enigmaoperator
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Nice work!!
JDM LN107 Hilux build thread
- Thread starter Ray_G
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enigmaoperator
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Where / How did you mount your ARB compressor? I saw the switch on your center console but didnt see the compressor under the hood
Ray_G
Explorer
Air compressor switch was a pre-wire setup for eventual compressor either in the bed or maybe under it. No real room under the hood. I want to get to OBA but have been swamped so the truck just gets used as is.
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Ray_G
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Minor updates. Some refinement to the rear setup:
Added in the track for less warping in the sun and eventual add on.
After about six months of running the turbo as-is, with no major issues, I did decide to start doing a few mods on the fringes for longevity.
Turbo blanket
Along with some reflecting wrapping on the intake to mitigate heat there.
Neither produced dramatic results, though EGTs did seem to go down slightly on the long hill pulls.
Big project coming up is a baby air to water intercooler.
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Added in the track for less warping in the sun and eventual add on.
After about six months of running the turbo as-is, with no major issues, I did decide to start doing a few mods on the fringes for longevity.
Turbo blanket
Along with some reflecting wrapping on the intake to mitigate heat there.
Neither produced dramatic results, though EGTs did seem to go down slightly on the long hill pulls.
Big project coming up is a baby air to water intercooler.
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ln107yank
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Small update.
Truck stock oil pressure gauge never worked. During turbo install and subsequent alternator fun it became apparent the sensor was unplugged. Specifically the wire had been cut.
After a lot of fun finding a Toyota 1/8 28 BSPT threaded tee and such, along with a 45 adapter for the tee to provide sufficient offset, and then getting everything tight and sealed despite the aforementioned lack of clearance but FINALLY:
And now...the idiot gauge works.
May eventually explore aftermarket temp gauge and such but for now this is at least more info than the day before.
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Looks good! Have the same kit from HD Auto and hit the snag with the oil pressure tee, can you share where you sourced the tee? Everything is NPT that I have found!
Ray_G
Explorer
Ah, from what I remember we didn’t run into issues because I sourced the combo gauge from AUS too:
ln107yank
New member
Was referring to the tee you used to connect both the oil pressure sender and turbo oil line into the block, the one in front of the vacuum pump oil line.
Ray_G
Explorer
My bad-was early and I wasn’t really firing. Good call out, here’s the link:
Oil Pressure T- Toyota Oil Pressure Sending Unit T Fitting 28 BSP
Oil Pressure T- Toyota Oil Pressure Sending Unit T Fitting 28 BSP
www.yotashop.com
ln107yank
New member
My bad-was early and I wasn’t really firing. Good call out, here’s the link:
Oil Pressure T- Toyota Oil Pressure Sending Unit T Fitting 28 BSP
Oil Pressure T- Toyota Oil Pressure Sending Unit T Fitting 28 BSP
Ah I order from these guys a lot, should have known haha. Thanks braddah!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ray_G
Explorer
With that lead off, some minor updates are actually likely in order.
Installed the GMRS (Midland MXT575) and went with the rugged antenna up front, b/c, well, b/c. (Midland MXAT03)
Put some Maxtrax in the back. Debated mounting them, decided to just go pure functional and put them in a Blue Ridge Overland Gear bag we’ve had and then in under the bed cover setup.
Been spending a lot of time out working, playing with friends.
Installed the GMRS (Midland MXT575) and went with the rugged antenna up front, b/c, well, b/c. (Midland MXAT03)
Put some Maxtrax in the back. Debated mounting them, decided to just go pure functional and put them in a Blue Ridge Overland Gear bag we’ve had and then in under the bed cover setup.
Been spending a lot of time out working, playing with friends.
