, though I'm thinking one will probably be enough. We put 1 pusher version of the fans I bought on a 400 awhp all trac celica and it kept it cool by itself. No shroud or anything and only basically covering half the radiator. I'll let you...
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    Mc1337sauce's (Modest) 1997 4Runner Build

    Wing looks great! you have way more patience than me haha. As a side note, I chassis dyno'd my 4runner again, still on stock computer after running it at 5psi for the past 1.5-2 years and I'm now running amsoil with extended oil change intervals. at 10k miles out of 15k on this oil change...
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    3rd Gen T4R Picture Gallery

    Are you at stock ride height and what size BFGs are you fitting on the stock wheels? Looks great for a winter/offroad setup! Thanks! :)
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    advice on high mileage purchase

    I picked my runner up for $5k with 215K miles on it. I'd check compression and leak down if it were me. I did on mine and across the cylinders (180, 180, 181, 180 compression) and have run it trouble free from there besides a few minor things (clutch master cyl., tune up parts, new front end...
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    Mc1337sauce's (Modest) 1997 4Runner Build

    The only problem I've had with mine was one of the nuts coming loose and falling off, not all of them. It was the top most one, but I've put a different self locking nut on it and no more issues. As for the transmission, mine is a W59. Just like the tacoma's. Anyway I'll post more info and...

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