Author Topic: SqWADoosh's 85 Runner Build Thread (Read 324408 times)

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #210 on:** Feb 04, 2015, 03:32:11 PM »

Quote from: zippo on Feb 04, 2015, 03:19:49 PM

That's crazy clean looking

Yeah it was the fabled "old man's hunting truck". It had a tree fall on it during a windstorm and total it. I lucked out for sure.

helipilot77 · « **Reply #211 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 06:45:12 AM »

Super clean!

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #212 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 06:32:41 AM »

Pulled the trigger on a radiator yesterday. All aluminum dual core 2 row by Nippon Racing. Hopefully it should solve my hot soak issues. Also got a re-manufactured ifs box from Marlin on the way. Should be the last piece of the puzzle for my suspension and steering overhaul. That is once All-Pro gets off their asses and gets me my springs, shackles, and shocks. My patience is really growing thin with them.

OVRAROK · « **Reply #213 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 07:52:40 AM »

i think you will be happy with radiator, dropped temps by 15-20 degrees

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #214 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 09:23:10 AM »

Quote from: ovrarok on Feb 06, 2015, 07:52:40 AM

i think you will be happy with radiator, dropped temps by 15-20 degrees

Picked up a new 180* thermostat to throw in at the same time.

BigBluePile · « **Reply #215 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 10:10:43 AM »

I've long debated the aluminum radiator upgrade. I currently have a plastic tank one......sigh

LittleSteve · « **Reply #216 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 02:04:02 PM »

I know a man that will make a four core all aluminium radiator......
With inlet and outlet wherever you want which is convenient as a stock one wont work with a v8

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #217 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 02:28:13 PM »

Quote from: LittleSteve on Feb 06, 2015, 02:04:02 PM

I know a man that will make a four core all aluminium radiator......
With inlet and outlet wherever you want which is convenient as a stock one wont work with a v8

I wish I would have known that

LittleSteve · « **Reply #218 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 02:50:37 PM »

Its never too late....

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #219 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 03:00:37 PM »

Quote from: LittleSteve on Feb 06, 2015, 02:50:37 PM

Its never too late....

It is when I've already bought one and its on the way. Its all good its going to do great for me I'm sure.

LittleSteve · « **Reply #220 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 03:15:58 PM »

Quote from: SqWADoosh on Feb 06, 2015, 03:00:37 PM

It is when I've already bought one and its on the way. Its all good its going to do great for me I'm sure.

Sorry man it never occured to me to speak up when i read through the other day

helipilot77 · « **Reply #221 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 08:26:28 PM »

Quote from: LittleSteve on Feb 06, 2015, 02:04:02 PM

I know a man that will make a four core all aluminium radiator......
With inlet and outlet wherever you want which is convenient as a stock one wont work with a v8

Hmmm...
I have had my eye on an Australian aluminum 3 core that will bolt in for AU$320 or £163 shipped. could your contact beat that price?

LittleSteve · « **Reply #222 on:** Feb 07, 2015, 04:50:32 AM »

Quote from: helipilot77 on Feb 06, 2015, 08:26:28 PM

Hmmm...
I have had my eye on an Australian aluminum 3 core that will bolt in for AU$320 or £163 shipped. could your contact beat that price?

I will find out. Its easier for you to get stuff from oz as your not that far away....
I doubt it as there custom made..
Hence why i will be using him as the inlet and outlet are nothing like anything else want him to see if he can mount it further forward in its case so it gives more rad/fans(electric)/pulley clearance. Should be able to go thirty mm deeper with the body lift 1-1/4"..... Thats the plan anyway

helipilot77 · « **Reply #223 on:** Feb 07, 2015, 07:48:08 AM »

No I think you are right that custom would be a lot more expensive.

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #224 on:** Feb 07, 2015, 10:25:29 AM »

Quote from: helipilot77 on Feb 07, 2015, 07:48:08 AM

No I think you are right that custom would be a lot more expensive.

Nate you should check out the one I picked up. Dual core and 2 row all aluminum for $200 bucks. I'm sure that would be more than enough.

helipilot77 · « **Reply #225 on:** Feb 07, 2015, 03:10:27 PM »

Won't work for a diesel. The input/output are opposite.

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #226 on:** Feb 07, 2015, 04:41:56 PM »

Quote from: helipilot77 on Feb 07, 2015, 03:10:27 PM

Won't work for a diesel. The input/output are opposite.

Ahhh

didn't think about that.

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #227 on:** Feb 12, 2015, 07:42:56 AM »

New radiator showed up yesterday. Looks to be of good quality. No cap however which is a shame. Anyone know a good place to get Toyota caps? Just the dealer I suppose?

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #228 on:** Feb 12, 2015, 07:45:43 AM »

I also will need to ground this radiator because of it being aluminum correct?

OVRAROK · « **Reply #229 on:** Feb 12, 2015, 08:10:44 AM »

I don't run a ground strap, I would think that bolts holding it in would ground it

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #230 on:** Feb 12, 2015, 08:18:54 AM »

Quote from: ovrarok on Feb 12, 2015, 08:10:44 AM

I don't run a ground strap, I would think that bolts holding it in would ground it

My understanding is that electrolysis is a problem when running these aluminum radiators. I see your point though that the bolts should adequately ground the radiator. Maybe I'll freshen up my ground from my body to frame (probably a good thing to do anyways) just to make sure.

84Flatbed · « **Reply #231 on:** Feb 12, 2015, 08:31:28 AM »

I picked up a Sankei cap from Napa. I don't remember if it was in stock but they can get most parts next day.

OVRAROK · « **Reply #232 on:** Feb 12, 2015, 08:53:09 AM »

I did what's called, the big three upgrade, Google it

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #233 on:** Feb 12, 2015, 09:33:20 AM »

Quote from: ovrarok on Feb 12, 2015, 08:53:09 AM

I did what's called, the big three upgrade, Google it

I've heard of it. Don't know if its really necessary to go to that extent. I only have a stock stereo with only one working speaker after all

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #234 on:** Feb 13, 2015, 08:05:42 PM »

Quote from: liveoak on Feb 13, 2015, 08:04:36 PM

So I'm guessing you are happy with the radiator you bought? Just making sure, I'm about to pull the trigger on the same one

I'm putting it in tomorrow buddy. The initial quality seems good though.

RyanV · « **Reply #235 on:** Feb 13, 2015, 09:57:02 PM »

EDIT: cant erase my post?

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #236 on:** Feb 14, 2015, 12:07:07 PM »

Got my refurbished ifs box and some flair from marlin yesterday.

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #237 on:** Feb 16, 2015, 08:46:32 AM »

Well I was quite productive this weekend. Got quite a few things checked off my list that I have been procrastinating about.

17. ~~Replace tired stock 22re radiator (All Aluminum Nippon)~~

Got the shroud and old radiator out.

I have to say the 3RZ has this amazing drain nipple for the block which made draining a breeze!

The new radiator had a bent mounting bracket that I had to take the vice grips to. Got it bent as straight as I could and the radiator mounted right up.

18.~~Replace stock 3RZ thermostat with 180* (LCE sells it and its accompanying o-ring)~~

While I was in there I decided to upgrade the thermostat to the 180* one.

Results after the new rad and thermostat. Block was at 198* before.

21.~~Belts are squealing on acceleration (replace with Toyota bando belts sourced from dealer)~~

Did the belts since I had the rad out and they had been lightly squealing on acceleration.