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K24A2 1985 Toyota Pickup

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#1 · (Edited)
Hi

I'm putting a K24 in my old 1985 Toyota Pickup. Just for fun. Well it started out fun. This is an extreme budget build so there isn't anything too fancy (3-4k$). I just use the truck to carry wood or go to home depot. There aren't any fun places to drive in mid Michigan. It is a good learning experience also.

Stock K24A2
McGregor Motorsport Bell Housing
Stock 2WD Toyota "Pickup" (actually it has subaru WRX front seats)
S2000 header modified
Ktuner 2005 RSX ECU
Walbro 255 in tank
VW 4 bar pressure regulator/filter
That's about it

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I plan to post some more pics later and go over some of the problems and so on.

Please enjoy

here is a shot of the S2000 header

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#5 · (Edited)
I found the answer to the IAC wiring issue. Through some detective work--through one of kmvguy83's posts and a youtube video. The ylw/blk wire is center. This is +12V from main relay. The rest can be found by testing easy.

Thought I would post a pic of the intake I made by strategically hacking to pieces the TSX one and adding some aluminum square tubing and round tubing here and there while practicing with a welder:

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#6 ·
Very nice Pickup Truck

I found the answer to the IAC wiring issue. Through some detective work--through one of kmvguy83's posts and a youtube video. The ylw/blk wire is center. This is +12V from main relay. The rest can be found by testing easy.
That's fine :D

...pic of the intake I made by strategically hacking to pieces the TSX one and adding some aluminum square tubing and round tubing here and there while practicing with a welder...
Nice welds poopoop, seems to be you know precicely what to do for that kind of quality :). I am curious about why you did shorten the runners that massive?

Anyway I like your build much, a great idea and very good execution for a low budget build :new_slayer:

Markus
 
#7 ·
Thank you LotusElise,

No technical reason for chopping that much out of the runners (~3 inches). More for packaging (brake master cylinder in the way). I know this affects the power band and doesn't match the factory setup, but I plan to make the induction more forceful in nature for version 2.0 if you know what I mean.

After reading some of your Elise thread :worship: I'm a bit embarrassed by my answer, but let's call this project a hack job by a washed up engineer.

Here is a pic showing what happened in the massacre:

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#8 ·
...No technical reason for chopping that much out of the runners (~3 inches)...but I plan to make the induction more forceful in nature for version 2.0 if you know what I mean...
Hey that's going to be a pretty cool Pickup Truck engine Setup...I would have missed the torque, but the 2.0 upgrade sounds more than adequat :D. TC or SC, what is your way? As it is a 2 RWD I would route to SC for better load control, especially when carrying trailers/wood uphill in corners, those trucks are very light in the backtail. Isn't yours that light there too?

...but let's call this project a hack job by a washed up engineer...
Nice words ("hack job" and "washed up") to know, man :D. As a non-native speeker those are like a sparkling fountainhead for me. No need to hide anything, this project is pretty cool fun and learning stuff...I like it very much!

I am really looking forward to see that project growing.

Markus
 
#12 ·
Thank you cruzan, do you have pics of you 1jz? I'll bet that is a rocket.

I do have a few pics of the exhaust coming together. It is still too loud for my taste though so I bought another ebay muffler to put behind the rear axle. I think being 2.5"makes in difficult to attenuate perhaps.

First time using v-band clamps and love them.
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Cat welded in
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#16 ·
Hey man. I trying. To do same. Swap in my truck how u got the motor on there
Were u get the adapter plate. What tranny give me a push
I'm also about to do the same. I have just got into contact with Machgregor Motorsports in New Zealand and they have the K to W bellhousing for about $645. So far I haven't found a place to do the wiring or the engine mounts but I am still looking.
 
#19 ·
Well sadly I sold this truck to another fellow a couple years ago. Got 2 kids and moved and so on--not enough time to develop this bad boy. Is it still the only K24 toyota pickup?
If I recall correctly the clutch and flywheel were TSX (exedy HD). Also TSX slave and conveniently the stock pickup clutch master worked with this slave (must have been similar displacement).
The mounts were custom. I fabricated one side with steel plate and tube. The other side used a modified CRV mount I believe. Sorry I dont have pictures of that.
I also failed to mention you need a custom driveshaft--I did anyway. For testing purposes I (very carefully) welded an extension to the stock driveshaft. By some miracle it was balanced and survived all my full throttle jabs. Not something I would recommend though.

Well now that I live out in the country with a 30x40ft pole barn (soon to have a 2 post lift) we'll have to see what honda powered contraption we can come op with next. Any ideas?
 
#24 ·
Well sadly I sold this truck to another fellow a couple years ago. Got 2 kids and moved and so on--not enough time to develop this bad boy. Is it still the only K24 toyota pickup?
If I recall correctly the clutch and flywheel were TSX (exedy HD). Also TSX slave and conveniently the stock pickup clutch master worked with this slave (must have been similar displacement).
The mounts were custom. I fabricated one side with steel plate and tube. The other side used a modified CRV mount I believe. Sorry I dont have pictures of that.
I also failed to mention you need a custom driveshaft--I did anyway. For testing purposes I (very carefully) welded an extension to the stock driveshaft. By some miracle it was balanced and survived all my full throttle jabs. Not something I would recommend though.

Well now that I live out in the country with a 30x40ft pole barn (soon to have a 2 post lift) we'll have to see what honda powered contraption we can come op with next. Any ideas?

you can definitely do this setup I just need to know what set up you used to make the back wheels spin , you can use a driveshaft from the kswap crv I believe
 
#21 ·
Hi

I'm putting a K24 in my old 1985 Toyota Pickup. Just for fun. Well it started out fun. This is an extreme budget build so there isn't anything too fancy (3-4k$). I just use the truck to carry wood or go to home depot. There aren't any fun places to drive in mid Michigan. It is a good learning experience also.

Stock K24A2
McGregor Motorsport Bell Housing
Stock 2WD Toyota "Pickup" (actually it has subaru WRX front seats)
S2000 header modified
Ktuner 2005 RSX ECU
Walbro 255 in tank
VW 4 bar pressure regulator/filter
That's about it

Image



I plan to post some more pics later and go over some of the problems and so on.

Please enjoy

here is a shot of the S2000 header

Image
What transmission you planning on getting??
Planning on foing the same on my 95.5 taco
 
#22 ·
Hi

I'm putting a K24 in my old 1985 Toyota Pickup. Just for fun. Well it started out fun. This is an extreme budget build so there isn't anything too fancy (3-4k$). I just use the truck to carry wood or go to home depot. There aren't any fun places to drive in mid Michigan. It is a good learning experience also.

Stock K24A2
McGregor Motorsport Bell Housing
Stock 2WD Toyota "Pickup" (actually it has subaru WRX front seats)
S2000 header modified
Ktuner 2005 RSX ECU
Walbro 255 in tank
VW 4 bar pressure regulator/filter
That's about it

Image



I plan to post some more pics later and go over some of the problems and so on.

Please enjoy

here is a shot of the S2000 header

Image
What motor mounts did you use?
 
#26 ·
Hi

I'm putting a K24 in my old 1985 Toyota Pickup. Just for fun. Well it started out fun. This is an extreme budget build so there isn't anything too fancy (3-4k$). I just use the truck to carry wood or go to home depot. There aren't any fun places to drive in mid Michigan. It is a good learning experience also.

Stock K24A2
McGregor Motorsport Bell Housing
Stock 2WD Toyota "Pickup" (actually it has subaru WRX front seats)
S2000 header modified
Ktuner 2005 RSX ECU
Walbro 255 in tank
VW 4 bar pressure regulator/filter
That's about it

Image



I plan to post some more pics later and go over some of the problems and so on.

Please enjoy

here is a shot of the S2000 header

Image
Hey I know you got rid of your truck a long time
I’m doing the same swap on a 1989 I just have a few questions if you remember did the Oil pan cleared the steering rack
 
#27 ·
Hey I know you got rid of your truck a long time
I’m doing the same swap on a 1989 I just have a few questions if you remember did the Oil pan cleared the steering rack
Welcome here to K20a.org. I hope member @poopoop will answer, he wasn't here since Oct. 2020. I can address you with your question to all RWD swappers: Miata, Supra, BMW, Honda S2000, ...there are a lot of aftermarket solutions available for the oil pan. E.g. in the Miata scene, there is a company selling clearance free oil pans.
 
#28 ·
Hi

I'm putting a K24 in my old 1985 Toyota Pickup. Just for fun. Well it started out fun. This is an extreme budget build so there isn't anything too fancy (3-4k$). I just use the truck to carry wood or go to home depot. There aren't any fun places to drive in mid Mic
Hi

I'm putting a K24 in my old 1985 Toyota Pickup. Just for fun. Well it started out fun. This is an extreme budget build so there isn't anything too fancy (3-4k$). I just use the truck to carry wood or go to home depot. There aren't any fun places to drive in mid Michigan. It is a good learning experience also.

Stock K24A2
McGregor Motorsport Bell Housing
Stock 2WD Toyota "Pickup" (actually it has subaru WRX front seats)
S2000 header modified
Ktuner 2005 RSX ECU
Walbro 255 in tank
VW 4 bar pressure regulator/filter
That's about it

Image



I plan to post some more pics later and go over some of the problems and so on.

Please enjoy

here is a shot of the S2000 header

Image
higan. It is a good learning experience also.

Stock K24A2
McGregor Motorsport Bell Housing
Stock 2WD Toyota "Pickup" (actually it has subaru WRX front seats)
S2000 header modified
Ktuner 2005 RSX ECU
Walbro 255 in tank
VW 4 bar pressure regulator/filter
That's about it

Image



I plan to post some more pics later and go over some of the problems and so on.

Please enjoy

here is a shot of the S2000 header

Image
can you send a link for the adapter plate engine to tranny
 
#31 ·
Hi

I'm putting a K24 in my old 1985 Toyota Pickup. Just for fun. Well it started out fun. This is an extreme budget build so there isn't anything too fancy (3-4k$). I just use the truck to carry wood or go to home depot. There aren't any fun places to drive in mid Michigan. It is a good learning experience also.

Stock K24A2
McGregor Motorsport Bell Housing
Stock 2WD Toyota "Pickup" (actually it has subaru WRX front seats)
S2000 header modified
Ktuner 2005 RSX ECU
Walbro 255 in tank
VW 4 bar pressure regulator/filter
That's about it

Image



I plan to post some more pics later and go over some of the problems and so on.

Please enjoy

here is a shot of the S2000 header

Image
I've been wanting to do this swap to my 86 pickup and was wondering what motor mounts and trans you used for it to work. Looks like yours is going to be sick.