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Good stuff man, 5VZE is going to make that truck better than most new ones. But one question, is that seriously how the stock exhaust is run on those motors? Wow... I think true duals strait to the back are in order because thats just silly!.
Good stuff man, 5VZE is going to make that truck better than most new ones. But one question, is that seriously how the stock exhaust is run on those motors? Wow... I think true duals strait to the back are in order because thats just silly!.
yep .. cross over pipe ..
not sure I actually could do duel exhaust .. the O2 sensors are after --> where both banks go 2-1 ..
I believe I would have to incorporate 2 more 02 sensors , and reprogram the computer ?? I would think .. but I dont know .
stuffed the rear springs and diff back on .. didnt get it por-15'd yet .. but that'll come later ... and yes , those are blocks .. for now .
I needed my jack stands , so I made some little wood blocks .. for everything to sit on .. I guess I did pretty good on them , kuz , it's perfectly level
moved the front diff over , and got it mounted as well ..
same thing .. I still need to "detail" but for now , I have other stuff to do .
grabbed my "cherry picker" .. and decided to see just how close the engine is to fitting on the stock mounts ...
it sorta fits , but new motor mountd are definatly called for .. the right side actually "sortta fit" ... I was able to get one bolt in , and over 1/2 the hole is showing on the second bolt ..
ok so a little bit more today .. thank hevens , a weekend is comming , but I really want to get the engine secured and up off of the floor though .
so .. I yanked it off again , and started to work on cutting the stock mounts off . got them cut off , and frame ready for the new mounts .
and finally (for today)
I decided to put on the front clip , and strip it , so I will be able to check for clearances ..
you can see more pics on the Trekker board if your interested .
ok .. so its not going to be as "easy" as I first thought > ..
original mounts wont work ...
got the front all degreased , and cleaned and stripped
got the engine in , and leveled .. and figured this is where I wanted it .
I left some room between the alt , and the frame .. and also I was hoping to use the original motor mounts .
got the front clip on ......
NO way .. I cant have it sitting this high .. it's about 1' above the original hood line ..
so , time to start stripping the motor a bit , so I can get it down a bit .. I also think it's inevetable , I am going to have to use a body lift ..
WHATEVER YOU DO, do not give this rare vehicle that will prob. be one of a kind when its done, to a 16 year old male. that is unless you want to hear him explain just exactly HOW he managed to rip the frame from the body when he wrecks it....
im trying to find a trekker or pre 86 4runner right now, cant find one in my price range though so its gonna be awhile i guess
ok .. so took a " step back" today , and had a look at "things"
remove a bunch of "extra accessories" I wont be using ..
I went over to a buddies place , and had a look at his /83 .. and did some measuring (I dont have a complete truck)
I found basically the engines are the same length , but the 3.4 is wider , and taller .
so I did some more "mocking up" and I think I have it now ..
so with the crossover on the passenger side .. it actually hits the frame .. it also would interfere with the slave cylinder , and clutch fork , so It MUST be modified .
using the crossover pipe means , I cant use a rad . ORS wants $370.00 + a core charge on the flanges for a crossover pipe .. Downey wants $395.00 for a set of chrome headers .
I have a feeling I'm going with the Downey headers . ??
ok ... so .. now with the crossover removed and the a/c compresser .. I can now get the engine where it should be , or where I want it . >>> the stick indicates the firewall <<<
>>> the stick indicates the hood line <<<
and finally .... fan and rad ..
I still have a bit of room at the back , so I will move it back a little further .. + I know a guy at a fiberglass shop ( ) that can build a custom hood .. and NO BODY LIFT REQUIRED .
I think I will be using the original upper mounts , and build some lowers .. not sure on the isolator yet ..
also at this height .. there seems to be lots of clearance on the oil pan .. I'm using the stock "push/pull steering" .. but if I were to go to crossover , I would need to change out the oil pan for sure ..
just personal preference but i'd try anything before a custom hood. I just would want to keep it stock looking. Maybe a custom intake like I.Y. suggested, plus a 1-2" BL
Nice work.
But one thing I don't get, why are you so afraid of a body lift, yet no prob with the push-pull steering? I'd rather be afraid of the steering mechanism rather than the body lift.
03-09-2008, 04:05 PM
but I really want to get the engine secured and up off of the floor though .
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) that can build a custom hood .. and NO BODY LIFT REQUIRED .
