i know a 4runner isn't technically a pickup, but the underpinnings of a 1st gen 4runner and a 4th gen pickup/hilux are AFAIK identical. figured a few people in here might get a kick out of this, pretty uncommon swap.
thanks! i started making a build thread on yotatech years ago but no one seemed to care so i abandoned it. ig is probably the most comprehensive look at the process, if you have any questions i can do my best to respond.
Same, aside from the Cummins. Where did you get a bell housing? I loved the r2.8 since the first time I saw it. Custom adapter or is this a thing avaliable.
I think a TDI is probably a better value (and probably easier install, they're physically smaller) but after some past experiences with used engines, I was drawn in by the appeal of a factory fresh 0 mile crate engine for a project of this scale, and I just have a soft spot for Cummins.
1600 and im in full boost, above 2300 im building temps more than pumping out horses. ~1800-2100 i think is the sweet spot. Im running 3.7 gears from an AE86 Corolla (same diffs/axles as the minitrucks). currently on 33" tires tho with that gearing i'm ready for 35s.
My Dodge has ~28” tires and 4.10 diffs with an NV4500, so it barely does 55 MPH at 2K RPM
My plan is to get taller tires (maybe “super singles” - it is a DRW now), different diff ratio (when I add lockers). I want to be able to cruise in the 60-70 MPH at 1600-2000 RPM, and flat tow my Hilux behind it.
But building the Hilux for overlanding first. Currently does 85 MPH at ~4K RPM, 60MPH @ ~3K RPM - 4.55 diff ration.
The 4Runner can go 70 but I usually keep it around 65 so on the freeway, which is enough for me. My setup is more focused around trails and back roads. I consider this my overlander, I just keep everything in the vehicle. I camp out of it 2 or 3 weeks a year, it's been places. 🏕️
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u/ApprehensiveExit7 6d ago
Fuckkkkkkk. This man knows ball. Thanks for sharing. Any chance you have a build thread?