I use to have a 93 4runner that I 1uz swapped. I used the mechanical to electric speedo output converter deal that marlin crawler was selling. I'm not sure that they still have them but it may be an option. I really want to see how this turns out. My motor was tough as hell and I never could...
I love this build! Anyone who knows me knows how much I love Toyotas too so that makes it even better. Fine craftsmanship. Now, if I could talk you into a 1UZ...
The shop you're talking about is "Racing In The Dirt". I used their aluminum hubs and Wilwood disc setup on a buggy I just finished. BTW that's on a 60 and 14B.
We made 395 whp on Lane's dyno with just HCI. That was with 40's and 4.56's. If you do the math, that's right about 525 hp at the crank at 25% loss... If I can do math. But it'll smoke the 40's down the road anyways. ;D
My JD2 model 3 works great with the HF ram setup. I use the Copperhead Fab bracket for my ram. I've bent quite a bit of tube with it without issues. Just make sure you add a little oil to it before you put it on it's side.
Hey man, I love the '83. I met you and your dad at Chocolocco a couple years ago at the SE4RJ. I had the 1uz swapped black 4Runner back then. I like what you've done with the truck though.