out with the old, in with the, well, old... (9 Viewers)

[gnob]

so i have been getting some of the detail stuff worked out.
working out the fuel and brake line route/re-route.
installed the clutch pedal set
got the engine harness installed and modified

basically pics are showing my mistake when drilling the clutch pedal mounts.
brain fade caused me to drill the holes to 9/16" instead of the 5/16" it called for.
first pic is showing the auto pedal bracket that i modified to use as a template
what i did was drill a couple holes with 3/4" holesaw, opened the center hole to 5/16" and then ground the plug to fit and welded it back in.

so here are some pics, no too much excitement though.

 

[gnob]

showing the inside firewall after repair.
pedals and master installed

 

[gnob]

pics of the clutch and brake line mods
i also removed the LSPV and extra brakeline.
i modified the hard line from the clutch slave to the softline to try and tuck everything away from the header
i also rebent and rerouted the hi pressure fuel line, still need to get some more return line.

 

[gnob]

i have also been a victim of a bit of a radiator fiasco.
apparently you cannot but a real "bolt in" for this truck.
i already returned two brand new ones that hit the hood.

i tried to have the original repaired to my liking, to no avail.
here are pics
the first is the position of the OG toyota radiator, at least the one that came with this truck. i have to assume it was the one that came in it to begin with.

the second pic is of the aftermarket radiator, notice how much higher it is positioned.

third pic is resulting modifications because i am tired of this stupid problem.

 

[gnob]

pic showing small hood mod to fit

pic showing new radiator location

third pic is of the old crackerjack neck (WTF?!?!) not usable in this fashion

edit: pics out of order sorry.

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Lookin good Aric! I admire you're thoughtfulness!

 

[gnob]

made some more progress.

the fuel lines are done. after i broke the first one , i bought another front hi-pressure line and rebent to my liking. the return line simply needed a longer hose.

the upper plenum is on, the hood has nearly an inch of clearance.

made a new clutch slave hardline from a caliper hardline.

 

[gnob]

i was able to use the stock 3.0 throttle cable. the bracket may need a bit more massaging.

i also removed the LSPV. i need to make a capture for the hardline.

 

[gnob]

some times i get distracted and work on random s***. keeps my life interesting.

 

[gnob]

oh, wait. i got distracted.

better spot for the exhaust to route through. last pic is of the old lines etc.

 

[gnob]

last pics for tonite.

the first pic is just for dramatic effect.
the MAF adapter for the intake tube, i hope to see by saturday.

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

I thought the 3.4 needed a body lift or a hole in the hood to fit? Or is that on 2nd gen 4Runners?

Looking good!

 

[gnob]

i have the 1.5" BL.

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Gotcha!

 

[D3fiant]

gettin close. it looks good

 

[dILzNAK]

is it going to be ready by the weekend for the Pre run?????

 

[gnob]

hard saying. i have a bit to do still, but i think if i get some meth i could do it.
i will update a couple pics later.

 

[Ebag333]

but i think if i get some meth i could do it.

So no problem then?

 

[gnob]

ya, no meth for me. though it seems most days like i am taking crazy pills.

i spent saturday building the exhaust crossover.
it was time consuming but i am happy with how its turning out.
i used two of these and cut to fit
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Combo-Exhaust-Bend-1-7-8-Inch,11305.html
so heres some pics

 

[gnob]

a few more pics