Mich4runner's 87 first 4 runner build Pics Inside

[mich4runner]

Well i pick up my first 4 runner tomorrow.Here's what it is.
1987 Toyota 4 Runner Turbo SR5
22re W/Auto trans
It's pretty much stock except for 2" blocks in the rear to fix the saggin arse.It's got it's rust but that will be taken care of hopefully before winter.
Might be a little bit before i start modding it due to lack of job.I was involved in a car accident feb 29 of this year with a drunk driver,so i've been going through physical therapy and chiropractor to get me back on my feet.

So on with the pics.Thanks for stopping by and looking.

[NorCalToy]

looksl ike fun. what are your plans with it?

[mich4runner]

First major thing i want to do is sas and get a set of 33's.But right now i want to go thru and waterproof everything and get it running a little better.Seems a little sluggish.

[NorCalToy]

so is it a turbo ro what? or the engine had to be replaced and they didnt bother putting the turbo back on?

[mich4runner]

They never put the turbo back on it.My buddy that i bought it off of bought it that way.Sucks it's not on there.

[NorCalToy]

see if the y still have it then. or find another setup, theyre pretty common as far as that kinda thing goes. most people dont runekm...

[mich4runner]

I'll have to check and see if thats there.Thanks man.

[NorCalToy]

you could probably find a set up on eBay, or ive seen a few posted for sale on here from time to time. im not sure if theyre really worth it though. most people do leave them off when they have to swap in a new engine. i dont know whay. seems like it may be more of a thing than actually worth the effort of running it.

[mich4runner]

I might just leave it non turbo,less stuff to worry about breaking. haha

[mich4runner]

Well the truck is officially mine. I just picked it up and it feels good.Kinda slow though. Oh well.Drop some comments people.Tell me whatcha think.

[LilChief87]

looks good for stock check out my build thread and let me know wat everybody thinks http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=47874.0

[-Matt-]

I might just leave it non turbo,less stuff to worry about breaking. haha

this is very true. i its not there then forget it.

looks good for stock check out my build thread and let me know wat everybody thinks http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=47874.0

Thread Jack

[mich4runner]

Thanks guys for the comments.
I think i'm going to save up for a swap.That motor is so darn slow.
Total thread jack.

[mich4runner]

Hit some mud today by my house. Old stompin grounds i use to hit.No action shots just the aftermath.

[NorCalToy]

swamp?

you are gonna save up for the turbo? or to swap a different engine in?

[Tallchevy]

Looks like a good start  The interior is pretty clean. What's with the black paint on the front fenders 

[mich4runner]

swamp?

you are gonna save up for the turbo? or to swap a different engine in?

Just mud puddles that hasn't seen any action.lol.
I might just do a swap.

[mich4runner]

Looks like a good start  The interior is pretty clean. What's with the black paint on the front fenders 

Thanks man.Outside needs a little work,but interior is super clean.The black on the fenders is felt put on two owners ago.lol

[mich4runner]

Picked up a set of 31x10.50x15's that are pretty much brand new for a $160.Not many mods done yet.Had to replace the fuel pump bracket all the way down to the new fuel filter.Did my rear extended diff breather,but can't get my front one to screw in. Heading out to the local off road park sunday to have a little fun.

[mich4runner]

Some pics of the runner at The Mounds in Mt.Morris,Mich.

[Tallchevy]

Looks like fun 

[mich4runner]

It was a blast,but i need to figure a cheap fix for my air intake.truck kept sputtering on me when i went thru the water holes.

[-Matt-]

It was a blast,but i need to figure a cheap fix for my air intake.truck kept sputtering on me when i went thru the water holes.

haha wow that's probably not the bestt thing. maybe your trucks telling you to stop drowning it

[mich4runner]

Probably.lol.My next plans are making it deep water worthy.

[BUDDERS]

For your lack of hp concerns:  if it's the original engine that was rebuilt without a turbo, it probably has low compression.  If you think this is the case, I would do a compression check. A stock 22re is about 180psi per cylinder.  I would imagine a turbo 22re with lower compression would be around 150-160psi.

As for your sputting when driving through mud puddles, I would look under your air filter and see how much water is sitting in there after going through some of that mud.  If there is water collecting in there, then I would go with a ARB type air tube.  If water isn't in there, then it's probably getting in your distributor cap and you should try to waterproof that instead.

Just my 

[BUDDERS]

FYI:  just saw your's is an automatic.  Those things are slow from the factory.

[pumkin toy]

got any pics of the engine?   i have never seen the stock turbo setup on a 22ret