The Frankenstein Build! LT/Expo/Trail rig..and BS

It doesn't have to be down a year but it will be a while. I do have to say it's not jus throwing a turbo on there, there's a lot more work to it and then you have to track down problems that show up and all other kind of crap. And thats coming from my experience with the 240 (which was only custom intercooler/tube routing)

 

I like where this is going.

 

Pre-95 2wd pickups had the 7.5 rear

 

Are you planning on using stock cats? I'd suggest at least getting high flows

 

You say that now...but one you have boost it always is just a little more.

 

Yea my rebuild on my supra took 2.5 years.

Sure. I bet it's over 2 months easy.

But yea 300 is easy.

Ahh that makes sense

 

you will need to fly in monte every weekend for months AFTER its "done" to constantly work on it and tune it and fix the little things

but more so you need to realistically be able to build the thing by your self, if not how do you ever hope to fix it if something goes seriously wrong? And guess what even very well built turbo set ups eat shit every now and then.

 

well...when you graduate...its time to buy a shit ton of tools and let the endless frustration of working on vehicles begin!

 

Make sure your workspace is comfy... a radio/sound system is a good idea. I've spent more time in my garage than i thought i would... nice lighting and a radio makes a huge difference, also concrete floors are a must, or that rubber tile stuff is nice. It's the little stuff

 

Working under a truck with headphones...not gonna work haha

Cheap stereo ain't bad.

But it'll be fun no doubt.

Also...one of the top rules of overland expedition truck Ben...don't fuck with the engine, leave it stock. Just saying. Haha


Just pulled the front diff. Mother of fucking god what a pitfa. Couldn't get the fill or drain plugs off. Mounts where a bitch. Just...what a bitch.

So pissed I don't have lockers. Doing this twice is gonna suck.

 

Couldn't get the drain? I always have trouble with that 10 mm allen socket thing. Not sure why its so hard.

Also, agree a 100% on not messing with the engine for best dependability. Stock is best.

 

Ya I've tried a number of times with head phones. Just doesent work. Always rip em out when I'm trying to think or they also get caught on stuff.

And that's what I thought on the expo thing but didnt say anything. High hp turbo motor and reliable long distance off road expo truck don't really go together, sorry. It just doesent

 

Which is why I went away from the supercharger idea... Haha don't want more parts to have to worry about.

 

Oh he's gonna come in and say if it's built right it's perfectly fine and it won't break yada yada

 

Can't predict everything. Sometimes stuff just breaks haha

 

The front diff was so shitty. I am glad we started with it first. It made the rear seem like nothing.

 

It's a 12 for the drain and 10 for the fill.

Yea big boost especially custom..not always the smartest idea.

Sc is okay long as you don't over do it IMO.

Yea freaking sucked. Now can't figure out how to get the carrier off the clam shell

 

Whatever, haha

Maybe this?

 

I'm hold back ,y dad from that. He is like Jeremy clarkson after 10 mins of dicking with it haha

 

Mine fucking stripped with very little torque applied, i fucking hate allen sockets. I've gotta weld a bolt to it to get it off, did it for another local member too who had stripped his.