Builds Engr 88 Pickup - 22RE Megasquirt turbo build

[EngEngr]

After a week vacation to Florida, the transmission is back in. Added in a new fuel filter too.

No leaks and it sounds smooth. Some of my rattles were from the completely shot clutch release bearing and input shaft bearing.

1st gear is very slow. Itching for the next off road event to test out the tires, locker and crawler gear combo

 

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Wanting a parking brake turned into new wheel bearings, seals, brake cable, crank arms, wheel cylinder, shoes, drums, and hardware for both sides and a fabrication project

 

[old87yota]

Wanting a parking brake turned into new wheel bearings, seals, brake cable, crank arms, wheel cylinder, shoes, drums, and hardware for both sides and a fabrication project

It is funny how small projects almost always go like this.

At least your brakes should be good to go for a long while!

 

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Tall corn cruiser classic 2019

 

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I've been reading about 3 link geometry and 3RZ swaps. Dreaming about the day...

Looking for <22" frame height at the transfer case cross member on 35s.

Studying Kajo's build on Pirate

Kajo's Runner Ver. 3.0

After finally getting things in order after retirement from the Army,I think I am ready to finally work on one of my own projects, I decided the only vehicle platform that would keep me motivated is a 1st gen 4Runner as that is what I have owned for the majority of my wheelin' days. In...

www.pirate4x4.com

 

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Re did my on board air to ditch the tank and regulator. Fewer leaks and fewer connections. Never really needed the tank anyways.

Picked up a halogen conversion headlight

Test fit my land cruiser 33s. 285/75 16x8 ET0 wasn't rubbing as far as I could tell.

Picked up an entire front steering and ball joint kit that's next. Putting it to work

 

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Figured it was time to address every ball joint and tie rod. Resealed the steering box and added a dobinson damper.

Steering feels more responsive and less shakey over bumps. Would recommend

Gx timing belt, pickup steering, next is land cruiser front axle rebuild and brakes. Never ends

 

[EngEngr]

Driving the pickup to work every day has sent me down a path to rebuild and turbo the 22RE..

First step was megasquirt PNP installed and running on the stock map. My day job is calibrating diesels so spark ignition will be a new skill. When I was in high school I spent all of my money turbocharging a Honda Civic...

 

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I don't have my wideband hooked up but have the fueling maps pretty decent. Butt dyno is a massive increase, actually accelerates and pulls on 33s with 4.10. Land cruiser transfer case is next though. Then megasquirt wideband and MAF delete

 

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I've had high blowby and high oil consumption for a very long time now. Compression test finally told the story

145
155
150
80

Looks like I will be rebuilding after the land cruiser is out.

 

[EngEngr]

Well that didn't take long. Rod knock started on the highway and is accelerating the rebuild plan

 

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Land cruiser transfer case is done. On to pulling the engine for project rebuild turbo

End of night 1

 

[EngEngr]

Side tracked by other to do lists. Engine is out. No 3 rod bearing is gone. Lots of metal in the pan.

Now to tear it down and build it up

 

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Cyl 3 rod journal damage but came across a really bad cyl 2 melted pin bore. Torn down bagged and tagged. Need to talk to the machine shop if it's salvageable.

Interesting findings from previous owners
Previous water pump impellers in oil pan
Previous plastic chain guides in oil pan
Non OEM headgasket
Non OEM front cover
Non OEM head?
Cyl 3 and 4 had non OEM pistons

 

[jynx]

That is interesting. Looks like the PO did an amazon/ebay rebuild on it. Non-OE head is very interesting.

Definitely a good looking truck.

 

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Eagle rods, ARP head studs, water pump ordered. Machine shop prep

 

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Engine is off the to the machine shop for getting sleeved, decked, bored and crank ground - 8 week lead time.

Parts list for rebuild and turbo setup

Engine
Bearings - King 0.030 under. CR4129AM0.75, 506AM0.25, TW 234AM
Rods - Eagle forged H beam CRS5819T3D
Pistons - 22RE Performance 4032 forged - 0.020 over
Rings - Hastings - gapped to 0.027/0.028
Head Gasket - Cometic MLS C14086-040
Head - 22RE Performance Stage 4 CNC port machined
Cam - 22RE Performance Turbo cam
Oil pump - Aisin OPT054
Water pump - NPW PT T-67
Timing Chain - OSK 22RE Perf
Timing Cover - 22RE Perf
Head bolts - ARP 203-4201
Freeze plugs - 22RE Perf
Dipstick - OEM 1530135020, tube 1145235010
Plug gallery kit - 22RE Perf
IAC hoses - 2223-35010, 2223-435010
Throttle body hoses - 16264-35012, 16267-35010, 16281-35010
Oil pressure sending unit - 83520-55011
Coolant temp gauge - 83420-20020
Coolant temp ECU - 89422-12010
Rocker arms - 13801-35010
Rocker nut and screw - 90179-08049, 90913-05019
Packing, Dust proof - 1912715021
Distributor Rotor - 1910273021
Distributor Cap -
Ignition Coil - 9091902113
Spark Plug Wire Set - 9091929055
Brackets - powder coated
Alternator - Jaguar XJ6 Denso 2100406


Cooling
Hoses - Dayco 71262 upper. Gates 21033 lower
Radiator - CSF 2306
Thermostat - 90916-03078
Fan - Spal 30100400 16" Straight Blade Low Profile Fan

Turbo
ECU - Megasquirt PNP Gen 2
Turbo - Garrett GBC22-350 44mm
BOV - Tial Q 50mm 11psi spring
Injectors - RC Engineering 750cc low impedence Five-0 550cc black-ops high impedence
Fuel Pump - Walbro F90000274
Fuel pressure regulator - Aeromotive 13129
Exh manifold - Home made 304 log
Intercooler - 96-01 Volkswagen Passat B3 by Majesty - 25x9.5x2
Couplers and clamps - Squirrelly 2" for piping. 2.75 to 2.5 for throttle body. 2.5" for intake
Wideband - 14p7 Spartan with bosch 4.9
MAP sensor - Bosch 0281006076 3 Bar Map/MAT combo

Should be somewhere around 25 lbs/min airflow and 2-2.5PR

 

[EngEngr]

Finally back from the machine shop. Sleeve pressed in and bored 0.020 over. Crank ground 0.030 under. Starting to assemble. Purchased new OEM rocker arms, nuts, lash screws too

 

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Piston and rods assembled.
Rings gapped to 0.027/0.028
Pistons installed and ARP rod bolts torqued

 

[Kris]

It's nice to see others still messing around with turbo 22re's. I haven't done anything substantial to my rte in years, but it always fires up in the spring and runs well. That an I have too many other broken things and projects.

What part of IA are you in? I'm way up river near PDC, WI.