Race Yota 4653

[ridered3]

No, stock class doesn’t limit turbo size. If it was a factory option you can run it. The rules don’t really go into anymore details, which is nice.

Recently we have prepping for nationals and been getting the leaf springs swapped out. We now have Sky’s Offroad Design supporting our race program.

I knew the rules were kinda vague on turbo sizes but cool that it’s an option.

Good luck at Nationals. Will be watching from the house.

 

[ToyotaTom]

At least they allow turbos and straight axles.
The ECORS series would only allow powertrain options that were available with the specific chassis/suspension

Toyota put the 22RET( turbo) in some of the last solid axle trucks they made. When I raced ECORS I got the thumbs up from Travis to turbo my 22r on propane because of this OEM option.

 

[ToyotaTom]

Hopefully i will get a chance to meet you at Nationals.

Yea man, see you there!

 

[TBItoy]

Toyota put the 22RET( turbo) in some of the last solid axle trucks they made. When I raced ECORS I got the thumbs up from Travis to turbo my 22r on propane because of this OEM option.

Hmm. I wasn't aware of that option and was told the opposite when I inquired. But that was like 8 years ago, so yeah.

 

[ToyotaTom]

Hmm. I wasn't aware of that option and was told the opposite when I inquired. But that was like 8 years ago, so yeah.

They are rare trucks, I have seen 2 factory solid axle, turbo 4runners in person. The ECORS races ended and I never boosted the engine.

Here is one of my old ECORS highlight shots lol.

 

[ridered3]

How was the Nationals race? I know you finished all three laps in the main race.

 

[ToyotaTom]

2021 Ultra4 Nationals race recap:
We made it with no issues from CO to OK with enough time to do some pre-running Thursday. Sheared a leaf spring center pin but got it replaced in time for qualifying.
Qualifying Friday went well - truck had no issues but started near the back.
Saturday was a great race day - good weather, awesome course! We didn't have to pit, get out of the truck, or winch all day. The skys offroad leaf springs made a big difference in ride quality. The driver front fender suffered some damage when I hit a tree and we sheared the traction bar bolts at some point. We finished the race in 7th place out of 12.

 

[The Luke]

2021 Ultra4 Nationals race recap:
We made it with no issues from CO to OK with enough time to do some pre-running Thursday. Sheared a leaf spring center pin but got it replaced in time for qualifying.
Qualifying Friday went well - truck had no issues but started near the back.
Saturday was a great race day - good weather, awesome course! We didn't have to pit, get out of the truck, or winch all day. The skys offroad leaf springs made a big difference in ride quality. The driver front fender suffered some damage when I hit a tree and we sheared the traction bar bolts at some point. We finished the race in 7th place out of 12.
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All them hamster powers sheered those suckers right in half. Well done!

 

[ridered3]

Thanks for the recap and pictures. What is on the agenda to fix/upgrade before KOH 2022?

 

[ToyotaTom]

Thanks for the recap and pictures. What is on the agenda to fix/upgrade before KOH 2022?

Fix all the broken stuff. Adjust the suspension for new ADS shock package. Disassemble, clean, inspect, reassemble and race prep the truck.

Lap B

 

[ridered3]

Fix all the broken stuff. Adjust the suspension for new ADS shock package. Disassemble, clean, inspect, reassemble and race prep the truck.

Lap B
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Sounds like a fun weekend project! :rolf:

Those fancy pics look killer by the way!

 

[ridered3]

How’s Race Prep going?

 

[ToyotaTom]

How’s Race Prep going?

2022 KOH race prep has begun!

New clutch slave cylinder
Recertified fire extinguishers
Recertified window nets
New fire suppression system
Engine coolant carrier
New ADS shocks
Disassembled, cleaned, inspected and reassembled front/rear axles.

 

[ridered3]

Nice! Does the fire suppression system have nozzles in the cab as well as the engine compartment?

 

[ToyotaTom]

Nice! Does the fire suppression system have nozzles in the cab as well as the engine compartment?

Yes sir.

 

[ridered3]

Yes sir.

:dblthumb:

 

[paradisepwoffrd]

Does the fire suppression only activate when you pull the handle, or are their heat/smoke sensors too?

I see that you are running a LP front. Maybe I missed it along the way, but why not HP? It's obviously holding up well, just curious. Also, is that a TG trunnion eliminator that broke?

 

[ToyotaTom]

Does the fire suppression only activate when you pull the handle, or are their heat/smoke sensors too?

I see that you are running a LP front. Maybe I missed it along the way, but why not HP? It's obviously holding up well, just curious. Also, is that a TG trunnion eliminator that broke?

Yes, pull handle activation only.

I have never really had any issues that made me upgrade to HP diffs. If I can get a good deal on a set I will upgrade.

Yes, TG trunnion eliminator pin. That pin is about 5 years old.

Fluids, nuts and bolts.

 

[ToyotaTom]

The truck passed tech for the 2022 Ultra4 season.

 

[ridered3]

The truck passed tech for the 2022 Ultra4 season.
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Nice. What was that experience like?

 

[ToyotaTom]

Nice. What was that experience like?

Good, no issues. The guys just followed the tech checklist and weighted it.

 

[ridered3]

Good, no issues. The guys just followed the tech checklist and weighted it.
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:dblthumb:

Was the weight with or without y’all in it?

 

[extremetownie]

Good luck. I will be pulling for you and Jduck. Maybe a 1st place tie.

 

[ToyotaTom]

KOH 2022 was awesome! We got the shocks and air bumps dialed in with a lot of help from ADS, Ruffstuff and my crew. We worked through some valve cover venting issues and were ready. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 go! We were off to a good start headed to Turkey Claw. 4693 got stuck in front of us, we tried to go around, got stuck and passed by everyone. We worked our way to pit 1 with no issues then off to Cougar Buttes. Worked our way through the rocks and headed through the desert back to pit 1 again. The truck had no issues going into pit1 the second time, we took fuel and headed out. My co-driver missed the right turn back to Hammer town and we started lap 2 by mistake. We made our way to Spooners got stuck, realized we DQed, got ran over by some 4500 cars then made our way out. Got the truck to the start of Outer Limits, linked up with a broken 4800 car and drove out to pit 2. Found our front right shock was broken, removed it and drove back to HammerTown.
The shock is being rebuilt by ADS, the truck is going to get a new rear axle housing, the shock mounts are going to be redone, we have some comms issues to work out and I am looking for a new co-driver. Overall great time with some great people.

 

[Bebop]

[...] My co-driver missed the right turn back to Hammer town [...] and I am looking for a new co-driver. Overall great time with some great people.

Don't fu.ck up when you're co-driving in the 4653, y'a might get dropped in the desert !

:rolf:







Seriously, bummer it turned out the way it did, but glad to hear you had fun. Stock class is my favorite to root for !

 

[ridered3]

@ToyotaTom thanks for the race recap and that all makes sense for why the tracker showed you doing lap 2 stuff while on lap 1.

 

[ToyotaTom]

Fancy photos.

 

[ridered3]

Fancy photos.
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Nice pictures and a little fancier than my screenshots from the live coverage!

 

[ToyotaTom]

More pictures from KOH. The truck is now black and the front shock mounts are being redone to maximize the full travel of the ADS shocks.

 

[extremetownie]

Nice work on the shocks. I am not sure about the black, I am used to the crumbled red and I hate change.