Recent content by Frankenstein45

Simex jungle trecker's

I walked into my shed , stared at my truck for a few minutes, went back inside my house and begged my wife for more money!

Listen to people's advice, but don't be afraid to try something different.

Have some old pannels on hand. They come in handy for test fitting . They also come in handy when setting up suspension clearances. Also test fit your pannels BEFORE you paint them.

Somethings that I recommend to anyone attempting a build.... Take plenty of photos . and not just on the build, but also when you dismantle ( so you remember ) Be organized. mark on containers what's in them. Have separate containers for different components ect...

Probably my next step would be trans cooler, battery box, then interior and pedal assembly. Some of you may have noticed that the original rear diff is still present. Obviously this needs to be changed to a centered diff to matchup with the auto. It needs to match the 4:11 ratio of the...

So this is where I'm up to ! There will be no more progress until I get more time. ( which could be a long time, Rome wasn't built in a day , nor will this truck). All my pannels are painted and wrapped up in storage awaiting assembly. All my pannels are steel except my roof which is also...

I mounted the intercooler on a cross member between the two radiator supports. The hot side is welded alloy 2 and 3/4 inch which is the same as the turbo output. Cold side is also 2 and 3/4 inch ally . I use the standard throttle body intake flange and fabricated my plumbing to it. Then more...

Thanks Pura , looks great, However I think the 1kz will appreciate the extra air flow.

Well ,without going into a big debate about front mounts being better than top mounts , I'm glad that I eventually went with a front mount. 1KZ-TE 'S have a bit of a reputation of head issues due to heat . (But that's just what I've been told) So there's no denying that my intake...

so I moved everything ! Removing the aircon compressor gave me about 40mm more room ( didn't need that anyway) Change my radiator mounting set up to be more streamlined. And there we are......after hours of re-work I managed to gain approximately 65mm more room....

So what to do ? I toyed around with an idea of a duct system that the air could travel through the gap between bonnet and the front panel. But I was told by a few people ( with a vast knowledge of such things) that my duction idea is crap! And that I should rethink my life and move my radiator...

I had my mind set on a top mount intercooler, for a few reasons.... I don't like the idea of a front mount on a 4x4 , getting filled up with mud , damaged by sticks ect... But the main reason for wanting a top mount is the lack of room ! I could only just fit my radiator. So a top mount needs...

However the driver's side had to be modified further to fit to allow for clearance from steering box. Next step...... turbo plumming and intercooler.....