Now that makes sense.
I am running OEM 80 Series 16x8 wheels with 4.5 backspace and Spidertrax 1.5 inch spacers. That sets up nicely.
Here it is with a 285/75/16 BFG KM2
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Now that makes sense.
I am running OEM 80 Series 16x8 wheels with 4.5 backspace and Spidertrax 1.5 inch spacers. That sets up nicely.
Here it is with a 285/75/16 BFG KM2
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Thanks for the confirm and the snapshot, Dan.
I am planning something similar but with a smaller diameter. KM2s or perhaps Toyos, plus OEM mudflaps front/rear.
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Well, vinyl fetish, actually.... Onur came through with some OEM mats for the front of the Burrito. Now searching for middle/rear mats.
Progress
Thank god for Onur and his rare cruiser part magic!
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Not enuff time
Found a few minutes to clean up batt boxes, misc related gear.
Finally have both trucks home - moving back and forth between a hard-used BJ73 from a farm in Spain and a creampuff JDM fire truck. What a trip.
Check out the difference - first the 73's inner fender under the battery tray, then an OEM dual battery tray.
Talk bout a clean motor / engine compartment.
Found a few minutes to clean up batt boxes, misc related gear.
Finally have both trucks home - moving back and forth between a hard-used BJ73 from a farm in Spain and a creampuff JDM fire truck. What a trip.
Check out the difference - first the 73's inner fender under the battery tray, then an OEM dual battery tray.
Talk bout a clean motor / engine compartment.
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On the subject of new wheels......
Saw "my" new wheels on a JDM HZJ74 that went to auction today. Haven't got mine mounted yet, but next week for sure!
Saw "my" new wheels on a JDM HZJ74 that went to auction today. Haven't got mine mounted yet, but next week for sure!
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Update:
Not much to report. Replacement wheels off to PCI in Mukilteo for blasting and powdercoating, along with the roll bar. Slowly cleaning interior and dash - removing 29 years of Spanish powder. In a few weeks, a trip to Torfab to check compression and mount the BMW seats on new tracks. Will probably pull the FRP top and wind screen for rehab next, along with tracking down wacky wiring "upgrades" added over the years, along with thorough review of safety and other service items. This is going to take a while.
One item requiring group input, please: The original motor is hammered (smoke, blowby, no power on any grade), so what do I replace it with? 13B-T? 1HZ? Vortec? The 1HD-FTE lurking in the back of the shop? Complicating factors: 24 volt system, preference for reman/rebuilt vs. used motors of uncertain parentage/provenance. Questions, comments and/or suggestions most appreciated. It is intended as a daily (non-commute) rural driver with occasional fire road adventures. No budget to speak of but funds can be found.
Driving this truck is akin to sailing vs. power boating. Momentum, headwinds, hills/currents - ya gotta plan ahead and be patient. It is not just another old 3B, it is an old and sick 3B...
Thanks in advance for any input.
Not much to report. Replacement wheels off to PCI in Mukilteo for blasting and powdercoating, along with the roll bar. Slowly cleaning interior and dash - removing 29 years of Spanish powder. In a few weeks, a trip to Torfab to check compression and mount the BMW seats on new tracks. Will probably pull the FRP top and wind screen for rehab next, along with tracking down wacky wiring "upgrades" added over the years, along with thorough review of safety and other service items. This is going to take a while.
One item requiring group input, please: The original motor is hammered (smoke, blowby, no power on any grade), so what do I replace it with? 13B-T? 1HZ? Vortec? The 1HD-FTE lurking in the back of the shop? Complicating factors: 24 volt system, preference for reman/rebuilt vs. used motors of uncertain parentage/provenance. Questions, comments and/or suggestions most appreciated. It is intended as a daily (non-commute) rural driver with occasional fire road adventures. No budget to speak of but funds can be found.
Driving this truck is akin to sailing vs. power boating. Momentum, headwinds, hills/currents - ya gotta plan ahead and be patient. It is not just another old 3B, it is an old and sick 3B...
Thanks in advance for any input.
Nothing domestic petrol or diesel.
Toyota all the way with this.
Toyota all the way with this.
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Maybe I could fund it via crowdfunding/sourcing....Nothing domestic petrol or diesel.
Toyota all the way with this.
Based on parts availability I would put a 13BT pretty far down the list. I really like mine but if it ever explodes I will have a 1FZFE at the top of my list. It was never used in front of an H55 so that would be one of the more challenging parts of a swap. The exhaust is on the same side and the nose is pretty long so it should go from that standpoint. You will be ~1000 lbs lighter than an 80 so it should be pretty spunky......
Also it has US-market support in place because it was sold here, unlike any Toyota diesel variant you might select. That is pretty important from an availabilty/brain damage standpoint when it comes to keeping it running down the road.
Also it has US-market support in place because it was sold here, unlike any Toyota diesel variant you might select. That is pretty important from an availabilty/brain damage standpoint when it comes to keeping it running down the road.
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A 1FZ-FE would be hot.
A 1HZ would be hotter.
A 1HD-FTE would be hottest.
A 1HZ would be hotter.
A 1HD-FTE would be hottest.
A 1FZ-FE would be hot.
A 1HZ would be hotter.
A 1HD-FTE would be hottest.
Onur, The fact that you didn't list the 2H as the "mostest hottest" engine shows that perhaps you weren't thinking straight after a long day at work.
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Dan/Onur -thanks for participating. We have common sense and passion - I like it.
If we don't go with non-ECM Toyota diesel, the body's got to be converted from 24 to 12 volts, which will open up the options. Anyone want to weigh in on the Tacoma/FJC 1GR-FE engine/6 speed combination? Remember, the Burrito is a light use driver, not a trail rig. It will not be asked to carry huge loads or spend months in distant lands (not an expo rig).
The owner is not mechanically gifted. Hewas is also crass enough to have loved his L33 Vortec FJ62, could easily slip back to the dark side (350 reliable HP, oofda!).
If we don't go with non-ECM Toyota diesel, the body's got to be converted from 24 to 12 volts, which will open up the options. Anyone want to weigh in on the Tacoma/FJC 1GR-FE engine/6 speed combination? Remember, the Burrito is a light use driver, not a trail rig. It will not be asked to carry huge loads or spend months in distant lands (not an expo rig).
The owner is not mechanically gifted. He
If I were to V8 I would pick the Mopar 6.1 SRT HEMI so fast it would make your head spin.
I have a back-burner plan to pull the 6.1 out of my Challenger and replace it with the Mopar Performance 540 horse aluminum 426 cubic inch crate motor. I would then put the 450 horse 6.1 from the Challenger into my FZJ80.
That double-swap leaves me with a ~290 horse supercharged 1FZFE that could be dropped into the BJ74 for the Trifecta.....
I have a back-burner plan to pull the 6.1 out of my Challenger and replace it with the Mopar Performance 540 horse aluminum 426 cubic inch crate motor. I would then put the 450 horse 6.1 from the Challenger into my FZJ80.
That double-swap leaves me with a ~290 horse supercharged 1FZFE that could be dropped into the BJ74 for the Trifecta.....
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No one other than a Russian oligarch should have that much power &/or fun....If I were to V8 I would pick the Mopar 6.1 SRT HEMI so fast it would make your head spin.
I have a back-burner plan to pull the 6.1 out of my Challenger and replace it with the Mopar Performance 540 horse aluminum 426 cubic inch crate motor. I would then put the 450 horse 6.1 from the Challenger into my FZJ80.
That double-swap leaves me with a ~290 horse supercharged 1FZFE that could be dropped into the BJ74 for the Trifecta.....
To get back on track the 1GR is a very good power plant. They can leak around the timing cover and it is a major job to address that. A motor out-of-frame would be easier to deal with. The 6 speed transmission has had some release bearing collar issues that have required new bell housings. The collar the release bearing rides on is an integral part of the bell housing. I have seen the bell housing issue in both Tacoma and FJ Cruiser.
Is the 1GR/6MT not full time 4WD in all platforms?
Is in the FJC and with the extensive sensors and electronics for ABS/VSC seems it'd be a PITA. I don't know of anyone that's figured a way to disable, think those smarter claim the CAN- BUS being the obstacle.
On the AT, with one tire low, taking a corner at speed, will light up the Christmas tree, even with the TPMS disabled.
Driver drop with even fewer TC options for the MT to move to the passenger side.... Probably because none do it.
I'd think a 2UZ would make better sense than a 1GR and you get the V8, but the 1FZ would be my choice, if abandoning diesel.
It's not gutless, to those that understand a lifted station wagon on 37s isn't a sports car ....
Is in the FJC and with the extensive sensors and electronics for ABS/VSC seems it'd be a PITA. I don't know of anyone that's figured a way to disable, think those smarter claim the CAN- BUS being the obstacle.
On the AT, with one tire low, taking a corner at speed, will light up the Christmas tree, even with the TPMS disabled.
Driver drop with even fewer TC options for the MT to move to the passenger side.... Probably because none do it.
I'd think a 2UZ would make better sense than a 1GR and you get the V8, but the 1FZ would be my choice, if abandoning diesel.
It's not gutless, to those that understand a lifted station wagon on 37s isn't a sports car ....
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A blown 1FZ would rock a 70/71/73/74.
The Tacoma is part time.
The Tacoma is part time.
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Let me repeat.....
My limited understanding of applied automotive theory suggests that the more details that deviate from OEM, the less optimal my likely results. The Taco swap sounds complicated re engine/trans placement and TC connection - notwithstanding ECM / harness.
A blown gasser six cylinder could be fun if I can bolt it up to an H55. More research and development required.
Dan - Blower kits still available from TRD for these motors?
My limited understanding of applied automotive theory suggests that the more details that deviate from OEM, the less optimal my likely results. The Taco swap sounds complicated re engine/trans placement and TC connection - notwithstanding ECM / harness.
A blown gasser six cylinder could be fun if I can bolt it up to an H55. More research and development required.
Dan - Blower kits still available from TRD for these motors?
Yup, 1FZ still available.
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Dan -
Two part follow-up: 1) ballpark price?, 2) would you put it on a used motor or rebuild only?
Thanks!
