Roaming Lost: x3 Locked 1990 Toyota HDJ81 (80 Series)

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Headed to Overland Expo West. The cruiser will be in the Expion360 booth if anyone wants to come check it out. Gotta represent the 80s in the sea of whatever the latest gen of Tacoma is.

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I’ll check you out. I’ll be there.

 

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Ditched the OEM snorkel and went stainless.
Definitely an increase in turbo being able to spool faster.
USA made by my friends at RPM Garage (in SoCal).

 

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had the snorkel polished.. blinged outtt

 

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New prototype drawers are in, and I love them.

 

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I've been battling overheating. I've been hitting 105 C often. I started with a new rad cap and thermostat but didn't do anything. Then, I installed a new light blue wheel-modded clutch fan from Redline Cruisers, That kinda helped. Next up is a new CSF radiator and hoses.

 

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The pump and injectors are off to Canada and already look a hell of a lot better. I can't wait to get it back and see how it runs.

 

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Some air box bling going in.

 

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Getting so close to running again!

 

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Up and running again, adjusted the timing, and dropped 100°c in EGTs.

 

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I got the ClarkFab air box in, and it's awesome. ALL the turbo noises now. I can tell the restriction is less and less with all these upgrades. Next up is a proper exhaust. I currently don't have a turbo back, more like a downpipe back.
Another upgrade that went on the list is the Wholesale Auto torque converter and valve body. I didn't even know these upgrades would help with power output. And I am seeing excellent reviews on those two.
It feels good to have the cruiser back!