Redneckraider
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Wow we can't even write b@d @ss lol
1990 Montero V8 project
- Thread starter Toasty
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Toasty
Looking for that thing i just had in my hand...
I haven't started it yet, me and my homie are just collecting parts and getting it running nice. The goal I think is around 100" wheelbase, full hydraulic steering and body integrated armor for maximum clearance. I'll make a separate thread to keep this one on topic.
Toasty
Looking for that thing i just had in my hand...
Because this truck is turning out super nice and because I didn't already have enough to do, I pulled the 300k mile 1UZ VVT-i drivetrain in favor of a 130k mile 2UZ VVT-i that's also 8 years newer AND it's already 4WD so no adapter needed. I'll be running a Toyota transfer case now. Simplified things quite a bit and I think the end result will be better. One step back I guess.
Toasty
Looking for that thing i just had in my hand...
2UZ is all refreshed and dropped in, I need to trim the rear of my new engine mount brackets to clear the shock towers. Right now the engine sits way too far forward, I also had to trim off the exhaust flanges from the headers to clear the frame. This engine is certainly heavier than the 1UZ so I may need to adjust the right height slightly.
In other news, I got a Dana M220 rear axle and will be 5 linking the Montero to match. So long arm front with a sway bar and mid arm rear unbound should ride nice plus it's a more modern setup. I'll be running 3.73 ring and pinions which should be a little high but with 32's and the 5 speed auto it should cruise. I also decided to 86 the Toyota T-case (2.56:1) in favor of an NP241 (2.72:1) for a few reasons;
#1 is that I already have driveshafts from my other SAS'd Montero that I have since upgraded from 1310 to 1350 double cardan. Even though this truck is a V8 it's not going to see the abuse and won't have the lower gears to be an issue.
#2 I won't need to install another computer to shift the case via electric shifter
#3 I won't have the reliability issues of the electronic shift Toy case
#4 If I ever decide to upgrade to 4:1 it will be a bolt up
On to the engine management, this truck being as old as it is doesn't have any features that need integrated into the electrical system. So, It's getting a basic stand alone system and I've opted to have the PCM reflashed to reflect the vehicle equipment. VSS, secondary o2 and immobilizer have been deleted, they're also doing a performance tune good for a 13% increase in power which will give me more power and horsepower than the stock 1UZ.
I now have to redo some of the exhaust on this one because the 1UZ and 2UZ are different enough to not interchange. I need to install v bands on the headers and make a new Y pipe, luckily I already have the tubing and high flow cats from the old setup so it's mostly just labor. I sorta want to change the muffler to be less rowdy but since I already have one I'll probably give it a go ( Thrush Turbo 2).
***BONUS*** I got 5 NATO style wheels and scored a deal on some 32" BFG AT's, I'll be powder coating the wheels Ford Argent which is super close to the Mitsu Argent color found on the Gen 1 trim. Should look good.
In other news, I got a Dana M220 rear axle and will be 5 linking the Montero to match. So long arm front with a sway bar and mid arm rear unbound should ride nice plus it's a more modern setup. I'll be running 3.73 ring and pinions which should be a little high but with 32's and the 5 speed auto it should cruise. I also decided to 86 the Toyota T-case (2.56:1) in favor of an NP241 (2.72:1) for a few reasons;
#1 is that I already have driveshafts from my other SAS'd Montero that I have since upgraded from 1310 to 1350 double cardan. Even though this truck is a V8 it's not going to see the abuse and won't have the lower gears to be an issue.
#2 I won't need to install another computer to shift the case via electric shifter
#3 I won't have the reliability issues of the electronic shift Toy case
#4 If I ever decide to upgrade to 4:1 it will be a bolt up
On to the engine management, this truck being as old as it is doesn't have any features that need integrated into the electrical system. So, It's getting a basic stand alone system and I've opted to have the PCM reflashed to reflect the vehicle equipment. VSS, secondary o2 and immobilizer have been deleted, they're also doing a performance tune good for a 13% increase in power which will give me more power and horsepower than the stock 1UZ.
I now have to redo some of the exhaust on this one because the 1UZ and 2UZ are different enough to not interchange. I need to install v bands on the headers and make a new Y pipe, luckily I already have the tubing and high flow cats from the old setup so it's mostly just labor. I sorta want to change the muffler to be less rowdy but since I already have one I'll probably give it a go ( Thrush Turbo 2).
***BONUS*** I got 5 NATO style wheels and scored a deal on some 32" BFG AT's, I'll be powder coating the wheels Ford Argent which is super close to the Mitsu Argent color found on the Gen 1 trim. Should look good.
Toasty
Looking for that thing i just had in my hand...
The test fit revealed that my exhaust manifolds were going to interfere with the firewall and put me in a difficult spot along the frame to build the Y pipe off of. So, I cut both sides at the second to last primary and rotated the last pipe downward and that gave me just enough space. I then trimmed down the primary pipe I cut and welded it back together in it's new location. Unfortunately this also put my O2 sensor bungs facing the block, I plugged those and I'll need to weld new bungs in. I've opted for V band flanges at the collectors to clear everything the easiest.
Yesterday I put the transmission up into place so that I can make the engine and do my final test fit and make new mounts. I'll also be able to make a new Y pipe and hopefully after this it'll be the last time the engine has to come out.
I also got a new MAF housing coming, it will bolt to the original air box for a clean intake installation.
Yesterday I put the transmission up into place so that I can make the engine and do my final test fit and make new mounts. I'll also be able to make a new Y pipe and hopefully after this it'll be the last time the engine has to come out.
I also got a new MAF housing coming, it will bolt to the original air box for a clean intake installation.
Toasty
Looking for that thing i just had in my hand...
My exhaust work isn't pretty like @brentonodon but I got my Y pipe mostly done, I made a collector to go from two tight stacked 2" pipes to one 2.5" pipe but I still need to trim the pipes even and weld that and the flange on.
Removed the battery box for easier firewall access and it'll be getting a new battery box on the driver side. Finally made permanent motor mount brackets and mocked up the transmission (trans mounts TBD)
In a last minute mind change I swapped an NP241J onto the Toyota transmission after deciding the work involved in keeping the Toy transfer case wasn't worth it. This should be better all around in the long run.
Removed the battery box for easier firewall access and it'll be getting a new battery box on the driver side. Finally made permanent motor mount brackets and mocked up the transmission (trans mounts TBD)
In a last minute mind change I swapped an NP241J onto the Toyota transmission after deciding the work involved in keeping the Toy transfer case wasn't worth it. This should be better all around in the long run.
brentonodon
Member
Hell yeah man! It's coming together!
EpicPlanet
Member
Just got caught up and read through the build. Interested to see where this goes.
