n0rth's Tacoma build

How did you adjust for the bodylift gap on your front bumper?

 

Here you go.

 

Hey n0rth, I looked through a lot of your build and it looks great! I had a few questions about the supercharger though. It's been a few years since you installed it correct? How's it holding up? Any extra problems created by the boost, like leaky head gaskets or anything?

I'm strongly considering the kit for my 2tr as well, I could really use some more power on the highway. Also I know it's probably not a huge concern for your truck but did you see a significant difference in mpg after you added the supercharger?

Thanks a lot brother!

 

I never had any issues with the S/C everything worked well and the URD kit is top notch. I sold the truck to my nephew 3 months ago he over revved it shifting from 5th to 2nd (new to a stick and probably way to much truck for him) and floated a valve on the #1 cylinder it was an expensive mistake for him and a huge headache for myself and my sister. The truck is back together and running like a top, I would say operator error with a zero tolerance head is the only issue I've heard of with the S/C. Fuel mileage did take a small hit lost a few MPG's but it wasn't to bad if I didn't drive like a knucklehead.

 

Sad to see you sold it.

Lucky first truck to have.

 

Agreed, what an awesome first vehicle to have!

 

Great looking build man! Did you have to upgrade your clutch pressure plate after installing the supercharger? Or did the stock clutch hold up to the extra power? Im considering this for my 4 banger and i am wondering if ill have to upgrade

 

I ran the stock clutch until I sold it. It now has an upgraded heavy duty clutch after my nephew finished it off.

 

looking through searches for twin sticks, it looked like you ran your twin stick case before you got a crawl box, is that right?

got a twin stick case coming from wyatt this spring...will be running without a dual case

 

Which one did he end up going with? I read about another 2.7L S/C'd member on here that went with an LCE clutch.. I'm thinking about going this route possibly.. I've read mixed reviews about the competition clutch brand for the 5spd's so I'm shying away from those a bit.

 

I ran just the twin stick for about a year, then added the crawl box later. Its a pretty easy swap since the only fab work is routing the shifters.

I can't remember which one he's running, the truck is in Austin now and Bearden automotive has been doing the work for them.

 

seems like it would be pretty straight forward...Wyatt suggested to get both sticks next to the main shifter, so we're shooting for that...

 

I think the sticks next to the shifter work well with the auto, imo its tight with a manual why I chose to come up through the cup holders.

 

check out @05Taco4x4 fj hubrunners build thead to see how he has his set up with a manual

 

Great build! How do you like the 4.88 gears?

 

Wow this is an impressive build! Thanks for sharing the journey

 

Oh, shucks, we might have a thread revival on our hands....

 

Very nice, I'm looking forward to seeing this.

 

Very slick build. Where did you relocate your battery to?

 

Me too. Hope you've been well pal. Get the hell back to Idaho soon.