boostedka's Turbo 3RZ Tacoma

I like it so far. It made a very noticeable difference in the throw of the shift, MUCH shorter. It does seem a little tough to get it into 1st when I come to stop sometimes. IDK if that has to do with the gearing I'm running though (4.88).

 

I'd be interested to know what IC size you can fit behind that bumper w/o the winch. I would like to get either a plate or tube bumper at some point down the line; probably w/o a winch thought. Ideally I'd like to be able to keep my current IC set up. Let us know what you come up with.

 

Trying to piece together a kit, what is the difference in a down pipe and a hot pipe?

Down pipe connects to the exhaust right?

Also, found this for an intercooler mount....or could put it directly behind the grill if its thin.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...re1v-lHqiAxUha47J4sJXVAw&ust=1481751173576517

 

Down pipe connects the exhaust ride of the turbo to the exhaust and a hot pipe connects the compressor outlet side of the turbo to the IC

 

Makes sense now, thanks man.

 

Installed a new powder coated valve cover tonight I scored off of @Sitnlow4life



Did a couple other maintenance things too while it the cover was off:
New PCV valve and grommet


New Felpro valve cover gasket and spark plug tube gaskets:


And a knock off eBay pseudo TRD oil cap:



Came out great! Thanks again Todd!

 

Very nice man, great work

 

Thanks for checking it out

Looks like the rebuild you're doing is coming along pretty nicely!

 

yank that oil cap off and layer come clearcoat over it, otherwise that TRD sticker is gonna last about a week lol

 

You're being silly, @aeok18109. It's only 25-ish bucks and a 30 minute job to replace the shifter seat and bushing. The OEM seat even if it's in good shape is very squishy and rubbery. The Marlin Crawler seat is made of much more firm material. For me it was such a difference that I decided not to get a short throw kit at all.

 

I see where he is coming from. It does suck to pay for it twice with shipping.

That being said, it is a fantastic upgrade.

Marlin shifter seat + mt-90 = New Transmisson

 

How much of a difference does MT 90 make? I used Mobile1 after I reassembled everything just b/c that's what I had already. I may switch it out if it makes a noticeable difference

 

I noticed it dropped into gear faster. I believe Toyota synchros love gl4 over gl5.

But I have no idea what oil was in there from the PO.

 

My dad changed all the fluids in mine, including Redline mt 90 in the trans and It feels lIke he swapped a new trans in

 

Nice. Thanks guys. I may do that then. What'd you use in your tcase?

 

I believe it was 75-90, I just googled it. Don't remember the brand but the truck actually accelerates in 5th gear now, whole lot easier on the hwy

 

I just put mt-90 in both

 

if its like the second gens, they both spec the same gear oil so in theory you could put it in both.

 

Nice. Looks like it's cheaper to buy a gallon size of it so I'll just do both at the same time