BIG UPDATE
Got all the BEST Raptor Racing has to offer for the mk3.
-DDP Ceramic Coated, wideband bung, flex section, the works
-3" Hi Flow Metallic Cat
-3" Raptor Racing SS Ceramic Coated cat back piping with Powder Coated Muffler
Also picked up some 5Zigen FN01R-C wheels in gun metal <-- This wasn't planned but these are some of my favorite wheels and I scored the wheels with good tires for $600 so I couldn't resist.
PLUG FOR GEORGE AT RAPTOR RACING:
Amazing communication for a one man shop. I was in the loop the whole time and George even asked that I NOT pay him until it was very close to ready. That's right, I offered to pay, he wanted me to wait. Stand up guy before, during and after the sale and I felt very confident sending him my payment for such a big purchase. As most of you better know, the quality is also top notch. Buy from him, give him your money.
Pics:
Setting up the exhaust. Man was it beautiful, haha. Since my car is a bit of a bsatard child (mk4 motor mounts, 90 NA chassis, W58, unknown year block) the cat back needed some minor adjustment.
Quick glimpse of the downpipe and the very convenient location of my dip stick.
Looking down the DDP:
Dirty engine bay:
Bad ass, highly over capable, largest size Die Hard Platinum Sears had:
Messy interior:
Lotek Pillar pods look great..... if you squint:
I have some pics on my other memory card of the sexy Raptor Racing Catback before install, but I'll upload those later.
PLANS FOR THE SPRING/SUMMER:
Well I want to get a Tacoma for camping/winter so that's soaking up most the funds. Other than that:
-New windshield moldings (surprisingly cheap. Looks like ~$150 for everything)
-Newly wrapped steering wheel
-New/COMPLETELY reworked engine harness
-Resolve power steering leak (Maybe new rack or maybe just fluid lines?)
-SUSPENSION (Eibach springs with Tokico shocks is looking good. New Bushings may be in order)
-Clean the HELL out of the engine bay
-New Floor mats
That's about all I have my mind on right now. She's slowly getting to where I've wanted the last 3 years. Very exciting to see it come together.