Builds 1995 80 series build- a rolling black hole where money disappears

[reklund5]

a new radiator won't do much in the turbo territory, so don't hold your breath. NOTHING, I mean NOTHING gave me a piece of mind until the RD came into my life. After my bunghole healed itself from that purchase, I now drive her like I stole her. Coolant temps does nothing for my blood pressure any more. Even if it spiked after a hard pull, it comes right back down.

Try this the next time you go on a road trip. Remove the hood and see what happens to the temps on the same route and climb. I bet you'll see an improvement.

I'll have to check it out.... I'll flog it up to Reno and back in the next day or two and see...

I also added the factory foam back to the radiator support and AC condenser so ensure airflow "through" and not "around the heat exchangers, and installed new inner fender rubber splash shields to further force airflow through the engine compartment as intended.

I have a big custom aluminum radiator in my old Diesel truck and in my Supra, so I'm abundantly familiar to the peace of mind those bring. If push comes to shove, we can go that route on the 80. In my talks with most folks, a good factory setup was adequate- even turbocharged- but not everyone uses their truck i the same manner or has the same expectations...

 

[alia176]

you're doing all the things that are done typically. I did remove the inner splash shields on mine and feel an inordinate amount of heat coming out of that area after a hard pull then coming to a stop. Our elevations really task these engines and the heat soak from that turbo is plain redonk. Even now, I can't touch my fenders after I park on the driveway, and I have louvers on the hood. I can't recall exactly but I might be running 10k CST, need to look at the log book.

 

[reklund5]

you're doing all the things that are done typically. I did remove the inner splash shields on mine and feel an inordinate amount of heat coming out of that area after a hard pull then coming to a stop. Our elevations really task these engines and the heat soak from that turbo is plain redonk. Even now, I can't touch my fenders after I park on the driveway, and I have louvers on the hood. I can't recall exactly but I might be running 10k CST, need to look at the log book.

I also intend to add an intercooler, which will further tax the heat exchanger stack.....

What do guys who aren't into cars and guns do with all their money? I really want to know. ha ha ha!

 

[alia176]

I also intend to add an intercooler, which will further tax the heat exchanger stack.....

What do guys who aren't into cars and guns do with all their money? I really want to know. ha ha ha!

An intercooler is a nice option, and with the York in there already, I might have to go the Meth option. I'm making space on the driver side of the engine bay. The ABS module is gone, and the charcoal canister will be re-located. So, a large custom tank will work for windshield washer fluid doing washing and mething duties.

 

[reklund5]

Took a little drive over the Rubicon trail last week. One little ding to the RR 1/4 panel and the RF flare and tire occupied the same space at the same time for a moment...and the tire won. Turns out the previous owners hack work held the flare on with formed gutter flashing, roofing caulk, and hope.

Made some new mounts this evening and the epoxy is setting up overnight. The flare will be back on in no time! Got some new front bump stops coming to prevent a reoccurrence. Definitely want those lower transfer case gears now too...but the truck did the trail without too much fuss as it sits. Sorta kind almost justifies the time, money, and work put in over the last couple of years

 

[reklund5]

Fancy pants front bumpstops installed. That should keep the tire and the flare from arguing in the future.