Project "Sparkles"-1997 LX450 Gen V 6.2 Swap (2 Viewers)

[mattnandie]

On tonight’s episode of “I’m an idiot.” While changing the oil I lost the tip of my oil funnel inside the valve cover. Thankfully I was patient and devised a plan to retrieve it as I’m pretty sure I only had one chance.

 

[Major Tom]

We need to plan a trip to big bend NP.

 

[mattnandie]

I’m prepping for Moab I did some suspension testing. She’s dialed in.

 

[Brindleboxer]

Matt, the truck is looking good and glad you got it back. One note, might be an optical illusion but that rear rotor looks like it might need some love before your trip to Moab.

 

[mattnandie]

Matt, the truck is looking good and glad you got it back. One note, might be an optical illusion but that rear rotor looks like it might need some love before your trip to Moab.

Nah it’s alright for now. Braking is smooth and firm.

 

[mattnandie]

Moab was Awesome! The 80 did great.

 

[mattnandie]

Toyota Jamboree!

 

[mattnandie]

Running Stampede at Jambo

 

[MykalfakeRICH]

Made some progress overnight while on baby duty:
Wiring “finished up” (it’s never really finished is it?)
Trans cooler Rad and AC condenser mounted
Hoses
Power steering completed
Air intake done.

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Thanks so much for this write up, I used it as my bible for my L83 / Torfab / Swap time swap. Where did you find that intake bend that has a provision for two input lines from your valve covers? I’ve been searching the web for it and can’t find it.

 

[mattnandie]

Thanks so much for this write up, I used it as my bible for my L83 / Torfab / Swap time swap. Where did you find that intake bend that has a provision for two input lines from your valve covers? I’ve been searching the web for it and can’t find it.

It’s just an eBay 5.3/6.2 LT Silverado aftermarket intake kit I ordered for like $80