TRD S/C intercooler tank upgrade

[bada$$03taco]

just built a new tank that has a larger displacement and holds more water capacity.



built the tank to fit in the opening where the stock tank goes. in order to hang it, i took 1" solid rod, tapped it, and welded the slugs inside the tank in the stock mounting locations.

built a threaded bung for the original cap to mount on.

i then started closing it all up

you can see the original tank size, and see it in comparison to the new tank also see the threaded slugs and see how they look

time to build hose barbs for the coolant lines, i built the hose barbs and filler neck on my lathe.

and welded them on

 

[Murderface]

Nice lets see that thing mounted

 

[bada$$03taco]

and then welded the top on

and installed

the new tank holds 85 MORE ounces than the stock tank. so over a half gallon MORE capacity over the stock tank. this tank holds a little less than a gallon.

 

[Clifford]

thats a nice piece right there.

 

[Coupe]

Pretty nice.......

 

[bada$$03taco]

i could easily build the tank taller to hold more capacity but my wiring for my amplifier was in the way and i did not feel like re-doing anything.

anybody want one of these? had fun making it kinda interested in making them.

holds over a half gallon more capacity. i figure having more capacity helps from heat soaking the intercooler. i dont run my truck hard anymore really so i wont benefit from it. but somebody else might.

 

[Murderface]

Need to load the bitch up with ice water and see if it helps really cool down that air going thru the IC

 

[Clifford]

depending on price I wouldn't mind one.

 

[NHXRUNNER]

anybody want one of these? had fun making it kinda interested in making them.

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Hope you decide to move forward. I'm sure there are plenty of members that would love to have one. Great job. Please post some results. :top:

 

[5000XD]

Pretty nice.

What is that little stainless steel bottle next to the brakefluid reservoir with a line coming out off the s/c? is that your oil catch can?

 

[Tunedx]

:top: Top notch fab work and fitment

 

[redarkx]

That's nice right there!

 

[Torspd]

Dependant on the price, i bet you could have quite a few buyers line up. If you decide to become a vendor.

Easy, simpler, and very functional. Good work man. :top:

 

[5H4D0WD347H]

Id buy one for my truck.

 

[JiNsEiGaNaI]

looks heavy! but nice! alot of time! cool! would like to see a black plastic version of this, as the metal might b warm in the engine bay

 

[Super Werty]

Looks great for adding some ice cubes! Nice work!

 

[Clifford]

^he's alive!!!!!

 

[bada$$03taco]

the tank is a pound if even that, literally light as a feather. the OEM bracket is plenty strong enough unless you plan on baja off-road racing and jumping 3ft whoops with your baja truck. wait... wha.... yeah we drive these trucks on-road. yep bracket is plenty strong enough to hold a half pound tank, and 8lbs worth of liquid.

the tank under the S/C is a catch can i built a year ago. bolts up to the bracket holding the S/C up using the stock 2 bolts.

 

[Murderface]

Nice, how do u empty it?

 

[bada$$03taco]

i have a tube coming out of the bottom of the catch can that runs down the side of the motor down by the oil pan. its just a piece of 1/4 ID fuel line with a small valve on the end secured close to the skid plate, i just tell the guys at the toyota place to flip the valve when changing my oil and drain the can. they drain the can every time my oil gets changed. no sweat for me i just tell them to do it when they change my oil.