Update! I got the head back in (shaved the surface a little and installed a LCE adjustable cam gear). so my list of engine mods are: 22re bore .040, port and polished head, LCE over sized valves, street performer springs, adjustable cam gear, head resurfaced, trd stage 1 cam LCE ceramic coated header, crane cams ignition kit, i just franken metered my afm using an 86 cressida afm(big 3" bore in and out). i have a 1990 22re upper intake plenum that I bored out to fit the 5mge tb. I also installed a w58 trans from an 85 celica. The truck really hauls.

I also started mocking up the BMW rack and pinion. So far it fits like it was meant to be LOL! The only problem i foresee is the steering shaft and header fighting for position.

 

I'm liking the progress bro! Keep us updated!

 

Thanks, I sure will!

 

so whats up with ur truck man??

 

I've been working on it. I need to post some progress pics. I got the z done, I have to redo my upper a-arms... To much negative camber so the 20's were hitting the brake booster. I lowered the engine by fabricating dropped engine mounts. I also fabbed a transmission cross member. I got the new core support installed and I have one wheel tub for the front just about fully welded in. I'm working on the rear of it as I type this. Hopefully my 4 link lower tabs come in Monday, so i can finish the rear! I will try to load pics soon! Thanks for checking in on me!

 

Dang a lot of work man....get some pics uploaded an no problem about chekin in

 

Lets see if this works! Newer intake plenum with 5mge tb!
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/208857_468345016517466_1712891040_n.jpg

 

The last two pics are with the 20" steelies! I'm now uncertain if I want to go with the 20's or keep the 18" steelies on her...

 

looks like a loot of work man...but keep it up rare truck u have

 

More updates! I'm almost done!

 

Nice work..came a long way

 

I need to get better pics when its daylight. I relocated the clutch master cylinder underneath the dash using info and pics from Burnzya (Bernie Harper). I will be using a remote reservoir from either a ford (ranger or explorer) or an s-10. The engine compartment is painted using por15 and under coating (for the very lower section). Its been tubbed and the wiring harness runs along the inside of the fenders (I didnt have to make it longer). The rear gets crazy articulation (hopefully i will be able to do a standing 3 wheel).

 

Thanks!

 

Update! I moved to a new state (Lafayette, Indiana) due to the birth of my twin boys! Been busy with them so I haven't finished the build. I'm just about done, but I start school next week (certified welder) so hopefully I have it done by Camp and Drag.

 

En route to the new lab

Laying frame on 225/40/18

Sectioning the truck tool box that will house my hydraulic setup and batteries




Pump and battery rack


Laying frame on 225/35/20


I love the look of the 20's so I guess I will be selling my 18" steelies!

 

I also have more pics on my camera (engine and engine bay, my taillights and door panels). I will upload them soon!

 

Looks good. Congrats on the new boys!!

 

congrats on the boys and the truck looks good.

 

i only had time to skim this. but damn its come along way. good job buddy