Author Topic: Z's 88 4Runner Build: Projekt Valkyrie (Read 21443 times)

wakkjobb · « **Reply #30 on:** Jan 07, 2012, 04:01:37 PM »

Collecting parts is boring; get to the fun stuff-- chop-n-weld!

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #31 on:** Jan 16, 2012, 09:03:07 PM »

Really debating weather or not to run the 302. I am really on the fence to run either a 22RE or the 302.

We have a 302 sittin here, but it most likely needs a rebuild and most if not all new accessories. With that, I dont really know what trans to run. I would like to run a Toy trans and Tcase, so Im thinkin W56. Will it hold up? And finding an adapter or making one? I know that NWOR has one but Im not really down for spending and ass load of money. This is kind of a budget build

I dont really have any RE stuff. All I really have is a 85 block, but no crank or rods, and a R/RE head. So Im in close to the same boat on both engines.

Maybe swap in a 3RZ?

83yota · « **Reply #32 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 08:22:03 AM »

This is what I got told when looking at doing my SB swap in my 85. "The Toyota tranny will hold up great as long as you dont put your foot in it." (NWOR support) "What is the fun in haveing a SB in a Toyota if you can't get on it?" (My response)
"I understad what you are saying, but the Toyota tranny is not meant for that kind of abuse." (NWOR support)

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #33 on:** Jan 18, 2012, 03:47:48 PM »

Quote from: 83yota on Jan 17, 2012, 08:22:03 AM

This is what I got told when looking at doing my SB swap in my 85. "The Toyota tranny will hold up great as long as you dont put your foot in it." (NWOR support) "What is the fun in haveing a SB in a Toyota if you can't get on it?" (My response)
"I understad what you are saying, but the Toyota tranny is not meant for that kind of abuse." (NWOR support)

Yeah I have been readin that on SB builds. I think I might go with a 3rz if I can find one.

My buddies buddy had an 85 PU with a blown motor for 450 that I wanna get for parts.

wakkjobb · « **Reply #34 on:** Jan 18, 2012, 08:22:04 PM »

A while back there was a 3RZ long block for like $100 near me; kept popping up on craigslist. You'd need the whole wiring business, but it'd be a start. The guy I got my sheet metal from has a 3RZ; I can check what he wants but I think it's $400? He also has an EFI engine and a carb'd engine... both complete.

Didn't I already say that?

$Beer Chug\'n$

edit: checked prices... http://cosprings.craigslist.org/pts/2767941303.html

The guy is really cool too; not some flaky POS.

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #35 on:** Jan 18, 2012, 09:40:31 PM »

Thanks man. I shot him another email.

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #36 on:** Jan 19, 2012, 12:33:41 AM »

What engine is it set up for? The 22r/re still? If so I'd just find a motor and slap it in. Easiest way to get it wheeling imo.

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #37 on:** Jan 19, 2012, 09:53:03 AM »

Its set up for a 3.slow but the PO chopped the harness

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #38 on:** Jan 19, 2012, 10:14:28 AM »

Quote from: wakkjobb on Jan 18, 2012, 08:22:04 PM

A while back there was a 3RZ long block for like $100 near me; kept popping up on craigslist. You'd need the whole wiring business, but it'd be a start. The guy I got my sheet metal from has a 3RZ; I can check what he wants but I think it's $400? He also has an EFI engine and a carb'd engine... both complete.

Didn't I already say that?

$Beer Chug\'n$

edit: checked prices... http://cosprings.craigslist.org/pts/2767941303.html

The guy is really cool too; not some flaky POS.

He said theyve been sold

wakkjobb · « **Reply #39 on:** Jan 20, 2012, 04:49:29 PM »

$I\'m Down$

I'll keep an eyeball out for engines if you're still doing a 22R/RE install. Wish I hadn't scrapped all my 4-cyl stuff, but that crank needed work and the cylinders were bellmouthed so it would have been more work than it would be worth.

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #40 on:** Jan 21, 2012, 02:49:28 AM »

Right on thanks man.

wakkjobb · « **Reply #41 on:** Jan 22, 2012, 08:27:41 AM »

WTF are you doing up so damn late/early?

$250 for another 22R and G54 trans:
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/pts/2780408801.html

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #42 on:** Jan 22, 2012, 09:41:35 AM »

Quote from: wakkjobb on Jan 22, 2012, 08:27:41 AM

WTF are you doing up so damn late/early?

$250 for another 22R and G54 trans:
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/pts/2780408801.html

I had jus gotten home from work haha. Late night at the theater.
Sweet thanks. I will check it out

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #43 on:** Jan 23, 2012, 09:39:11 AM »

My buddy might jump on it. He needs an engine bad. He spun a bearing on out last trip out. I am ultimately lookin for a 3rz swap.

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #44 on:** Feb 03, 2012, 02:27:29 PM »

Pickin up a Tacoma rear for $100 this weekend. Non elocker but better than the 81 3.90 axle in it now.
Edit: Skratch that. Further research and they arent as good as I thought

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #45 on:** Feb 03, 2012, 08:18:08 PM »

Sold the blown auto trans for $150. Guy wants it for parts

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #46 on:** Feb 08, 2012, 07:10:28 PM »

Found a complete 3rz swap to trade for and found a solid axle and a W56 tranny that a friend of mine has in Albuquerque. Parts are comin in slowly. Think I can make my July deadline?

wakkjobb · « **Reply #47 on:** Feb 08, 2012, 07:24:11 PM »

All that work and you're sticking a 4-banger in there? $That\'s Gay$

Kidding; bet yours runs before mine does. $I\'m Down$

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #48 on:** Feb 08, 2012, 07:38:31 PM »

Yeah, the dude asked the same question. Why not run a 3.4? Simple answer, cant afford it right now LOL $I\'m Down$ I would love to run the 3.4 over the 2.7 any day

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #49 on:** Feb 26, 2012, 11:14:22 PM »

Didnt get the engine. Didnt have enough cashola. Damn I need a better job haha. Its all good, it gives me time to save up to go with a 3.4 maybe

I wish I could actually get buildin already, instead of thinkin about it.

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #50 on:** Feb 28, 2012, 01:12:13 PM »

Couldn't afford to drive to Albq. to pick up those parts but a buddy of his is coming up next weekend. So hes gonna drop the parts in Denver for me. Gettin a solid front axle, IFS width rear, and a w56 tranny. Finally gettin this thing off the ground and ready to wheel.

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #51 on:** Mar 09, 2012, 02:07:48 AM »

Picked up the solid front and W56C for $200 today. Also got a v6 built v6 housing and shafts for free on Monday. Its coming together quickly. All I really need now is an engine and maybe some 63" chevys to get this show on the road. I am almost thinkin of running a 20r/22r hybrid for a while. I have all the parts, just need to the machining and assembly.

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #52 on:** Mar 19, 2012, 10:47:54 AM »

Looks like I am gonna be running a 22r in this sucker for a while. My buddy is swapping to a RE and I'm gettin the old engine, which he just put in. I just wanna get this sucker out on the trail sooner than later. I will make the engine swap later down the road. They hybrid is most likely going in my buddy's new to him 81. I am also running over the idea of Digi snow camo on the runner. I think it would look BA.

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #53 on:** Apr 25, 2012, 11:32:23 AM »

I have picked up a few more parts. Got a 4.10 3rd for the rear to match my front and a power steering box since the one that was on it went to my buddies truck. All I need now before I start the chop and weld now is rear leaf springs, front spring hanger, and an engine. I am for sure going with a 22r with a weber. Its gettin pulled out of my buddies 84. It has 150 comp on all cyls and runs like a champ. He is swapping to 22re with propane
My front axle with 4.10s

W56

Tcase from the truck when I swapped it for the 4.7 case. (I might put the 4.7 in here though)

V6 rear housing (I do have the shafts too) with armor, diff breather and triangulated shock mounts. Got it for free haha. My buddy paid $100 for it and all he wanted was the welded third.

I have been playing around with this idea for a while. I know its narrow but I am looking at getting another from a friend of mine, to splice into this one to make the proper width. I think it will look pretty sick once all is said and done.

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #54 on:** Apr 25, 2012, 02:23:14 PM »

Always nice to get a pile of parts going

Why is your buddy switching to a 22re? Isn't propane easier with a carb?

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #55 on:** Apr 25, 2012, 03:39:01 PM »

Quote from: Peterbuilt84 on Apr 25, 2012, 02:23:14 PM

Always nice to get a pile of parts going Why is your buddy switching to a 22re? Isn't propane easier with a carb?

That's what I was thinking. But he is pretty much dead set on EFI with propane.

91 ex-cab · « **Reply #56 on:** Apr 25, 2012, 08:48:34 PM »

Good to finally see some parts piling up even if its not the original plan, keep it up! Not sure I fully understood what you were thinking of doing with the rear axle, but sounds a little

to me.

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #57 on:** Apr 26, 2012, 12:41:07 AM »

Quote from: 91 ex-cab on Apr 25, 2012, 08:48:34 PM

Good to finally see some parts piling up even if its not the original plan, keep it up! Not sure I fully understood what you were thinking of doing with the rear axle, but sounds a little to me.

For sure. I really can't decide where I want to go with it haha. But bringin in parts makes me feel better about finally getting started on it. What do you mean about the rear axle bit?

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #58 on:** Apr 26, 2012, 01:09:56 AM »

Quote from: Zs Confederate Toy on Apr 26, 2012, 12:41:07 AM

For sure. I really can't decide where I want to go with it haha. But bringin in parts makes me feel better about finally getting started on it. What do you mean about the rear axle bit?

I think he was referring to this statement:

Quote from: Zs Confederate Toy on Mar 19, 2012, 10:47:54 AM

I have been playing around with this idea for a while. I know its narrow but I am looking at getting another from a friend of mine, to splice into this one to make the proper width. I think it will look pretty sick once all is said and done.

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #59 on:** Apr 26, 2012, 08:18:54 AM »

Fixed it haha. I guess I forgot to add a pic. Whooops. Its about custom fitting the FJC grill to the truck

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