spoonsports86
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hows the fitment on the radiator i been thinking of getting a aluminum one instead of stock
Formidable 2002 Sport Edition Thundercloud Metallic Build Thread
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hows the fitment on the radiator i been thinking of getting a aluminum one instead of stock
Formidable
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Last week I sent off an OEM head to exhaust manifold stud and a genuine TRD header stud. ARP responded with part numbers. These were purchased from summit racing.
The ARP stainless TRD header stud replacements and 12 point fasteners arrived today. Replaces the two studs for the sensor and the two studs that hold the runner. The head to exhaust manifold studs arrived as well but the broaches are a few mm longer than the OEM ones. Won't know fitment on those until I attempt installation.
These TRD stud replacements fit perfectly. Much stronger and nicer than the zinc coated mild steel ones that come with the headers. The zinc plated TRD studs were probably never meant for headers given how they corrode in no time.
The ARP stainless studs are expensive but they were designed to hold the head to the exhaust manifold. They are meant to withstand the heat as well as 18000 psi tensile strength - stronger than grade 8 steel. As an added bonus... they are gorgeous.
Part number in the pic below. The 304 stainless ceramic coated TRD headers along with the ARP studs will outlast the life of the vehicle.
The ARP stainless TRD header stud replacements and 12 point fasteners arrived today. Replaces the two studs for the sensor and the two studs that hold the runner. The head to exhaust manifold studs arrived as well but the broaches are a few mm longer than the OEM ones. Won't know fitment on those until I attempt installation.
These TRD stud replacements fit perfectly. Much stronger and nicer than the zinc coated mild steel ones that come with the headers. The zinc plated TRD studs were probably never meant for headers given how they corrode in no time.
The ARP stainless studs are expensive but they were designed to hold the head to the exhaust manifold. They are meant to withstand the heat as well as 18000 psi tensile strength - stronger than grade 8 steel. As an added bonus... they are gorgeous.
Part number in the pic below. The 304 stainless ceramic coated TRD headers along with the ARP studs will outlast the life of the vehicle.
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Thx! Satisfies the want to supercharge this 4Runner... but at the same time makes me want to pull the trigger and get one whenever I go WOT.
That's a nice side project
Formidable
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Nice! Love the R32 but crazy about the R34! Too bad it will be a long time before they are legal here in the states.
Oh how I would love an R34. But yeah, still a few years and way out of my price range!
fightman80
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I'm not sure if you are aware.... but you can get some polish for the Sport Edition Skid... and clean it up to match your new one!
I use "Autosol"... it looks like a black / gold colored toothpaste tube. I zap my stuff with it and a Mother's Powerball every so often... works great!
BTW.... your truck looks great man!
Formidable
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Thx for the kind words and the tip! I appreciate it!
I'm not sure if you are aware.... but you can get some polish for the Sport Edition Skid... and clean it up to match your new one!
I use "Autosol"... it looks like a black / gold colored toothpaste tube. I zap my stuff with it and a Mother's Powerball every so often... works great!
BTW.... your truck looks great man!
Jason B
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How much brighter are the reverse bulbs than stock?
Also, what are you using for amber turn signals?
Formidable
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The Phillips 921 LED's are very bright. Work for reverse or front corners. Diffuse light output.
I haven't changed my stock turn signal bulbs in the front bumper or the tail lights. The HID retrofits I have from SRQ Fabrications have LED white/amber switchbacks that blink with the turn signal.
I haven't changed my stock turn signal bulbs in the front bumper or the tail lights. The HID retrofits I have from SRQ Fabrications have LED white/amber switchbacks that blink with the turn signal.
Ironman707
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Where did you get that exhaust
NWFL4Runner
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Did you end up using the ARP head to manifold studs to install? Did they work, and if so, what was that part #? Headers look awesome!
Smog-guy707
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Sweet build. Where do you get your trd headers and exhaust?
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