Builds Spyduh's LX450 Build (Motor Rebuild + Wits End Turbo Kit) (2 Viewers)
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What do you do when your 80 isn't home and you need something to wrench on? Work on your half cut toyota pickup trailer.
I been needing to move the axle back an inch. When I took it to Turf and Surf 2019 on its maiden voyage it was rubbing on the front inner lip.
I bought Ruff Stuff axle relocation plate to move it back an inch to give me room. I still need to sawzall the rear a bit to clearance it since it will now rub at that point. But its easier and cleaner looking to trim the rear then to trim the front.
I been needing to move the axle back an inch. When I took it to Turf and Surf 2019 on its maiden voyage it was rubbing on the front inner lip.
I bought Ruff Stuff axle relocation plate to move it back an inch to give me room. I still need to sawzall the rear a bit to clearance it since it will now rub at that point. But its easier and cleaner looking to trim the rear then to trim the front.
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- #185
If you follow Joey's social then you've already seen this vid.
Finished my exhaust at my buddies shop. The bend from the factory to the new shorty downpipe was way off. Not even close to bend it to meet together. So we cut the original pipe right at the factory weld in front of the first cat. My buddy is a wizard when it comes to bending custom exhausts. He had one shot to bend it 60 degrees and knocked it out the first try. It fit snug in Joey's shorty DP and into the original cat. Originally we were going to go full custom exhaust and we bought a new muffler (Allied StreetMax https://team-allied.com/rt-4064-team-allied-street-series.html) and the delivered it to the shop. Only problem is they sent the wrong one and sent the small 14" body muffler and not the 18" one. I wasn't waiting till Wednesday to drive my truck. M,W,F are the only days they go to their smaller warehouse for a restock.
So I went back to my old plan on using a good used OEM muffler. Cut, fit, weld and it's almost as good as new. I replaced all OEM exhaust hanger bushings since they were all completely cracked which is what cracked my muffler and cat at the welds.
Otherwise it's rewire time. Not my favorite task. This time I'm trying a different way to mount relays and I also added a switch pro 9100 to my wiring plan.
Finished my exhaust at my buddies shop. The bend from the factory to the new shorty downpipe was way off. Not even close to bend it to meet together. So we cut the original pipe right at the factory weld in front of the first cat. My buddy is a wizard when it comes to bending custom exhausts. He had one shot to bend it 60 degrees and knocked it out the first try. It fit snug in Joey's shorty DP and into the original cat. Originally we were going to go full custom exhaust and we bought a new muffler (Allied StreetMax https://team-allied.com/rt-4064-team-allied-street-series.html) and the delivered it to the shop. Only problem is they sent the wrong one and sent the small 14" body muffler and not the 18" one. I wasn't waiting till Wednesday to drive my truck. M,W,F are the only days they go to their smaller warehouse for a restock.
So I went back to my old plan on using a good used OEM muffler. Cut, fit, weld and it's almost as good as new. I replaced all OEM exhaust hanger bushings since they were all completely cracked which is what cracked my muffler and cat at the welds.
Otherwise it's rewire time. Not my favorite task. This time I'm trying a different way to mount relays and I also added a switch pro 9100 to my wiring plan.
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LOVE my Switch Pro!
Great thread.
Great thread.
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Notice the pipe. It's not factory. we cut it completely off. I cut out the bung off the original and rewelded it in. I put it in as close to the original location as possible. slightly further over since it was so close to the firewall. if I were to do it again, I would move it down closer to the front of the cat. The upstream o2 harness is right behind that body mount.
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Is this the O2? If you are concerned about passing smog legally with presumed turbo CARB approval, O2 sensors must stay in original location and orentation. (I understand not everyone cares. Just sharing info.)
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Ok I just realized I accidently put it in the wrong spot. Wtf. Oh well. It's staying there for now. If I have problems I'll have another pipe bent.
Either that or I'll weld in another bung and buy a block off plate for the one i put in the wrong spot.
Simple fix Oxygen Sensor Block Plate Kit - 2-Bolt Style
Oxygen Sensor Install Kit - 2-Bolt Style
This kit contains everything you need to install the factory 2-bolt O2 sensor into your custom exhaust. This kit contains a 3/8' thick steel flange, two studs and nuts to thread into the flange, and a new O2 sensor gasket.
www.lceperformance.com
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Ok I just realized I accidently put it in the wrong spot. Wtf. Oh well. It's staying there for now. If I have problems I'll have another pipe bent.
Either that or I'll weld in another bung and buy a block off plate for the one i put in the wrong spot.
Simple fix Oxygen Sensor Block Plate Kit - 2-Bolt Style
Oxygen Sensor Install Kit - 2-Bolt Style
This kit contains everything you need to install the factory 2-bolt O2 sensor into your custom exhaust. This kit contains a 3/8' thick steel flange, two studs and nuts to thread into the flange, and a new O2 sensor gasket.www.lceperformance.com
Maybe just cut and flip the pipe?
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Won't work. pipe was bent specifically for that position. Plus it's easier to just drill a new hole and weld on a bung. I can do that myself at home in less than 30mins and cap off the other bung.
Or I weld on a wide bang bung ontop of the wrong one and install this EGT sensor. I wanted one of these anyway, but I really don't need to know temp of the exhaust. EGT Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Module Combo Kit
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1st oil change after rebuild and 50 miles.
I also coughed up $285 for a brand new one ps pump. The one I rebuilt did not fix my problem. There goes $85 on a rebuild kit. Oh well.
I would have tore it all apart again but my mechanic buddy says its bad vanes. Its 90 for both vanes from toyota dealer.
$90 for a Reman or $285 for new oem. I went new so I don't have to deal with it for another 200k.
Sigh
I also coughed up $285 for a brand new one ps pump. The one I rebuilt did not fix my problem. There goes $85 on a rebuild kit. Oh well.
I would have tore it all apart again but my mechanic buddy says its bad vanes. Its 90 for both vanes from toyota dealer.
$90 for a Reman or $285 for new oem. I went new so I don't have to deal with it for another 200k.
Sigh
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Are you keeping your dual battery’s? If so what washer fluid solution are you going to run?
sorry if I missed it.
sorry if I missed it.
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Bolt on turbo kit
Although it LOOKS clean, I would be frustrated by all the hose clamps that are all pointing down and away because you cannot get to them with any tools unless you remove EVERYTHING. Hopefully none of them work loose or were slightly loose to begin with. Just my opinion. See this runs counter...
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Im trying a universal Amazon one. Will report back this weekend when i try the install.
Bolt on turbo kit
First you don't sell me a boost gauge. Then you spend all the $$$ on extras. Now I need the Joey Kit plus a bunch of NASA heat wrap. Seriously I want to see this thing in the wild! I'm happy to show the truck to people who are interested in seeing it in person. It's not done yet and I'm...
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What happened to the Jdm inside the fender one?
Those apply to 91-92 3FE with the jar on the left fender.
