Author Topic: 1973 HILUX Racer 4508 (Read 257873 times)

Steve_925 · « **Reply #930 on:** May 30, 2012, 03:48:54 PM »

Quote from: Slolyfe on May 30, 2012, 08:48:56 AM

And he is looking for race sponsorships....

yes i do...

heres the break
http://youtu.be/ODUrJn6SbXc

Slolyfe · « **Reply #931 on:** May 30, 2012, 10:12:48 PM »

I only took 2 pictures. Here is one.

Steve_925 · « **Reply #932 on:** Aug 08, 2012, 11:05:05 AM »

Thought I would finally update this. Alot has happened since memorial. Started getting it ready to race by adding a 32 gallon fuel cell, finally got some 2.5 coil overs for the front and moved the 2.0s out back, tail light bar, had to add a oil cooler to try to get my temps down, and reworked some suspension.
When to fordyce a few weeks ago with mostly good results, something on my truck doesn't like really deep water and I kept blowing a fuse in the middle of the water crossings, that sucked.

Last weekend was my first race, at nor cal rock race. Got 2nd the first two heats with a blown out resi on my rear shock. It still handled pretty good for no dampining on that shock. Rolled it in practice pretty hard trying to take a turn too fast. Sway bar is next on my list. In the main I took the whole shot( this motor screams) and about one and a half laps into the race while I was in first I couldn't get the tranny into a gear. Pretty sure I smoked my brand new LCE clutch. The race was a blast and I was very impressed with my truck for not having a sway bar or any shock tuning.
the next project is going to be to try to get my cases and tranny out without having to pull my motor.

I'll post some pictures when I get home

Steve_925 · « **Reply #933 on:** Aug 08, 2012, 11:07:30 AM »

If you have a facebook look up East Bay Racers and like our team

THK Matt · « **Reply #934 on:** Aug 08, 2012, 11:30:22 AM »

https://www.facebook.com/EastBayRacers

LIKED!!!

fordh8r · « **Reply #935 on:** Aug 08, 2012, 11:38:19 AM »

Nice!

sounds like a good time. I didn't realize you were doing all that work to race your truck. Sounds like the pay off was worth it!

Steve_925 · « **Reply #936 on:** Aug 08, 2012, 04:00:08 PM »

the pay off was defiantly worth it.

nisota · « **Reply #937 on:** Aug 10, 2012, 10:37:11 AM »

Awesome pics, looks like alot of fun.

superyota · « **Reply #938 on:** Aug 10, 2012, 11:05:07 AM »

Your truck is sick! I love the v8. Just watched the video 3 times! Lol. Awesome man.

jrock · « **Reply #939 on:** Aug 10, 2012, 11:13:14 AM »

Cool deal man.

koppersvette · « **Reply #940 on:** Aug 19, 2012, 11:41:51 AM »

This is a sweet truck.

Steve_925 · « **Reply #941 on:** Aug 19, 2012, 11:45:11 AM »

finally got my clutch out.......yikes

gonna have to call LCE tomorrow and see what they say

THK Matt · « **Reply #942 on:** Aug 19, 2012, 11:51:34 AM »

wow.. warranty much?

Steve_925 · « **Reply #943 on:** Aug 19, 2012, 03:35:15 PM »

Quote from: THK Matt on Aug 19, 2012, 11:51:34 AM

wow.. warranty much?

it says on there site that racing voids the warranty, so im screwed. i really just want to know what causted this and get it back together asap

THK Matt · « **Reply #944 on:** Aug 19, 2012, 03:38:30 PM »

Quote from: Steve_925 on Aug 19, 2012, 03:35:15 PM

it says on there site that racing voids the warranty, so im screwed. i really just want to know what causted this and get it back together asap

Bummer, what engine is the clutch for? being as they didnt have a 1UZ 5spd.

Steve_925 · « **Reply #945 on:** Aug 19, 2012, 05:07:11 PM »

It's a 3.0 flywheel and clutch

freds40 · « **Reply #946 on:** Aug 19, 2012, 09:23:43 PM »

What's the clamping force on that clutch Steve?

x250f23x · « **Reply #947 on:** Aug 19, 2012, 10:53:34 PM »

Sweet toyota!

fordh8r · « **Reply #948 on:** Aug 20, 2012, 12:48:01 AM »

The way that thing is sheared off at the rivets, I would say that is from heavy or harsh engagements at take off or shifting quickly and slamming on the throttle. The weak point will almost always be the rivets.

Good job tearing that

up though!

THK Matt · « **Reply #949 on:** Aug 20, 2012, 05:47:59 AM »

ceramic clutch man

TacoRunner · « **Reply #950 on:** Aug 20, 2012, 06:02:14 AM »

Steve

You know what this means dont you. Means you cant drive for

.

Sorry bro I had to say it. It was on the table to be said. You know Im messin with you. Sorry about the clutch.

jrock · « **Reply #951 on:** Aug 20, 2012, 09:18:43 AM »

Time to put that auto in...A340? It's not a terrible swap. I also hear that trans is strong....

koppersvette · « **Reply #952 on:** Sep 03, 2012, 09:53:04 AM »

This is a sweet truck!

Slolyfe · « **Reply #953 on:** Sep 04, 2012, 09:18:11 PM »

How is she coming along?

Steve_925 · « **Reply #954 on:** Sep 05, 2012, 10:42:44 AM »

Got a new clutch disc from clutch masters, six puck full ceramic. They tweaked and freshed up my pressure plate. Just have to figure out how I'm going to get my tranny back in, it was a pita to get it out. Just shipped out two of my coil overs to f-o-a to get fixed and rebuilt. Hopefully the shox get back in time to make it to the round up, otherwise I'll be riding with my dad.

Steve_925 · « **Reply #955 on:** Sep 05, 2012, 10:45:55 AM »

Want to co-drive for me on the September 30 race?

Slolyfe · « **Reply #956 on:** Sep 05, 2012, 01:24:32 PM »

Quote from: Steve_925 on Sep 05, 2012, 10:45:55 AM

Want to co-drive for me on the September 30 race?

For sure! I was going to try to talk bret into letting me race his truck since he will be gone. Hahaha Co-driving sounds like a better time.

Steve_925 · « **Reply #957 on:** Sep 12, 2012, 08:40:21 PM »

It's ready to go! Got my go pro mounted up too so I'll have some footage after the round up.
I'm also picking up some 37" pit bull rockers on my way home

builttoabuse · « **Reply #958 on:** Sep 12, 2012, 08:46:45 PM »

Quote from: Steve_925 on Aug 19, 2012, 11:45:11 AM

finally got my clutch out.......yikes

gonna have to call LCE tomorrow and see what they say

lol looks fine run it!

Slolyfe · « **Reply #959 on:** Sep 13, 2012, 12:13:18 AM »

Made it from loon to buck in 45 min last year. Imagine what you can do with double the cylinders.

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