Looking awesome as always! Thanks for linking your IG, definitely gonna follow along on there as well.
3rd gen 4Runner, Racing Build (1 Viewer)
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Update! Mount and cell are in! So is the drybreak!
Have you had the chance to test fit the spare tire again with the dry break installed?
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Not yet. It definitely clears in the outboard/race position, but it'll probably interfere with the hatch closed. If I tilt the spare tire to the right, it'll clear fine--I made about 20 degrees of adjustment side to side---on accident
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Ever want to see the inside of a fuel cell? Here you go!
^Fill plate with a one-way rubber seal.
^foam shrouding the fuel pump and surge collector. You can hear the balls rattle back and forth.
^Rollover valve for the vent line. Even though a discriminator valve does a similar function, the rollover valve itself is integral to the tank's flange.
^return fitting. The gas sprays back into the fuel cell here.
^fuel cell is full of foam. Cheers! Fuelsafe did one heck of a job!
^Fill plate with a one-way rubber seal.
^foam shrouding the fuel pump and surge collector. You can hear the balls rattle back and forth.
^Rollover valve for the vent line. Even though a discriminator valve does a similar function, the rollover valve itself is integral to the tank's flange.
^return fitting. The gas sprays back into the fuel cell here.
^fuel cell is full of foam. Cheers! Fuelsafe did one heck of a job!
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Vent line is routed! Here's a photo dump of how I attempted a FATS routing of the vent line. It's about 20 ft long. The new filler tube also came in, and I swapped out the regular, ratcheting hose clamps for tight seal bolt clamps.
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Update!
Here are some things that I have to do to finish the fuel cell install:
1. Run -6AN fuel lines. Pressure test for those lines is coming up in the next couple weeks.
2. Run 100 PSI WP hose between the 6AN AN hose and return hard line--an adapter if you will.
3. Replace OEM fuel filter with a new one. Alot of fuel cell installs use aftermarket fuel filters, but I'd rather use the OEM one with an adapter to -6AN fittings.
4. Make a dash board panel for the fuel gauge. This panel will probably have USB and 12V outputs too.
5. Wire the sending unit and fuel gauge.
6. Wait for parts! -6AN to 1/4" barbed tubing adapters are one of the most uncommon fittings out there. I probably won't be able to start engine of the 4runner again until late June if the parts delay keep going. This relates to #2 above.
7. Work on charcoal canister plumbing.
8. Go camping! Since parts aren't done arriving, might as well enjoy the mountains.
Anything else I should do while working on this part of the race truck? What do you think?
Cheers!
Here are some things that I have to do to finish the fuel cell install:
1. Run -6AN fuel lines. Pressure test for those lines is coming up in the next couple weeks.
2. Run 100 PSI WP hose between the 6AN AN hose and return hard line--an adapter if you will.
3. Replace OEM fuel filter with a new one. Alot of fuel cell installs use aftermarket fuel filters, but I'd rather use the OEM one with an adapter to -6AN fittings.
4. Make a dash board panel for the fuel gauge. This panel will probably have USB and 12V outputs too.
5. Wire the sending unit and fuel gauge.
6. Wait for parts! -6AN to 1/4" barbed tubing adapters are one of the most uncommon fittings out there. I probably won't be able to start engine of the 4runner again until late June if the parts delay keep going. This relates to #2 above.
7. Work on charcoal canister plumbing.
8. Go camping! Since parts aren't done arriving, might as well enjoy the mountains.
Anything else I should do while working on this part of the race truck? What do you think?
Cheers!
Awesome video! I must admit, I'm very jealous of that garage. I haven't seen one set up that nicely and clean in quite some time, not to mention with such a massive and longwinded project in place. Keep it up, we'll be watching!
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Thank you! If you'd like, I can give a run down on our renovation of the garage when we got the house--totally worth it, and we're probably not done yet.
THE 4RUNNER IS ALIVE! No engine codes! No leaks! Pump runs great! Time to make a firewall!
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Update!
Time for some TLC. With the 4runner out of the garage, I could mop the floor, and that allowed for some video time. Would y'all like a youtube video on the garage detailing what I did for it's renovation, including cost?
Time for some TLC. With the 4runner out of the garage, I could mop the floor, and that allowed for some video time. Would y'all like a youtube video on the garage detailing what I did for it's renovation, including cost?
Yep. We'd like that.
Looking forward to seeing the racing!
Looking forward to seeing the racing!
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Fun-update!
I drove the 4runner 250 miles so far, and everything is ship shape. Had several fun moments while out and around the town. Still no leaks, no codes, no issues.
I shared a wave with a Corvette guy while driving. He ended up parking next to the 4runner, which made for a killer photo at a grocery run. The entire car fits underneath the front fender--those things are low!
Speaking of photos, the 4runner really gets some stares around town--50 smiles per gallon. A complete stranger recognized the 4runner from social media and shared this picture in traffic. She was very kind, and loves 4runners!
good shot from home.
It's pretty non-descript in the front for an offroad rig, but the party's in the back.
I drove the 4runner 250 miles so far, and everything is ship shape. Had several fun moments while out and around the town. Still no leaks, no codes, no issues.
I shared a wave with a Corvette guy while driving. He ended up parking next to the 4runner, which made for a killer photo at a grocery run. The entire car fits underneath the front fender--those things are low!
Speaking of photos, the 4runner really gets some stares around town--50 smiles per gallon. A complete stranger recognized the 4runner from social media and shared this picture in traffic. She was very kind, and loves 4runners!
good shot from home.
It's pretty non-descript in the front for an offroad rig, but the party's in the back.
I like your front fender cut, it looks really good.
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Update! A little kid said the rear tire looked like an Oreo, so I was happy to oblige. Hearing little people yell, "monster truck with monster oreo!" is too much fun. Needless to say, it stays! Apparently the license plate GOTM1LK is available in TX. That's comedically tempting now.
400 miles driven since the fuel cell install. No codes, no problems.
I spilt fuel on the fuel lines during the install, and that one "stain" is the only spot where I can smell gas. I used a gas checker too. Not leaking, just stained. I'll try the bakingsoda/vinegar/water paste at some point, but has anyone cleaned that smell off rubber? Thanks ahead for the advice.
I saw a 2022 TRD Pro and got a solid nod while passing. The crack in the windshield photobombed the moment though.
Concerning the garage, it's now insulated and AC'd! Painting and patching the insulation holes in the walls took a long time, but the results were well worth it for a 3 day weekend project.
400 miles driven since the fuel cell install. No codes, no problems.
I spilt fuel on the fuel lines during the install, and that one "stain" is the only spot where I can smell gas. I used a gas checker too. Not leaking, just stained. I'll try the bakingsoda/vinegar/water paste at some point, but has anyone cleaned that smell off rubber? Thanks ahead for the advice.
I saw a 2022 TRD Pro and got a solid nod while passing. The crack in the windshield photobombed the moment though.
Concerning the garage, it's now insulated and AC'd! Painting and patching the insulation holes in the walls took a long time, but the results were well worth it for a 3 day weekend project.
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Update!
No windshield = race truck, right?
I am waist deep into making the dashboard, rebuilding the tachometer, and a windshield insert.
Dashboard:
- I am making the top of it first, I think it's the hardest part to figure out, and using cardboard and acrylic only goes so far in conceptualizing the top part of it.
Windshield insert:
- To keep the truck road legal, I need a good, robust way to safely remove the windshield for offroad racing and be able to put it back on again. I'm making a sun visor to fill the space for racing, and I'll use another one as a mount for the windshield. That way, the windshield is glued to that steel, and that steel can be bolted onto the truck. This one is going to be complex with the multiple joint interfaces. Any ideas?
Tachometer rebuild:
- I broke my tachometer's mounts way back when I did the roll cage originally. It's been solidly held in place with velcro for two years, but bolts are better. I bought one off of ebay, swapped the two circuit boards to keep the ODO correct, and everything electrically worked A-ok. Now it's just a task of fabricating mounts, and that's proving to be tedious.
No windshield = race truck, right?
I am waist deep into making the dashboard, rebuilding the tachometer, and a windshield insert.
Dashboard:
- I am making the top of it first, I think it's the hardest part to figure out, and using cardboard and acrylic only goes so far in conceptualizing the top part of it.
Windshield insert:
- To keep the truck road legal, I need a good, robust way to safely remove the windshield for offroad racing and be able to put it back on again. I'm making a sun visor to fill the space for racing, and I'll use another one as a mount for the windshield. That way, the windshield is glued to that steel, and that steel can be bolted onto the truck. This one is going to be complex with the multiple joint interfaces. Any ideas?
Tachometer rebuild:
- I broke my tachometer's mounts way back when I did the roll cage originally. It's been solidly held in place with velcro for two years, but bolts are better. I bought one off of ebay, swapped the two circuit boards to keep the ODO correct, and everything electrically worked A-ok. Now it's just a task of fabricating mounts, and that's proving to be tedious.
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Update!
1. Here's a cool graphic!
Alright! Now onto the real stuff:
2. Gage cluster mount is welded in.
3. New fuel lines are in! This one was a big deal. The rubber/stainless braided lines outgassed just too much, so I replaced them with PTFE stainless hoses from hotrodfuelhose.com. The new lines are better in every way, and they don't outgas! I used bulkhead fittings to get the fuel lines under the truck behind the upcoming firewall. I also used a 1/4" to 6an barbed fitting adapter for the return line. That was totally worth it too. I should have gone the PTFE stainless route upfront, but I skimped out and tried to do the slightly-cheaper stuff. Lesson learned....again.
^4runner was pissed off for a bit there.
5. And here is a cool photo of a decal catching the light.
6. The 4runner's been driven about 500 miles since the fuel cell install. Needless to say, with no windshield, these drive times are getting really short. I'm looking forward to figuring out the visor/windshield kit.
1. Here's a cool graphic!
Alright! Now onto the real stuff:
2. Gage cluster mount is welded in.
3. New fuel lines are in! This one was a big deal. The rubber/stainless braided lines outgassed just too much, so I replaced them with PTFE stainless hoses from hotrodfuelhose.com. The new lines are better in every way, and they don't outgas! I used bulkhead fittings to get the fuel lines under the truck behind the upcoming firewall. I also used a 1/4" to 6an barbed fitting adapter for the return line. That was totally worth it too. I should have gone the PTFE stainless route upfront, but I skimped out and tried to do the slightly-cheaper stuff. Lesson learned....again.
^4runner was pissed off for a bit there.
5. And here is a cool photo of a decal catching the light.
6. The 4runner's been driven about 500 miles since the fuel cell install. Needless to say, with no windshield, these drive times are getting really short. I'm looking forward to figuring out the visor/windshield kit.
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Update! Here's a driving video!
I've added a vent tube to the garage for the vent line of the fuel cell.
And the dash is slowly taking shape. I mounted the stock 12v outlets, and UV stable HDPE plastic board (seaboard) is ready for pickup in Dallas. I'll use it to build the dash.
I've added a vent tube to the garage for the vent line of the fuel cell.
And the dash is slowly taking shape. I mounted the stock 12v outlets, and UV stable HDPE plastic board (seaboard) is ready for pickup in Dallas. I'll use it to build the dash.
this video might help with windshield ideas, hes got a couple other videos on how he makes removable windshields for prerunners too.
also when will this thing get the total chaos front hoops and bypass shocks?
also when will this thing get the total chaos front hoops and bypass shocks?
