99 turbo runner

[littlechip]

so i started this project in the summer of 2012 but i have been cut short on my project ever time i start in on it again, i owned this 4runner and a 97 5vz tacoma 5 speed and i ended up selling my tacoma when i joined the military, i kept my 4runner since it was more practical and when i got out of the military i asked my self "am i ever going to sell this thing?" after i got that out of the way i decided that i wanted to upgrade but buying the supercharger wasn't an option for me, i wanted to do something different,i did a lot of looking around and found the cat back STS system for the tacoma but i didn't want a cat back, so i decided that i wanted to go full custom, i talked to a few tuner shops, got a built list and went from there, what i ended up with a year lated was a fully built cryogenically frozen 5vz-fe ported and polished, 8.5:1 compression bored motor with forged pistons, i had the trans built at a tranny shop (i don't mess with trannys), intercooled, turbo 4runner. there is a lot to list but all i have is the pics i took while i was building and tabbing, i have a detailed list of every part and price i paid for the entire thing but it will take a long time because i am in the middle of a move…(just moved to scottsdale AZ if anyone live in the area. i still have my 4runner to bring down in the next few months but i can answer any questions you have about the build

just before breakdown
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5vz/trans out

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motor back from cryo, bored,pistons in,
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building motor

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raw stainless polished for exhaust manifold
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this is the crossover tube stainless, this is what it all looks like before its polished,it took days and days
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turbo mock up
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manifold build
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i will post more later….last one

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[montana_jeepn]

That is beautiful…..can we ask what it cost? How long did it take? Any dyno info?

 

[littlechip]

more to come

that was at 12 psi now I'm at 18, 465 TQ at 12psi, haven't dynoed at 18 yet



i would have to do the math, around 20k

 

[Canuckrz]

Beautiful craftsmanship. I hope you have a blanket on that and have the pipes wrapped with it being so close to the intake piping.

 

[KSWAY]

My eyes want to see and my ears want to hear. Must post a video. ..

 

[TOY2G]

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building motor

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:jaw drop: :jaw drop: :jaw drop: :jaw drop: :jaw drop:

 

[99 sr5 highlander]

that was at 12 psi now I'm at 18, 465 TQ at 12psi, haven't dynoed at 18 yet



i would have to do the math, around 20k

Holy crap! :jaw drop: :jaw drop: :jaw drop: :jaw drop:

 

[nbmorton]

Amazing!!!

 

[White 4x4runner]

Ladies and gentlemen... Do you all see what he did here? This is how you add a turbo to a vehicle. You put it with the engine via manifold. Not at the opposite end where the muffler goes.


Looks good man but I'm wanting to see more pictures of this along with some info on what parts you used.

 

[Dee3]

Very nice, very clean build. Power bumped a bit for sure, at 18psi I'd like to see a video and hear it roar too. Haha.

 

[Robb235]

Ladies and gentlemen... Do you all see what he did here? This is how you add a turbo to a vehicle. You put it with the engine via manifold. Not at the opposite end where the muffler goes.

Umm, he also paid substantially more to put it under the hood. It's all about trade offs....


Impressive build.

 

[VA4Runner98]

My eyes want to see and my ears want to hear. Must post a video. ..

x2

Awesome build, I miss my little turbo...

 

[littlechip]

video

i only have a dyne video that doesn't do the turbo justice, i will have to get the one my friend took, my girlfriend calls it the "spaceship" because of how loud the turbo is, the guys around town have dubbed it "whistling dixie" because it whistles so loud, it almost sounds like a turbo diesel. i will post one as soon as i can get my hands on one, like i said it is in WA still or i would just take one, i did a go pro too but all you can hear is the wind overpowering the sound. what kind of pics would you like to see more of, i have quite a bit.

 

[CShaver1025]

I envy your craftsmanship. Awesome build.

 

[helix73]

So jelly this is such a beautiful process! Thumps up all around man.

 

[cdrewferd]

Wow, very well done. Those power numbers are awesome. How much did you bore it?

 

[littlechip]

thanks

 

[Clownmeat]

I really like what you did, I was contemplating doing the same thing a couple years ago. I also turbocharched my 4Runner, but just did a homemade rear mount. It's cool to see a built 5vz that can handle real boost instead of the everyday ~7-10 psi like mine. I see you moved to Arizona also, if you ever come up further north near Sedona or Cottonwood let me know, I would like to see it. Great work man.

Cheers.

Ladies and gentlemen... Do you all see what he did here? This is how you add a turbo to a vehicle. You put it with the engine via manifold. Not at the opposite end where the muffler goes.

Why? I've done both many times. Rear mounts work just fine, no underhood heat soak with rear mount and a bit quicker spool with manifold mount.

Umm, he also paid substantially more to put it under the hood. It's all about trade offs....

i would have to do the math, around 20k

I'm turbocharged at $800, OP has the awesome.

 

[littlechip]

gauges
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putting them in, i purchased generic pods and dremeled them down then used ABS cement and dev-con to attaché them and then used layers and sanded them down then did a layer of bondo to get the trim lines to follow to the back of the pods, sanded and sent them to line-ex.
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sprayed the passenger side too so it would match the drivers side pods and the causes i installed above the rear view mirror
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BTW i don't go to wall mart to get my oil changed, i was gone for 3 months for work and my mom went and had it done, they stripped my oil plug too!

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finished product

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[littlechip]

thank you clown meat, i have read your entire build thread before i built mine, you inspired me to build mine, i almost went and bought a new car ( and i could have bought brand new!) until i saw your build. i even messaged you and asked questions on youtube, that is some crazy stuff you did with the paddle shifters! many props to you!