Speaking of Toyotas

[KRT]

1997 Hilux Surf

[Whackumstackum]

Figured whatever it was wasn't broken down…..

[KRT]

Figured whatever it was wasn't broken down…..

Correct

[Pass shot]

Nice

[Maggie Glover]

1997 Hilux Surf

Wow, so that is a legitimate forced air system? How cool. MG

[JBK]

Sick

[Highstrung]

It's cool.. if I owned one, it would be around the 86 vintage

[DG34YF]

Using that metric camera huh?

[HT]

That thing is clean. backwards as sh*t, but clean.

[Tigerbdog]

Badass sound system.

[Duck Nitz]

Badass sound system.

Is it a Sparkomatic or Alpine System?

[CurLee]

Wow, so that is a legitimate forced air system? How cool. MG

It is turbocharged, yes.

If you’re referring to the cooler on top that seals to the hood, that’s an air-to-air CAC that simply acts as a radiator to the air charge being forced into the engine. On any larger vehicle, it is normally mounted in front of the radiator.

[KRT]

It’s an air to air intercooler. It uses ambient air and cools it to make it more dense before it enters the turbo. Most turbo applications use this. Some use air to water which old school people would call a charge air cooler. Intercooler or charge air cooler could be argued to which is correct. At the end of the day it’s an intercooler.

Yes it’s forced air because it’s a turbo. It is not a naturally aspirated engine.

[KRT]

Is it a Sparkomatic or Alpine System?

Alpine… duh.

Sir Mix-a-lot

Everybody's lookin' if you're jealous turn around
The AMG kit keeps us closer to the ground
We're gettin' good grip from the 50 series tires
The Alpine's bumpin' but I need the volume higher

[Maggie Glover]

It’s an air to air intercooler. It uses ambient air and cools it to make it more dense before it enters the turbo. Most turbo applications use this. Some use air to water which old school people would call a charge air cooler. Intercooler or charge air cooler could be argued to which is correct. At the end of the day it’s an intercooler.

Yes it’s forced air because it’s a turbo. It is not a naturally aspirated engine.

Thanks. i was actually referring to its an actual hood scoop vs the fake ones. Interesting location for an intercooler nonetheless. MG

[KRT]

Thanks. i was actually referring to its an actual hood scoop vs the fake ones. Interesting location for an intercooler nonetheless. MG

Yeah I was picking up on what you were laying down.

I’ve tried to do better with my technical lingo.

Interesting enough most people would say it’s located on top because of room in the grille area. However on top right there it’s less air travel to the turbo which significantly reduces turbo lag. Throw a scoop in the hood and wah lah we have cool less dense air and reduced turbo lag.

[GBelly]

buy one Toyota and all of a sudden, you an expert and a fan

[KRT]

buy one Toyota and all of a sudden, you an expert and a fan

Took me long enough to drink the Kool-Aid

Wife’s Tahoe is about to go back to the dealer again for the 2nd time. Transmission issues again. I imagine she’ll be in one next.

[Duck Nitz]

Pro Tip: If you cannot find a 250 series Land Cruiser (2016-2021?), the Sequoia TRD Pro (2020-2022) is a good one for value.

[Highstrung]

The 550 overtrail is pretty cool, minus the small fuel tank.. it's the only other complaint my wife has about it other then trying to get into it.