85 Xtra Cab Evolution

[Boomtacoma01]

Man, it's a rabbit hole for sure. That 3.4 TC should hopefully work, and it would be nice for me because most A340s in good shape are coming from 3.4 trucks.

Lets hope so at least.

 

[DutchVDub]

Where did you mount your tail lights with the tubed rear? I'm making progress on mine and trying to think about where I'm going to out them.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

I used some of the oval 6In trailer lights mounted vertically on some sheet metal in the inner side of the tubing to keep it out of the rocks and trees.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

Still working on the 2RZ Turbo. But as usual, I get sidetracked. I had been looking for a new cab for a while and picked this one up for a potential cab swap. Way to nice to even consider swapping onto the crawler. No dents, all glass is in tact and no rust. Needless to say, I have something else to work on now. Potentially a swap on to a donor chassis and frame.. Ill probably just end up chopping my cab on the crawler and replacing it with some tube and an aluminum skinned roof.

 

[Elvis-n-texas]

Looks awesome.

The extra torque from the long stroke/turbo will be great.

Winch been paying nice?

 

[Boomtacoma01]

Thanks!

Winch is still running strong (still has the ground that we added at K2). I pulled off the grille to get access to the tube/fin steering cooler and mounted it in the rear on the back half. I needed a measurement for an intercooler and will address the winch wiring while I'm there.

 

[OCD]

Quite the score on that cab. It’s even the right color! Go ahead and let me know when it’s in your way and I’ll come get it...

 

[Boomtacoma01]

For 500 I couldn't pass on it. I believe we both have a fondness for red.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

I got some help from a buddy and reworked the front suspension, shock mounts, steering mount. It was all based around a subframe assembly that he had developed for another build. Overall, I'm stoked. I have more up-travel front and rear and my overall ride height is right at 3" lower. had to do a little maintenance while I was in there with a new PSC TC pump, belt and pulley.

Added a Joes Racing steering wheel and quick car disconnect for ****s and giggles. I eliminated My steering column controls during the process which forced me to rewire the headlights. Moved the Vision X pods to the OEM location and put some Baja Designs S1s on the bump bar.

Still ****ing with the 2RZ Turbo build. Harness came in las week I and got it plugged in. I think I have my preliminary routing for the intercooler set up but wont know till I get it in the engine bay. getting real damn close to pulling the 22re.

Currently getting the exhaust finished, HDPE skids mounted and fabricating a Trans pan skid which will attach to the subframe assembly.

Hopefully shaking it down next week in Mason @ K2

 

[Deleted member 1632]

Awesome! Love seeing the updates on this truck! Been following the progress on this truck for what seems like 10yrs on like 5 different forums!!

 

[Boomtacoma01]

Appreciate it. I always joke its the longest relationship I've been able to keep! 12 yrs of ownership this past February..

 

[Deleted member 1632]

Appreciate it. I always joke its the longest relationship I've been able to keep! 12 yrs of ownership this past February..

I know right? My Tacoma is tied with my wife as my longest relationship, 17yrs!! I think she beats the Tacoma by 4months or so.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

Mine was tied with my ex-wife until about 4 years ago lol. Freed up some funds ha ha.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

BTW I have pulled off that boner-like BOV assembly on the cold side of the TB. I finally found the right part to get it done correctly.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

HDPE Skid is in place. Modified my old Trans Skid to work with the subframe assembly. Its skinned with Ar500.
Going to go beat on it this weekend..

 

[Boomtacoma01]

Started on the 2rz swap. Just have to clean up some wiring and add a little paint hopefully.

 

[Leatherhead_25]

Excited to see this rz rip, Hopefully the stock ecu will hold up for a few. Haltech **** is expensive.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

You and me too. I have 2 rigs torn apart currently in my garage. I have faith in my redneck ingenuity

 

[Boomtacoma01]

Managed to get a test fit of the 2rz in over the weekend. I still have to replace the Trans mount and install the torque converter.
No major clearance issues besides the brake lines and the fuel pressure regulator. I ordered some parts to start mocking up the intercooler piping so I can size the intercooler to the space I have available in front of the radiator and above my M8000.

 

[Penetrode Offroad]

Nice

 

[Boomtacoma01]

Pretty sure my frame is slightly tweaked on the driver side. The mounts didn't want to line up. Had to re-drill a motor mount hole. Finished up a lot of the little **** : Torque converter to flex plate bolted up, installed the starter and associated wiring, spliced in a new pig tail to convert the round alternator plug to a a flat 3 pin, reworked and re-ran a bunch of hoses and lines. Got my intercooler somewhat mocked up. I wanted to use a universal one but couldn't find one in the dimensions That I needed. I found one for a Volvo S40 that fit the bill and was only a hundred bucks so I gave it a try. Looks like my grille will fit over it nicely with some slight mods.

Handy diagram for converting the alternator plug from a 22re to a 2RZ

Tried to fire it last night to no avail. One of the brand new injectors is leaking at the fuel rail and I discovered a leak coming from my TurboSmart Fuel Press Regulator. I have to pull that and check it out. I may try the OEM FPR to see if I can get it to run. May have to get an aftermarket fuel rail from Paradise if this one is fukd.. Mo Problems means Mo $$$

 

[Boomtacoma01]

I got the engine to run this past week after replacing the leaky injector. Looks like I knocked the upper o ring when I installed it. I had to relocate the FPR and re plumb the fuel return line. Intercooler is mocked up and plumbed in. I need a few more tube clamps. Now to get all of the gauges wired in and some sort of exhaust added.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

I had to reroute the IC piping to make room for my steering resi. Retrofitted a sheet metal dash and got 90 percent of the gauges installed. Getting close to a test drive. Going to try to get the steering and last bit of wiring knocked out this week.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

I finally got the new engine to run correctly today. Surprisingly the right MAF sensor will do that. I have about 3 weeks to get my long list of **** done now.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

Worked on re-routing the the fuel return hose last night. Since the OEM 22re feed and return lines are on the pass side, they come pretty dam close to the the turbo exhaust. Too close for comfort. Will get the fuel feed rerouted this evening to be safe. Also got the PSC resi plumbed to the steering pump, filled and bled. Getting really close to driving under its own power soon.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

 

[Boomtacoma01]

Did some reassembly today. Installed a restrictor on the oil feed, replumbed the turbo drain, installed new turbo manifold studs, fabbed up the exhaust with a race bullet resonator, fixed the crushed Atlas breather hose and reinstalled the rear skid. Most importantly the smoking issue is gone. Pulled it out of the garage for the first time since June. Power is there it wants to drive through the brakes.

 

[Leatherhead_25]

How much boost you gonna try first? Interested to see how the turbo does crawling at slow speeds.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

I have a 7lb spring in my waste gate. This weekend should be a good test to see if the turbo can spool correctly. I’m hoping the manually controlled auto will help build boost as well. May be a little trial and error in the beginning.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

Had to clearance the hood for the IC piping and PSC resi.. Not super happy with it but it will have to work. Still need to install the Hood pins since the factory latch was removed for the intercooler.