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I don't agree. A 22RE swap is a ton of work and could easily cost more than a 2rz/3rz swap and will barely make a difference. I would either keep the carb or put in a completely stock 2rz or 3rz with w series trans as suggested. A modern powerplant with obd diagnostic makes a world of difference. With the choices we have today, a 22RE should not be considered an "upgrade".Anyway, that's a nice truck and very clean build
Diggin the build man! Definitely doin it with some style.. That is a clean ride, looks like a great starting point. If you haven't already, check out what you can do to make it a bit more theft proof. My favorite is the loops welded on the gearshifts so you can lock it in 4lo and reverse. Seems that our trucks are pretty desirable these days.... and ive been watching better call saul, the two probably aren't related but I know theft is pretty bad in parts of Phoenix. and ill be watching your build, i love the old 1st gens.
Fun truck I really dig the use of the old stock steel wheels. I finally got a set I will use on my '80 someday.
When I saw those in the CL add I loved them immediately... still need to polish up the chrome trim rings and center caps and install... head gasket first tho...
What size are those stock steelies? 15x6?
Then it was on to door panels... the original blue vinyl ones were trashed... my $30 solution: wood panels, stain and spar urethane.
I'm glad you posted the pics of the door panels, they came out pretty nice! I've been looking at options from aluminum (no thanks), to plastic, to particle board and recovering like stock, and this. Only thing I think I would done differently is to bevel the holes for the screws so they don't stick out as much, or figure out how to recess stock-ish clips in the back. The last option would be the cleanest, but would probably only work if you were covering the panels with vinyl or something.
I vote for a 3rz swap with a w56. Best thing I ever did to my 83
How thick are the pieces you used for the door panels? I went to lowes and the thinnest they had was 1/4"
I am loading up a 3RZ this weekend for a guy who is living in Utah. It is coming out of a 3RZ auto 4runner. The 3RZ has a knock but we think it is just a balance shaft. He was kind of waffling on the swap and considering selling the stuff. Do you want me to get you in touch with him?
No need for body lift. Engine will easily fit without it. You need a 3rz w series bellhousing. That is just the stock bellhousing that comes behind any 3rz that is standard shift.
Receipt says 5mm. Link to the SKU: http://m.homedepot.com/p/Underlayment-Common-5-0-mm-x-2-ft-x-4-ft-Actual-0-189-in-x-23-75-in-x-47-75-in-1507142/202089010
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