StAndrew's Build

Got the Transmission Valve Body off today for shift kit install. Not too hard but very messy. Didn't get many pics due to being covered in trans fluid but got a few.

Draining (fluid is nice and clean because I got a flush like 2 months ago. What a waist ):



Pan off. At this point things got very messy so pics were put on hold:





I had to rush the VB to FedEx to catch the truck. Here is what is left (Ill be covering it up shortly):



Expecting it to be returned by the upcoming Friday for install.

 

Bad ass truck man! Crazy I was looking at your build and some CREE Led's at the same time. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200342&pf_rd_i=507846
Debating on wether to get them or not. How do you like them? Also are you running off a single relay? I got two 55w lights in the back but want to upgrade so curious if I could just swap em out. Thanks man and sweet truck!

 

Thanks. Not really bad ass until I get a new front bumper though .

Those lights are def a good deal. Nice and bright and no leaking/fogging yet (been rained on a lot). 1 relay, yes.

 

subbing this, is the the CX racing kit?

 

Yeah. I got a smaller IC and will be mounting it much diff than the kit though. Probably want a smaller Turbo though but Im gonna stick with this one and see how it works.

 

Shift kit delivery delayed until Monday . However got my "rocket ship" (as my wife put it). Three piece belly skids:

 

whoa.. super interested in your turbo setup. your truck is BA

 

Thanks man. Was saving up for a TRD blower but when I saw this kit for ~$1000 cheaper, I knew I had to have it. Got very lucky and got some used parts, but buying used, Ill still be at the same price as the TRD, URD 7th, and pulley, but with more HP .


No just to find some time to install...

 

Well Valve Body is MIA... FUCK


Im still awaiting a call, hopefully is just a misunderstanding...

 

this is gonna be so cool. how many miles are on the truck?

 

Thanks man. ~125k (babied). Not gonna be cool if I don't get my VB back...

 

ya thats no fun... hopefully they find it because I wanna see this thing turbo'd already!

 

So shipper forgot to ship Friday. VB shipped yesterday and should be in today. Got a shipping # this time so crossing my fingers.

 

Do you know anybody that wants to buy a 285 75 16 treadwright mt spare??? Hint hint????

 

Haha, no thanks, got one.


Besides, got to throw $300+ at Toyota to fix the VB. The gasket was f-ed and Im just about at wits end with this stupid thing.

 

Transmission update:

VB was shipped late. Installed Wed. No shifting. Turns out, VB was shipped with a defective gasket. Getting my truck towed to transmission shop this Saturday. Expect to get fixed Monday...

Full review on the guy that did my shift body work pending final install, etc... So far very unhappy with how he's addressing his mistakes

 

shoulda said fuck it and done a 5 speed swap..haha

be wayyy more fun with the boost....haha

just saying haha

also..sad you got that belly pan..


now boost this shit already

 

I really want to but then I would need a regear and twin stick... I got a few hick ups to figure out before I even start the damn turbo... .


I was hopping to be done by Feb but now my mark is by the end of Feb...