Where would I go about finding

A: the towing specs on one
B: an actual one for sale
C: modifing one..

 

anyone?

 

Geoffrie (jeff is his real name) has one, he most likly has the specs you need.

finding one for sale, good luck

we where talking about modding it, npr intercooler, bov, some larger turbo, and a megasquirt. not sure what else.

 

I wouldnt go that far myself..... I'm also leaning towards something with more power/torque for towing

 

well, an intercooler. bov, CT26, and some more boost would do this truck a world of good in the driving and towing dep.

 

A: this truck is rare
B: I can get a dodge and be happy

 

dodge and be happy?

 

Have you considered the turbo 4-runner? I don't know how much room you need, but it might be easier to find.

 

http://www.turbotoys.net/22rte.html
http://www.well.com/user/mosk/welcome.htm

Those are the best sites about them I've found. Although rare, they can be found if you keep your eyes open. I bought mine about 2 months ago for $1000 (it was listed in the st. pete times for $2500 but I befriended the old guy and he basicly gave it to me)

so ya, its a good truck and the best deal I've ever gotten on a car...

But the upgraded turbo path is the best way to more torque in these things I think. The compression ratio is around 7.5 stock and theres only 6psi or so of boost with no intercooler. So 12psi and a good intercooler isn't going to be that extreme on the engine. Oh and the stock exhaust is very restrictive, so I'm sure lots of gains can be made there. I have a feeling there is one heck of a lot of backpressure.... But ignition upgrades are needed as well I think - I'm having a bit of hesitation under boost...

-Jeff

 

supercharged yes... (s-runner) turbo'd no...