Superrunner Updates - Stoffregen Motorsports
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Stoffregen Motorsports
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Thank you. I'm glad that it shows.
Stoffregen Motorsports
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On to the console.
One major factor in how a person feels about their vehicle is noise, another is smell. Keeping out the heat is a third benefit of a well thought out modification to any floor. Toyota did a great job of all three, with their use of two boots (an inner and an outer) on all of their shifters. I try to use the same design characteristic any time I poke a hole through thew floor, but getting them to look right is often the biggest problem.
In trying to find a new home for the auxiliary lighting switches, the only real option was to move them forward of their original location, allowing the arm to stretch out a bit to reach them and putting them inside your field of vision, without having to look down too much. One problem was that the shifter for the rear t-case was in the way. I called the owner and asked him if he'd like a triple stick to control the t-cases and he agreed it would be a good idea. That gave us the room to extend the console and move the switches forward.
I ordered up a triple stick from http://www.radesignsproducts.com/triple-sticks-1.html and started the process. I used to make my own triple sticks from Front Range twin stick parts, but that's time consuming and expensive, because you have to buy two twin sticks and then dissect them for the usable pieces. The Radesigns shifter is high quality and easy to install. I did have to remove the cases to remove the interlock pill to allow full utility, but that was done in short order. I also had to make a new front case stick to be able to squeeze all three sticks together, thus allowing them to poke out of the original console boot footprint. Another design change was made to the console boot, machining a billet ring now allows the boot to be removed from the top, making access to the shifter sticks less of a PITA.
I'll let the pics do the talking.
One major factor in how a person feels about their vehicle is noise, another is smell. Keeping out the heat is a third benefit of a well thought out modification to any floor. Toyota did a great job of all three, with their use of two boots (an inner and an outer) on all of their shifters. I try to use the same design characteristic any time I poke a hole through thew floor, but getting them to look right is often the biggest problem.
In trying to find a new home for the auxiliary lighting switches, the only real option was to move them forward of their original location, allowing the arm to stretch out a bit to reach them and putting them inside your field of vision, without having to look down too much. One problem was that the shifter for the rear t-case was in the way. I called the owner and asked him if he'd like a triple stick to control the t-cases and he agreed it would be a good idea. That gave us the room to extend the console and move the switches forward.
I ordered up a triple stick from http://www.radesignsproducts.com/triple-sticks-1.html and started the process. I used to make my own triple sticks from Front Range twin stick parts, but that's time consuming and expensive, because you have to buy two twin sticks and then dissect them for the usable pieces. The Radesigns shifter is high quality and easy to install. I did have to remove the cases to remove the interlock pill to allow full utility, but that was done in short order. I also had to make a new front case stick to be able to squeeze all three sticks together, thus allowing them to poke out of the original console boot footprint. Another design change was made to the console boot, machining a billet ring now allows the boot to be removed from the top, making access to the shifter sticks less of a PITA.
I'll let the pics do the talking.
Stoffregen Motorsports
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Final welding of the tunnel cover, seam sealer and then paint was next. This will be covered by the console, so I wasn't too worried about the finish.
You get full access to the shifter mechanisms by removing the inner boots and then the top plate. Trail repairs are now much easier.
This is the front half of the stock inner boot. Used with the triple boot, this should keep the elements out.
You get full access to the shifter mechanisms by removing the inner boots and then the top plate. Trail repairs are now much easier.
This is the front half of the stock inner boot. Used with the triple boot, this should keep the elements out.
Stoffregen Motorsports
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The new console had to cover all the wiring, which is a thick bundle, so I raised it up and built it wider than the original console. It also extends further forward to cover up the wiring under the stereo pod.
Stoffregen Motorsports
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And here's the new switch pod.
Final mock up before sending the console, switch pod and boot ring off to get powder coated. You can barely see the new, thinner, longer front case shifter stick.
Final mock up before sending the console, switch pod and boot ring off to get powder coated. You can barely see the new, thinner, longer front case shifter stick.
Adventurous
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Impeccable work as always!
For those of us who have not had the pleasure of seeing any details surrounding the original build, any links you can share to it's background or fabrication?
For those of us who have not had the pleasure of seeing any details surrounding the original build, any links you can share to it's background or fabrication?
Stoffregen Motorsports
Explorer
Thank you.
Here's a link to the magazine feature - http://www.fourwheeler.com/features/1402-1987-toyota-4runner-superrunner/
Here's one to the engine swap build thread - http://www.ttora.com/forum/6-perfor...710-1gr-fe-4-0-v6-swap-into-1987-4runner.html
I'll get some new pics of the truck as it sits now and post those up soon.
Here's a link to the magazine feature - http://www.fourwheeler.com/features/1402-1987-toyota-4runner-superrunner/
Here's one to the engine swap build thread - http://www.ttora.com/forum/6-perfor...710-1gr-fe-4-0-v6-swap-into-1987-4runner.html
I'll get some new pics of the truck as it sits now and post those up soon.
Stoffregen Motorsports
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This thread shows a 4Runner fender cut, which I did first on Inchworm's '87 4Runner - http://www.ttora.com/forum/18-pickup-early-4runner-tech/164292-4runner-fender-mods-101-a.html
I did the fender cut on this truck about 2 months after that one, and only a couple minor differences between the two. This one came out nicer, with the fender openings looking more stock.
I did the fender cut on this truck about 2 months after that one, and only a couple minor differences between the two. This one came out nicer, with the fender openings looking more stock.
Stoffregen Motorsports
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Yes, time and lots of it. It's amazing how much time goes into doing something right. Thanks.
Thanks, Brian.
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Simply amazing! I absolutely love this build. Really though, I love reading about all your builds. Very detailed, thank you. I have the 1GR in both runners and I'm a big fan of this little motor. The 1GR in the 2008 feels stronger though. I don't like how the later 1GRs are tuned.
Stoffregen Motorsports
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Thanks. The powder coating should be done today, so I'll have updates shortly.
Thank you. I really love that motor. It has V8 horsepower and it fits nicely (ok, with some heavy modifications) into the early trucks. Plus it's very light. I've heard similar complaints about the tuning, most of it relating to the fly-by-wire throttle. This one is cable controlled. Though we still have a lot of work to do to get the tune perfect, this setup has a more analog feel than the OEM Toyota tune.