XPOTRPR build & BS

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SL8568/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

hmmm.. interesting. never heard of it before, just did some reading and sounds beneficial for sure. the process doesnt sound bad either. I need to remove the Thermostat to drain whats in the block, but I was planning on swapping to the URD 170 T-stat.. perfect time to do that too.. might as well..

thanks man!

@Torspd @MrCrowntown any input on the Evans Coolant?

lol. thanks man. its just right around the block so going to get it isnt bad.

 

we just started stocking it down here. Its def expensive and the process is a little harder than you would think and the prep fluid is expensive but its pretty badass. We've been converting a ton of fleet vehicles and all our shop builds to it lately with good results. Not having to worry about cavitation or internal corrosion is nice and since theres no boilover the coolant works more effectively at pulling heat away from the block since there's no vapor barrier. And you never have to add coolant again. We have actually seen coolant temps rise on most of our conversions since its that much more effective at drawing heat off the block.

 

yeah I read the link you sent.. lol

how much?

 

It is definitely a very interesting idea, I personally have no first hand experience with it but am now very curious lol @XPOTRPR

 

texted you homie

 

Less overall stress. Have to change the pump to reduce its flow speed and pressure. Have to VERY thoroughyl flush out all of the old coolant. It has been proven to have better cooling efficiency.

 

that, I did not know. thanks.

hmmmm.. gonna think on this some. might just stick to Toyota Coolant for ease and availability.

 

Larger radiator will help a lot. I am about to send one to a manufacturer to make a larger one for the Tacoma. Unlike my last one.


***Edit*** Just read what @tubbsisland wrote. Nailed it.

 

Photo dump/Trip Report from yesterday's trip to Sedona with the wife @ItsLydiaYo. Pictures pulled from both our phones.

Great time as always. It was nice to get out and ditch work for a day. We drove up in the morning, got stopped by Highway Patrol just outside Camp Verde... first time I have ever been stopped for my tint, on any of my vehicles. Good guy, got a fix it ticket with some useful hints and tips per him.

Ran Broken Arrow since its been a few years. They widened it up so it's easier now for sure. A couple tighter sections I remembered witha tight turn around a rock is all wide enough for a fullsize, plus some. Despite that, it's still a fun, scenic trail. Played around a bit at some points..



Tried every line I could come up with.. eazy peazy.

Submarine rock.. the place was empty! It was so nice being up there all by ourselves.. at first.. then the Jeep tours started rolling through, including a Driver in training, was fun watching them. lol



shit...



Continued on out to a spot we realized we never checked out before, the end of Broken Arrow..



The Jeeps were hot on our trail.. so we ran.. again..






We got to a section and went up one of the obstacles the reverse direction, made a few of those damn Jeep tours wait.. lol Took a few attempts due to the wet conditions, but picked a better line the 3rd attempt and made it up, all while 3 or 4 Tours watched. After taking in the views and watching the Trainee Jeeper go down the obstacle 4 or 5 times, a family from Vermont rolled through in a rental Rubicon. Great people and loved wheeling, had Toyota's back home. We spent some time playing on the little obstacles after I mentioned to him I went up it, then continued on out and parted ways.



We then decided to check out Soldiers Pass. We've never been and its definitely a fun trail. stopped by Sink Hole.



more Jeeps...

 

Looks like a good time!!

Awesome pics and the truck is looking great as always!!!

 

Then continued on to the end of the trail. Hiked about a half mile and turned around as we just were not equipped for a hike. Turned around, and headed out. On the way out, we ran into our Jeep friends and had to squeeze off the trail for them to pass. They found they're way to Soldiers pass after checking out Schnebly and realizing that was a mistake. lol




We stopped at 7 pools on the way out to see what it was about.. didnt expect what was there. way cool! The family Jeep rolled through once again and I finally snagged a pic. was a nice Jeep for a rental. lol



Stopped by the old stomping grounds for break on the way out.. It was a great trip. not difficult, just fun and relaxing and just what we needed.

 

Those calipers ​

 

they're surprisingly holding up really well too! I was in all honestly expecting them to get destroyed the first time they saw dirt/sand. I figured they were going to get chipped to shit.. lol time will tell though.

 

They look sweet af man.

May be the inspiration I need to do mine already!!

keep up the good work buddy!

 

I appreciate it man.

If I would recommend one thing.. Maybe save up and buy new calipers and start with those. might save the headache of cleaning and hoping for a good finish. I also did a few coats of clear.

 

I have one caliper that's totally rusted to shit. Makes me want to upgrade to non oem ones lol

 

I would have loved to do an upgrade, but just couldnt justify it. rotors, pads, and some pretty'n up will have to suffice.

 

4 wheel disc makes it more expensive

 

As always it is great to read up on your trip reports as you have awesome pictures.