Recent content by Fadiddy

Anyone have a gray oem clean dashpad they want to sell for the 2nd Gen 4runner? Mine is cracked in three places. Thanks.

Everyone has the skill to do this! I am not a mechanic, and I have basic knowledge of cars and engines. Take the time to research how turbo's and forced induction works, and highly recommend reviewing the instructions from the parts manufacturers (i.e., wastegate instructions, fan wiring...

Mock-up done! Turbo system and intercooler setup and positioned where I need it. Now, will focus on the body work. Car will go off to paint next month, and will be fully repainted (same color) with a fresh coat. Once it comes back, then the forged engine build will begin: <a...

Huge thanks to Jon at Future Fabrication! The turbo manifold and intercooler piping came out amazing! <a href="https://ibb.co/G4CPBHpq"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/xtz5PFLN/IMG-7222.jpg" alt="IMG-7222" border="0"></a> <a href="https://ibb.co/PzN9K6pt"><img...

Got the car mostly stripped (bumpers, mirrors, door handles, window trim, rear quarter windows, lights, etc...). Sent the car off to Jon at Future Fabrication to build a one-off 2TR-FE Turbo manifold and intercooler piping. I went with the Pulsar 5455G Turbo (same exact spec as a G30-660) and...

Had to cut the shifter tunnel, but no big deal...the shifter boot/leather still fits fine. I also installed custom motor mounts that actually bolted up pretty good and made the motor sit in there nicely. The motor mounts push the engine back 2inches or so for radiator fan clearance, hence the...

Okay, ran into the first problem. So, with the 2TR bellhousing on the R150F and the upper oil pan bolted on to give me better visibility, I noticed the lower oil pan barely clears the steering bar. It definitely does not clear the drag link shock, so that was taken off for now until I can...

Motor is in! Fits pretty good....needs a little leveling and minor adjustments, but sits in there pretty well. Motor mounts will get welded up once measurements are finalized: <a href="https://ibb.co/wrFhpFzc"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/Qj3vY3KD/IMG-6624.jpg" alt="IMG-6624" border="0"></a>...

Pressure washed the engine bay, removed front end accessories (lights, grill, etc...), got the 2TR bellhousing, and ready to mock-up the engine in the engine bay: <a href="https://ibb.co/3y9ypdN3"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/tMTMqKsG/IMG-6623.jpg" alt="IMG-6623" border="0"></a> <a...

Old 3VZ dog out....not as bad as I thought it would be. Got a few busted knuckles, cuts, scrapes....but overall, not too bad: <a href="https://ibb.co/9H1wqj9B"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/chZbNdcR/IMG-6268.jpg" alt="IMG-6268" border="0"></a> <a href="https://ibb.co/x0FSFsD"><img...

Motor in a much cleaner state (still needs machining) for mock-up. Also cut some temporary motor mount plates to get an idea of where the motor will sit during mock-up: <a href="https://ibb.co/1YWWxPQJ"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/hxzzv491/IMG-6610.jpg" alt="IMG-6610" border="0"></a> <a...

Vapor blasted the OEM power steering pump and rear main seal housing, and rebuilt the pump with the Toyota rebuild kit: <a href="https://ibb.co/W4zwyhdM"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/YFdMkCK1/IMG-6069.jpg" alt="IMG-6069" border="0"></a> <a href="https://ibb.co/wNtXRTB9"><img...

Happy Labor Day everyone! Alright, I started on vapor blasting the oem parts on the 2TR. Cleaned the; Cylinder Head, Timing Chain Cover, Upper Oil Pan, Accessory Brackets, Tensioner, Fuel Rail, OEM botls that weren't rusted to death, and etc... Alot of time and alot of elbow grease to get...

Initial tear-down....Start of the forged rebuild of the 2TR. One word of advice, document everything and bag everything! <a href="https://ibb.co/nqh56SgC"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/NgwHtzVS/IMG-5472.jpg" alt="IMG-5472" border="0"></a> <a href="https://ibb.co/6Jv1zD8R"><img...

This is precisely why I refuse to buy any more Toyota 4x4's past 2023. How do we NOT get the 70 series here in the States??? Bare bones, super capable, retro looks, solid axles, and built like tanks! I'll just stick to building the old 90's Toyota's and reminiscing of the good ole' days.