PNW RZ Powered Trail Cars-Build

[ToyCrwlDevlp]

man i dig the work with the TIG. very time consuming but the end result is so much better and stronger. very nice work

[Chilkat]

Double shear steer! Our proto set.

[jsymmns]

Looks tuff

[Chilkat]

New passenger side motor mount. The frame mount is a factory RZ block mount. We now have all the room needed for the high pinion and bent upper link.





With the MC mounted closer to the seat, the factory brake pedal assembly would no longer work. The pedal needed to move left a few and forward a few more. This was a good time to change the ratio.

[Chilkat]

Tube work mission update report kkssshhh over.









suspension clearance stretch, check!







Driver comfort test, check check!



Then I did the HAPPY DANCE

[R.DesJardin]

Originally Posted by Chilkat

Tube work mission update report kkssshhh over.

suspension clearance stretch, check!

Driver comfort test, check check!

Then I did the HAPPY DANCE

Come on man! I was really into the pics until....................the HAPPY DANCE! Awesome work as usual.

[my85runner]

Wow, your build looks sweet! I just got your 2rz/3rz swap motor mounts and they are Very nice product and very fast turn around too. Great job and keep it up.

[Chilkat]

I didnt know it at the time but I built a Sidekick. The overall length is the same. The Sidekick sits on 31" tires, the bald 38 TSL's measure out at 35". Next on the to do list will be the exhaust, drive lines and Intake manifold.





We rented a chopper for these next two photos! Enjoy, it was expensive.

[notyourmomslx450]

looking good. you are gonna put a dash bar back in the "anchor" buggy, right? Looks like a great place for a big rock to intrude on the passenger area in a rollover.

[freeclimber00]

I dig that you guys put the rear Coil overs on the link for a little extra room under the tire. Most people (race trucks aside) just bolt them to the axle.

I will remember that and maybe employ sometime...

Nice work.....

[Chilkat]

I'll post some pics up of the "dash bar" when I can. It was one of the pieces I was holding off on because I needed to make sure I could pull the motor and trans out the front of my rig and leave room for steering and brakes. Its tight quarters with the motor pushed back so far, but I have made something that I am really happy with...

[Chilkat]

Decided to do away with the wheel spacers. It's been a while since I've gone without them, but it seems right. A light sanding was called for because the dimpled hole in the wheels were now making contact with the V6 calipers. The calipers only needed a whisker removed.





Won't get much bigger than a 36 on this rig.



Got a good start on the intake manifold this week. The throttle body will face rearwards and cross to the passenger side.



I just love this tool.

[R.DesJardin]

This build is awesome, I've got to take some time to drive down and see this and then spend the weekend wheelin' Oregon.
You must know someone with a CNC Miling Machine to do that kind of stuff????? They might even trade labor for labor on stuff.

[Chilkat]

Here's the new intake manifold for the 04 non turbo RZ. There was a clearance issue between the intake manifold and the brake booster. Problem solved!







This should stop those pesky dents from multiplying. Still need to add a couple tubes before its done.





The wiring begins.

[BCzuk]

Intake is badass!

Nice build

[OldGold3VZE]

Sickness. It'll be interesting to see how the air chair works out, since that shock was designed around a linkage actuated MTB with an average of a 2.5:1 leverage ratio. Sorry, I work for a MTB shock tuning company, had to throw a comment about the shock out there. Love the build!

[Chilkat]

Finally some pictures of my "dash bar"... I reckin I will do another removable tube directly over my motor from "A" pillar driver to passenger for some added protection from the seemingly unavoidable flop.



What is that Aluminum rectangular shape doing on the intake side of his motor you might be thinking???? Well its my custom shorty intake for the turbo setup. I love the line of sight I gained from this mod and I hope it will make throttle response nice and crisp, plus it gave me legs a bit more room

extreme closeup


More pictures before the end of the week showing the end product.

[Chilkat]

Here is a finish up look at my aluminum intake.







I did a slight angle to kick the throttle body towards the center of the car

[mtnkid85]

Both of those intakes are ridiculous! I was interested in what your plans where for them, glad to see you went all out.

Maybe I missed it but what are the Turbo specs? PSI, fuel mods, ect?

Also its making my head hurt keeping the two rigs straight in all the pictures, lol.

[Chilkat]

yeh, both builds are pretty extensive without spending money on everything, I recycled my stock intake and some other aluminum i had around the shop to build my short intake which gave me more visibility and room in the cockpit. As for the turbo, I am going with 4-7 psi. I will start low and edge my way up. I am going to see what the stock computer can handle. There will be minimal fuel mods if any to start, but we will see where that gets me. I have heard good things about turbo charging these motors with low boost. Also I have an 01 motor which has bigger fuel injectors (pink tops) that can handle a little boost and my computer from what research I have done has fuel parameters that can keep up. I am not sure on the specs of my turbo, but I got it from off a mercedes diesel. I purchased it from a Mercedes mechanic who said it produces boost at low rpm so it shouldn't lag too much. The power to weight ratio should be awesome! I'll see what I can get for turbo specs if you are interested.

[RcBro]

Rigs are looking sweet. Maybe I should look into the turbos alittle more before I do my swap to accommodate for any clearance issue that may arise.

I sent you guys an email a few days back.

[R.DesJardin]

Alex,
You are a craftsman elite, the stuff you build is amazing. I can't wait to see these done. Mailing you something tomorrow.
The turbo, it's tough to find a bunch of data on real world off-road use. Most of the stuff is 2wd Taco drag racers and all they want is mega top end power. I think the low boost with the pink's will be the hot ticket, no other mods needed. If you get above 8psi it sounds like that is when you really have to dump the money into them. But that's just what I've read on the internet.

[Chilkat]

Finally I got to doing some exhaust work.

2.5" all the way



Doubled up the tube thickness for extra strength at the turbo

[R.DesJardin]

As always awesome!

[87lt1rx7]

well, I am convinced. my tired 22r is going away for a 2rz once the opportunity arises. I would also like to see more details on turbocharging the 2rz. are there any other websites you are going off of?