Not yet. I couldn't get the files to load correctly for some reason. I need to talk to my buddy and try to figure out why.

 

So we've been to a few shows recently, a lowrider show over in Deland, FL and Hot Import Nights in Orlando last night.

Got Best Motor at the Deland show.



Took home First in Hottest Toyota's class last night. I also added some lighting for this show.





Hot Import Nights is an awesome show if you ever get the chance to go. Complete with a full on Drift event. Lots of fun.

 

Hahahaaa. Nice.

 

Whaaaat?





Thanks, TRUCK ACTION!

 

Hmm. Good questions. Would I recommend it? That depends. What kind of power do you want to make? It's still a really reliable engine, but to make the power that dreams are made of, it takes a lot of money. If I had it to do over, I'd probably have moved to the 2rz(?) or 3rz(?) out of a later Tacoma. They have a much better volumetric efficiency, and thus, can make power easier.

As of now, I still don't have any idea what it's putting down. I'd guess around 225 to 250 whp, but haven't been to a good dyno yet. The one I did some tuning on is known to be waaaay off, but was good for some reference tuning. At 13 pounds of boost, I picked up 20 hp with some timing tweaks.

But, for the money I have in this, I could have done any number of swaps. However, I wanted to stay 22re because no one is. It's a bit of a head turner at the shows....

 

Nothing serious. My wife and I went to Slamfest 23 this last weekend. Came home with this...



"Best Engine" Totally unexpected. There were lots of beautiful projects there.

 

I honestly haven't had time to get too much done lately. I've been traveling a lot lately for work and when I get home, it's not high on the priority to work on Penny. I've done a lot of tuning though.

I just tuned the engine to build boost while braking. Mainly for dig racing, I guess. I can make as much boost as I want standing still, but above 12 pounds or so the back tires just start spinning. I'll work on it a bit more, get a line lock and an LSD, and then post up a video. I have to do it at least once.

 

Not sure. If I could find a stock AE86 lsd I might be able to pick that up for a good price, but if not probably a helical gear unit.

A locker will probably be too aggressive in the rain, it's my daily...

 

Ok, good to know. I'm going to start looking soon.