Custom BJ71 3 inch exhaust for 13bt (pics included!)

[jzilla]

So I did a 3inch exhaust from the turbo housing for my friends BJ71. It required making a custom flange as the stock dump off the exhaust housing is way too small. The toyota supra dump bolts on, but it does not dump in the right direction, so I just made everything new. Also made a brace from the bellhousing support (brace that bolts to the bellhousing and block) to the exhaust, it is bolted in between to make for easy removal of downpipe (will try to take some pics of that later).
When I see the truck again I will take some pics of the exhaust hanger by the frame. The exhaust has all been painted black since taking these pics with high temp plastikote paint.
If anyone is interested in having this done, I might be interested in doing it again.
I will let the pics do the rest of the talking.

 

[jzilla]

Short radius elbow and flex pipe.

 

[jzilla]

Comparing old to new.

 

[jzilla]

Test fit, lots of clearance.

 

[jzilla]

I welded in the inside seam as well, my friend polished it up. He was a great help, he made some great measurements and cuts

 

[jzilla]

It was a good challenge getting things to line up smoothly in the wheelwell.
A resonator from a 2007 Tundra was also added after a few days to quiet things down a bit (perfect fit, 3 inch inside diameter).

 

[Cynthia321]

It was a good challenge getting things to line up smoothly in the wheelwell.

 

[Cynthia321]

It was a good challenge getting things to line up smoothly in the wheelwell.

 

[Tonito]

Nice work man!!!
Do you have a sound file or video for us with the truck running???

 

[jzilla]

Thanks, I will see if I can take a little video next time I see the truck.

 

[torqueluvr]

This looks fantastic; exactly what I'm looking for. If the price is right, I would be severely interested in getting one made for my BJ74. Althought I am in edmonton, we make frequent visits out to Vancouver. Next visit is in June.

How much bling do you want Jzilla? PM me or email if you'd like tprince@ualberta.ca

 

[Camperboy Belgium]

No muffler?? How does it sounds?

 

[jzilla]

It sounds fine with the resonator, with nothing it was a bit noisy!
I will figure out cost, it was a lot of work, as simple as it looks...what do people think it is worth? Crushers you do a lot of custom work, thoughts?

 

[cicak]

nice work my only issue is it appers to come out the wrong place and should be behind the rear wheel. THe exhaust gases may come back in the window when stationary and the noise may drive you crazy with the window down. I hope you keep it "quiet" with the muffler.

 

[jzilla]

Thanks! Actually the noise is fine with the resonator (which acts like a muffler). No exhaust gases come in the window. On my 60 I have the same set-up and there are zero exhaust gases coming in the vehicle.

 

[crushers]

looks fine, nice and clean. 3" is a bit overkill but if it works then excellent.

cheers.
Wayne

 

[jzilla]

Thanks, went with 3 inch more for the look and because we could I guess
What do you think a job like that is worth?
I will try and post up some more pics later, it is all black now, it looks good!

 

[jzilla]

Here are a few more pics my friend snapped and sent to me...
He painted it with Valspar (they make plastikote paint) BBQ paint it turns out, been holding up great so far.

 

[crushers]

yep, looks good black.

how much is it worth?
take the hours invested X a fair hourly rate + materials + shop expenses (hydro, consumables etc)
and that is the value.

 

[jzilla]

Thanks! Will try and sort it all out. It is just a bit hard after doing it once, because there is the trial and error part of it that would not happen the second time.