Author Topic: jim's 84 Xcab 4by (Read 11898 times)

jimbo74 · « **on:** Nov 05, 2008, 08:25:16 PM »

I bought this truck from 8Snaces

Needs a lot of work, and TLC. I got it without an engine. It also had a first gen bed on it that i gave away in favor of the bobbed first gen bed i already had.

i have an issue with it right now, that i am unsure what it is. it has a loud knock, i haven't yet torn into it, but i will soon

The front crossmember was FUBARed when I got it, so I built one, and had a NorcalPR from TTORA weld it in for me -- THANKS Phil

ALSO A BIG THANKS TO robrub00 and the others that have helped me along the way: meanokie, duffil, tallchevy, fordh8r, jkief86!!!! and others

I have had this truck quite awhile, and it has goen through several stages, i have already swapped out the tranny, and swapped in an engine, that has now decided to die -- working on building an engine now

i have a towbar mounted to the front of it and i move it around using the ranger i drive

it has a 4" pro-comp front lift and 2" rear shackles

1984 toyota xcab, rn66, sr5, 4x4, solid axle, bobbed 83 bed, efi ps pump w/ blocked off idle up, red pulleys, 22R (CA) being built, 60 amp internal reg alternator, 4.10s, G52, Type 2A T/Case, Marlin 1600 HD Clutch, round headlights, custom front crossmember, custom wiring, mixed parts, toolbox, racing seat, grant wheel

36.74 crawl ratio

jimbo74 · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 29, 2009, 09:58:08 AM »

old engine pulled out.... now just need to find time to work on the new engine

here are a couple of pictures taken a few minutes ago. i pressure washed the engine bay last night

jimbo74 · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 05, 2009, 05:30:19 PM »

Here is a pic of my new exhaust, its Downey

I got it from jrock, he didn't like how loud it was.. 2.5", low mileage, and FREE

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 05, 2009, 05:36:01 PM »

it look purrdy some hitemp spary and it will be like new

jimbo74 · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 05, 2009, 05:36:59 PM »

Quote from: unclejplx4 on Apr 05, 2009, 05:36:01 PM

it look purrdy some hitemp spary and it will be like new

I wont be painting the exhaust, It's a $390 stainless steel exhaust, new

http://www.downeyoff-road.com/EngineComponents/ExhaustSystems.html

jimbo74 · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 19, 2009, 05:40:13 PM »

In an attempt to save some money, I bid on a rebuilt head on ebay. It is for a turbo, so I know I will lose a little bit of compression, but in the long run, I will also be coming out ahead $ in machine work. I will also be running a 268 engnbldr cam, so this may offset that a little bit. I don't think it will be that noticeable.

I'm also going to gut the 2 core G52s i have for their alluminum to make some $ and toss the internals, and also take both the bad heads I had from my build for their alluminum. Should make back a few bucks at least.

From the listing:
1986 TOYOTA 22R TURBO HEAD LARGE VALVE
HEAD BEEN CHECKED .001" DECK...NO LEAKS...CAM JOURNALS STRAIGHT
THIS IS AN OEM HEAD...READY TO BOLT ON

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 20, 2009, 02:44:27 PM »

jrock · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 20, 2009, 04:27:33 PM »

So you won? Cool beans.

John Doe · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 20, 2009, 05:42:37 PM »

Looks good. Nice to see progress.

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 06, 2009, 03:35:05 AM »

wow the chamber looks funny but hats why its a turbo head ?

jimbo74 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 06, 2009, 03:37:59 AM »

Quote from: unclejplx4 on May 06, 2009, 03:35:05 AM

wow the chamber looks funny but hats why its a turbo head ?

yup, on a regular head, it is more solid, they mill out the sides to gain more CCs and lower compression for the turbo.. look @ the size of the valves, they are huge, compared to a regular 22re head also

jimbo74 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 06, 2009, 04:58:32 PM »

jimbo74 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 07, 2009, 04:57:36 PM »

block and head were checked for warpage by fordh8r earlier today -- both are true

got a exhasut manifold from tallchevy, because i broke mine

THANKS GUYS!!!!!

jimbo74 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 08, 2009, 01:31:42 PM »

I am ready to start the building! Northridge Toyota called me, they have gotten all of my stuff together, and it's shipping today via UPS!!!

THANK YOU EVERYONE THAT HAS HELPED MY BUILD IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, WHETHER IT BE PARTS OR IMPARTING ME WITH WISDOM OF YOURS!!!! I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET TO WHERE I AM, HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR ALL OF YOU!! (and yes, I was yelling

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hilux-1983 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 24, 2009, 07:35:06 AM »

Oooh yeah! Got some in breeding with that 1st gen bed. I'm diggin it! Got any new pics and updates. Interested on how it runs with the turbo head.

hilux-1983 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 24, 2009, 10:41:35 PM »

Quote from: jimbo74 on May 24, 2009, 08:18:36 AM

No updates, it hasn't been touched since the last time I posted. I really wont have an opportunity to do any work on it for another 2-3 weeks, and then after that, I will only have about a month to get it running and then legal before I ship off to BMT. From all the research I have done, I am sure it will be fine, the compression loss is minimal, but I will also have a Engnbldr 268 cam in it, so that may even offset the compression loss.

What's BMT?

NorCalToy · « **Reply #16 on:** May 25, 2009, 12:05:25 AM »

i think its some sort of basic trainin since he joined the air force

jimbo74 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 25, 2009, 12:08:58 AM »

Quote from: NorCalToy on May 25, 2009, 12:05:25 AM

i think its some sort of basic trainin since he joined the air force

I joined the US Air Force. I leave for BMT (Basic Military Training) on 21 JUL 09 (July 21, 2009)

hilux-1983 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 25, 2009, 09:09:31 AM »

I figured that. But I had to ask just in case it was something else. That branch wouldn't have been my choice!

I enlisted in the Army from 1990 to 1997(spec ops) I still miss it. You'll have a good time with all of the cadre. I'd like to thank you for the service to this country that your about to partake in. May God watch over and protect your every step. I'll still check in on ya to see what your up too. Make sure you let all of us "civilians" know how your are doing.

hilux-1983 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jun 13, 2009, 12:00:42 PM »

Quote from: jimbo74 on Jun 13, 2009, 11:13:05 AM

I SWEAR I AM GOING TO WORK ON IT SOON!

That song and video gets me every time. I've been there and done that! You've got 37 days and a "wake-up" is what we like to call it:)

LilChief87 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jun 20, 2009, 03:51:32 AM »

not bad man get it lifted and everything and get this pig down to az and ill take ya out and hit some trails out here hahah ight man later im out

jimbo74 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jun 29, 2009, 11:47:34 AM »

with the help of josh (crazykooter) and his trusty sidekick Shotzie, we got my bottom end built, the block is duplicolor engine enamel red

i plan on hitting the oil pan black

i have a new used crank.... well, it is from an original 20r that had 3k miles on it, engine was stored, and it then siezed over the years, i polished the journals and it was good to go.... cant get too much newer than 3k miles, factory oem

also, once we hit the head with some emery cloth, those possibly pitted cam journal caps, we pretty much non existant... SWEET

fordh8r · « **Reply #22 on:** Jun 30, 2009, 08:53:39 AM »

looks good. Get'r done!

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #23 on:** Jun 30, 2009, 04:41:47 PM »

John Doe · « **Reply #24 on:** Jul 01, 2009, 05:10:34 PM »

Looking real good jim. You going to get everything running before you leave?

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jul 03, 2009, 08:02:15 AM »

jim jim jim GIT R DONE $Beer Chug\'n$

jimbo74 · « **Reply #26 on:** Jul 03, 2009, 11:30:13 PM »

i will be out in the garage @ 7am, come help me if you can!!!!!

NorCalToy · « **Reply #27 on:** Jul 04, 2009, 12:00:01 AM »

so aer you running that turbo head? i saw your sale/trade thread for a normal head...

jimbo74 · « **Reply #28 on:** Jul 04, 2009, 01:02:58 AM »

Quote from: NorCalToy on Jul 04, 2009, 12:00:01 AM

so aer you running that turbo head? i saw your sale/trade thread for a normal head...

had no interest in it, i am running it

it was decked .001, dont know if that is important or not, but don't care too much @ this point

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #29 on:** Jul 04, 2009, 07:53:30 AM »

well it should help with compression. glad to see you got some progress done

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