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Actually no, but i also had to source and replace the engine in this prado when i got it a few months back. Also had to source a new head. Just did some modest suspension stuff/new wheels and cleaned it up a bit! Nothing crazy.. been using it for camping this summer, might be letting it go...

Cool project dude! Cool to see your in Bozeman. I have the little brother of your prado down here in Billings. Same colors in a 2 door

Wish I could make it! my engines being held hostage at the machine shop for 4 months now.

Did you end up getting valve guides from engines Australia as well?

Thank you for the info! I am in contact with them right now. Just waiting on the shipping quote. I had originally used a gasket kit from cruiser parts that held up really well. Maybe I’ll just order that as well.

Thanks! It’s kinda sounding like that’s the route to take. Not having much luck in the states on my search.

Hey all, I believe my 13bt is in need of sleeves. Does anybody have any experience with the full mag engines kit? Or a source for something trustworthy? https://magengines.com/product/engine-rebuild-kit-toyota-13b-t-8v-3-4-ltr/

Do you still have the injectors for Sale?

Thanks for the insight! That’s the direction I was thinking as well. Any idea how much of a task it is to fit 3:1 gears? Can it be done at home typically? I do have a mill and a mostly functioning brain lol.

Ohh my bad. It actually is a Toyota 13bt with an a440f and vac operated T case.. all yanked from a scrap bj74 (1986) And yeah 37s would be ideal. We tend to get a lot of snow in the winter here (Montana) and the 35s don’t get me far.

Mostly is just a trail rig honestly. Little snow every so often. No hardcore wheeling. Would be nice to still drive to the trailheads like i currently do. Would a guy see more benefit from an axle regear or t case gears?

Hey guys, what would be considered required upgrades for some 9.5” bj74 axles if a guy was to switch from 35s to 37s? Currently they are rebuilt to stock with 4.11s and lockers front and rear on 35x12.5s

Unfortunately I do not have one. Mine just all came back with a clean bill of health. Worst case I will whip something up off the lathe and sandwich it down. Just trying to avoid that if I can!

Does anybody by chance have a Toyota or aftermarket SST they would rent or sell for doing a compression test on a 13bt? (Injector hole test). I have tried some non conventional methods with rubber gaskets and a block off plate but I’m not certain I’m getting an accurate test completed. Showing...

Gotcha, if there was room in that engine bay I would be looking elsewhere. I saw a couple guys shoehorn 1hz’s in them but I want to retain air conditioning and an auto trans if I can.