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I don't know. We're going to shed as much weight as possible and see where we end up. Anyone know the base weight of a v8 4Runner so we can see how much we shed when all is said and done? Internal. Quote:
Leaving. I've see way too many teams strip out tons of electrical to save 5 lbs just to go out of the race due to an electrical issue. Quote:
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Awesome - if you're at the race in Feb, I'd love to have someone of your experience helping us out as much as possible!
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Thanks for the encouragement! I read a post a year or two ago on Pirate where the Toyota Enthusiasts were getting depressed at how much Toyota builds are dropping out of KOH and how Jeeps are taking over. Maybe this build will help turn the tables... EDIT: Found the post that stuck with me for a long time: https://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyo...ss-yota-6.html "So I checked out the 4600 class before the start of the EMC at KOH. Nothing but Cherokees, grand Cherokees, high dollar wranglers (read Jesse Coombs) and one lonely IFS 1st gen 4runner... - Looks like the Yotas are getting outgunned by the heeps. There used to be alot more yotas out there. I wonder if people are starting to figure out that it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to dump thousands of dollars into a rig to race an event where you literally have a about 2% chance of finishing let alone winning... - Not much Toyota love out there this year. Hell even the one that killed the 4500 class last year got the LCE 4banger ripped out, an LS dropped in, got painted blue, and DNF'd. At least Marlin is still reppin' with a vender booth... - Sad times. I think the 4600 class is just going by the wayside. You see the type of build Combs had this year and it's like...why... - That being said, if I had the base coil front runner/taco sitting around and some support I'd build it and give 'er hell... - Lots and lots of four-cylinder Toyota’s in Hammertown. They just aren’t racing... - Yup, there was Yotas everywhere just not on the starting line. There was 15 or 20 heeps lined up so I think the 4600 class is far from dead." And know that I've still got a few surprises up my sleeves for this build - some I'm sure I'll get backlash over and others that are going to take this to a whole new level.
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Everything but the essentials is coming out now while it's in AL so I can deal with it without burdening someone else.
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This is turning out like @thebonds tow rig thread.....
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The engine that is in the car now is FAR cheaper to achieve and maintain 400+ hp and torque. I don't really care how much "you" had invested in it, what you did yourself, or what deals you got. It all could have been done for less money on an engine that started with more displacement, and a small weight penalty.
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New guy, new engine-DNF. Watched it die on the bottom of Sledge. I sure wish 2feathers would have kept that car and kept racing. The coolness factor was off the hook. Now back to the task at hand... |
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I don't know, I thought it debuted at koh and was sold by summer? The same happened with the savvy lj that dominated for years. I don't think the new owner has ever podiumed, or how many races he has finished? Point being that team and driver are more important than the parts. Last edited by Wilson; 08-01-2018 at 09:52 AM. |
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I’m a Jeep guy!! I remember them pointing out the leaf sprung Toyota on the livestream at koh. Few years back!! Qualifying run, I think?? (Might be the one you guys are talking about) Anyway.... I thought it was cool as shit!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Quick update:
- First, I was wrong! I installed the ABS Kill Switch and drove all this past week - I thought the 4.7L was fast before. With ABS off, it's a whole new beast. You all were right! We will be running KOH with ABS Off. I still like the switch so I can have ABS on when I drive to CA in mid-Sept, but once it's in CA, it'll be off full time! - Salvage parts have started to arrive and the remainder should be here this week (Liftgate will be gutted - glass, motors, electrical, etc will be sold): ![]() ![]() - PRP seats are here. These will be installed on temp brackets as soon as this weekend for the drive to CA and integrated into the roll-cage in CA: ![]() - Fuel cell, mount, filler, pump, filters, Alltech baffles etc will all be here this week and I hope to have rough mounting done this coming weekend. Only thing I lack here is the AN fittings and hoses. - Master Kill Switch from Painless should also be here this week and installed this coming weekend. - URD MAF Calibrator will be here on Friday and will be installed this coming weekend along with gauges. - Cooper STT Pros and KMC Enduro Beadlock wheels have all been received and are stored at Marlin Crawler's shops in CA. I'll hopefully have some pics to post soon. More to come soon!
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Phase I (May to Early-Sept in AL): - Engine Upgrades - Fuel System Install - Strip Interior, Install Seats, Gauges, Electrical, Blue/Amber Lights, etc - All body modifications (4 doors, fenders, liftgate, hood) - Front Suspension, Rear Suspension, Steering, Axles, Front RCVs, Bumpers/Sliders/Skids all being prototyped and tested in CA --- 4Runner goes to CA in Mid-Sept --- Phase II (Mid-Sept to Oct in CA): - Front Suspension and Steering installed - Front Axle Built and RCVs installed - Atlas II installed along with cross member built - Rear Suspension and Rear Axle installed - Front/Rear Bumpers, Sliders, and Skid Plates installed - Roll Cage Installed Phase III (Nov to Dec at JV): - First round of On-Site testing in JV - Fix, Revise, Rebuild - Test, Fix, Test and Test Some More Phase IV (Jan in CA): - Vehicle Wrap Installed - Final Preparations - Contingency Time for Whatever Surprises Come Phase I (Feb 4-8 at JV): - Pre-Run - Race Last edited by Charles4x4; 08-07-2018 at 10:59 AM. |
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