Recent content by SByota

No, the Sequioa uses a chipped key with a “transducer” ring around the ignition to pick up the chip in the key. You must have the correct key to make it work. The system can be programmed out of the ECU, but it’s a couple hundred bucks. The Tundra has no such system. The plastic manifold and...

I have been searching non stop for a donor Tundra or Sequoia, but have difficulty finding one that was reasonably priced or didn’t have 400k miles on it. An early Tundra is the best choice because there is no “immobilizer” built into the ecu. They are also super close electronically to the...

This is basically why I am doing this. Even with 5:29 gears, my 3.4 works HARD to maintain freeway speeds. The constant shifting between 3rd and 4th gear isn’t good for the transmission and it really annoying. Off-road, it really doesn’t need more power 75% of the time. There are times, sand...

I love the debate and conversation! Here is my take on it and why I’m going V8. The supercharged 3.4 and stock 4.7 make similar HP numbers, 250ish. The 4.7 beats the SC 3.4 on torque by a good 50ft/lbs, 260 vs. 310. The SC 3.4 makes all it power and TQ up high in the rpm range when the iron...

When I started looking into this, the early 1uzfe was the choice, but these motors are getting old and have some real old tech…dual distributors, coils, a weird intake and lots of aging expensive parts/sensors. The newer VVTI 1uz and 3uz are awesome, but they never came with the 4spd (A340)...

Didn’t realize you were in Camarillo, I’m just up the 101 in Ventura.

That’s a future problem…..I’ll figure it out once the swap is done. Love Cal Mini. I loaded up on Toyota parts from them in like 2005 when I lived in the high desert.

Been lagging on updating this thread. Took the minion on a trip with the boys to Briggs Camp and Telescope Peak. The trip was absolutely awesome. Did lots of 4LO wheeling. Good times! Truck did great, but was definitely lacking power in the high passes. I was reduced to 2nd gear and like 40mph...

This thing would have been perfect for the Briggs Cabin Trip! Front bumper looks way better than the own that it came with.

If you need someone to be in the way, drink your beer and offer useless advise….

Big thanks to @4lowlance for calling and audible on this trip and still making it awesome. The boy and I had a great time. @Motiracer38 and I did 5 hours of 4 low wheeling and it was awesome. Something I don’t do very much, it was a cool change of pace. Random photo dump, like always, the photos...

Prepped, packed and ready to roll. See you guys tomorrow.

I’ll be at Briggs on Friday around 0900ish. I’ll check in when I get fuel in Trona. Staying with the group Friday night and deciding Saturday morning what the plan will be. Kinda leaning toward Speed Metal then staying in Cal City, where you going to be @WW_RANGER_X ? Looks like the weather...

Link works! 👍🏻 Wyatt and I will be headed there early Friday morning. Shooting for a 0500 or earlier departure time from Ventura.

I’ll grab a box of clay pigeons and bring some 12ga ammo. I’ll bring a .22 with ammo as well.