Rey's Prerunner Build AKA Project Darkstar

Rumor has it Rey’s working with Vuori on some race inspired performance apparel

 

Finally, something my wife will appreciate in the truck market.

 

Shit my old lady would also finally approve of this ridiculous hobby. lol And still not want to ride in the truck lol

 

she owns a jeep product good sir…her opinion on vehicles is invalidzzzz

 

Rey, call me crazy, but are you saying there’s an exhaust option for us S/C guys that looks good, sounds good, AND increases performance?!
That goes against everything the internets have previously told me.

Sooo… I guess…

 

LOL it could be safe to say it would be a good option for the NA motor crew. This would probably be more controversial than the catch can fiasco lol

 

Sounds amazing sir!

 

Thanks Mike! I’m ready to hear that built motor of yours lol

 

I just got the call the heads are ready, picking them up in the morning.

 

shit yes

 

Build update 3/20/24

Front and rear Alcon kit installed. Massive difference than just running the fronts alone. Throwing a maf code since we're at the limit of the 4.5" intake tube. Custom 5" tube getting made up as well as installing the LS 103 throttle body I snagged from Viktor G. Should be interesting to see the boost gains since I lost 1-1.5psi from the efficient exhaust. We'll need to do a ton of tuning to get the TB dialed but excited.

Awaiting install- updated camburg lt shackles, new leaf bushings and ubolts, extended wheel studs again since addition of new wheel bearings.

Next on the to do list- Prp harnesses, maybe some prp seats, custom harness bar, more forward lightning

Awaiting pricing and timeline for- custom J arm kit, and Full back-half. (probably start stock piling parts for this)

 

BEAST

 

I am curious why you are moving away from the camburg setup? Badass buid!

 

Moving to a larger kit, more travel, larger shocks etc. The camburg kit is absolutely awesome and more than enough for 90% of people.

 

You gotta help me understand J arm, what's the benefit? I saw one online and wouldn't that in a sense not as rigid as an A-arm?

and I saw somewhere people said you can't tow with linked rear suspension, why is that?

 

The upper arms in vehicles really don't take load its the lower that does the most. The J arm allows more room for larger shocks. For example the LSK race kit can fit a 2.5 coilover and a 3.0 bypass. The J arm would be able to accommodate a 3.0 coilover or larger and a 4.0-4.5 bypass. Basically packaging is better. But retaining the 4wheel drive which I want to do (For now) it would yield the same travel up front as the LSK. The larger shocks would be a significant difference especially how heavy these rigs are. So I'm leaning towards doing the LSK front and full back rear linked. The rear is really where you want "all" the travel 26"-32" is what would be the plan there.

Linked rears are not recommended for towing due to the shock locations they tend to be much closer to the cab etc and the leverage point shifts.

 

Oh cool, I didn't realize lsk did a J arm.

 

Sorry LSK doesn’t do a j-arm. I got a quote for one custom fabbed.

 

You send real hard. Would really like to see a cage in your truck soon; perhaps tie in with the back half. Only takes once.

 

Absolutely on the build list

 

That Camburg might look good on my magnetic gray

 

Wouldn’t look terrible lol

 

Build update 5/10/24

103MM LS throttle body is in with the custom @snivilous throttle body adapter and 5” intake tube. Also added the new @TurboKits.com boost referenced full pressure regulator. Updated the grill cover (50+hp). Next is retune and dial it in.

Need to get the harness bar ordered to install these prp belts.

 

Looking good!! Thanks for the post and the tag. Subs to see the results

 

Build Update 7/16/24

Per usual I keep forgetting to update this. Notable updates below

Changed all lighting to Baja Designs 4 LP9's Pros (2 spot, 2 driver combo) all clear lenses
Push bar added to front bumper for the new lighting
Removed the king 2.5 triple bypasses upfront and added king 3.0 triple bypasses with custom valving
Second full size spare in the bed added
Tune updated
Full size jack added into new pelican case
Updated recovery gear
Parry parts front bumps on order
Maxmia fluid container mounts/holders on order
Garmin tread xl added
Rago fab dash mount reorganized
Added 2 more orange maxtrax total 4
Spare fuel pump

Next on the to do list
Order 4.0 king 5 tube bypasses to replace king 3.0x16 triple bypasses
Revised bed cage
Harness bar fabricated - waiting on the shop to drop the truck off
4 new tires soon
Send blower back to whipple and maybe add blower porting to it
New plugs, new Lexus coil packs
Prp Alpha race buckets with heat

 

more pics/info on the jack & pelican case setup?

 

Yea added an aluminum jack and cut the foam to fit into the pelican case. Inside is also my recovery gear.

 

That ass.

 

That's pretty slick

 

Careful with that jack, I had the same one and it folded over basically.