Proud new owner of an '87 4Runner turbo! PICS INSIDE

[SimpleMan]

87 4Runner Turbo 22RTE(2.4L I4) auto 4wd
235,000 miles, and runs perfect! Its in great shape for a '87 too. minor rust on the fenders that I will clean up in the next few weeks. I don't see any holes, but if so I will look into some aftermarket fenders. Truck already has K&N cone filter, boost gauge and mbc. I just drove it home 3 hrs in a blizzard and it preformed above my expectations. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

Planning to do a 3 inch turbo back custom exhaust with a high flow cat, rip out the a/c(doesn't work), fab up an intercooler setup - most likely use a stock mr2t core, and get a head unit in it. Then I'll throw it on the dyno to get some #'s and be sure its running good. Also would like to update the suspension, the rear has blocks because these are known for rear sag. After that who knows.

questions/comments/critisisms/suggestions welcome. What do you guys think about taking the stipes off? I can't decide. I'm also not feeling the aftermarket rear bumper.

 

[genlrony]

Nice Pics and welcome to T4R. Can you post under the hood pics some of us want to see the turbo:zoom:

 

[SimpleMan]

How can I restore the rear leaf springs? can you buy a stock replacement? Link? I don't plan on lifting it or anything, at least not anytime soon. I don't like the idea of blocks.

Here's an engine pic, I will most likely remove that intake pipe and have it polished.

Digital cluster - I found it funny he put in the 35psi gauge and not the 20, I'll swap that out soon too.

Interior shot, look how clean it is! The steering wheel rim has typical wear, but the carpets and seats are still mint somehow.

 

[Rock Slide]

I've always loved the 1st gen Turbo model. Truely one of a kind. The digital dash was always my favorite, and very ahead of its time. Good buy.

 

[genlrony]

Nice find got the altimeter and everything

 

[mtndew]

thats a nice rig, a lot better condition than mine! wanna trade? lol

 

[t4r4life]

Nice truck those 22re are cheap to rebuild and last a long time easy to work on too

 

[Tucson4runner]

great buy you can tell the original owner was a 4runner lover as well.

 

[t4r4life]

great buy you can tell the original owner was a 4runner lover as well.

lol i just posted on a 2006 thread

 

[Tucson4runner]

lol i just posted on a 2006 thread

thats just how we roll

 

[CraigRoberts]

How the heck is it in such nice condition. I though winters would have turned it way more rusty.

 

[T?@\7]

thats a nice rig

yeaaaa

 

[Hyde802]

Welcome! Nice lookin runner! I love the digital dash!!

 

[SUBTEGRAL]

I took the sticker off the glove box ..

Can you take a close-up picture of those glove box stickers for me?

I want to read them again.