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1981 2jzyota build

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by weldertaco, Sep 10, 2017.

  1. Oct 1, 2017 at 3:52 PM
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    weldertaco

    weldertaco [OP] Mr.13%bodyfat

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    I gotta gusset the shit out of the trans mount once I pull the engine and trans back out but it is definitely a good feeling
     
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  2. Oct 1, 2017 at 3:57 PM
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    yota243

    yota243 Well-Known Member

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    Bw s256 turbo with 3 in glass pack dumped pre axle raptor liner bed and top rails and fenderflares and rocker panels. Hunter side steps. Plasti-dipped upper fenders and emblems. satin black spray paint here and there inside and out. 5100's set to 1.75" up front . C channel front bumper. Maxxis bighorn 255/85/16
    Ur gonna have to slow down. You make the rest of us procrastinators look bad
     
  3. Oct 1, 2017 at 5:52 PM
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    weldertaco

    weldertaco [OP] Mr.13%bodyfat

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    This is way slower than I wanted to be lol the no tools really fucked me up
     
  4. Oct 1, 2017 at 5:53 PM
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    yota243

    yota243 Well-Known Member

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    Bw s256 turbo with 3 in glass pack dumped pre axle raptor liner bed and top rails and fenderflares and rocker panels. Hunter side steps. Plasti-dipped upper fenders and emblems. satin black spray paint here and there inside and out. 5100's set to 1.75" up front . C channel front bumper. Maxxis bighorn 255/85/16
    Well ive been workin on mine for 1 year this month (not on a daily basis or anything but the whole process)
     
  5. Oct 1, 2017 at 6:30 PM
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    Torspd

    Torspd Tor-nication

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    Torspd Custom Turbo kit [] Borg Warner 9180EFR Turbo [] Haltech Elite 2500 [] TiAL Q BOV [] TiAL V44 Wastegate @ 15psi [] CP Pistons [] CP Carrillo Rods [] ARP Head studs [] ARP Main Studs [] ARP Header - Head Studs [] Ported Heads w/ 1mm oversized valves intake/exhaust [] Brian Crower Forged Stroker Crank [] Darton M.I.D. Sleeved Block [] Kelford Camshafts [] Torspd 160* T-stat mod [] APR Large Fuel Rail [] Walbro 460 LPH E85 Fuel Pump [] FueLab FPR [] APR T56 Conversion Kit [] KP RACING Built T56 [] McLeod Racing Custom Twin Disk Clutch [] One Piece Aluminum Driveshaft [] MGW Shifter [] Custom lowering kit [] Ohlins Front Coilovers [] QA1rear shocks [] Custom Ron Davis Radiator [] Dual SPAL Electric Fans []
    These were my thoughts as well.
     
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  6. Oct 1, 2017 at 6:35 PM
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    yota243

    yota243 Well-Known Member

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    Rome wasnt built in a day, amirite?
     
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  7. Oct 1, 2017 at 6:43 PM
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    weldertaco

    weldertaco [OP] Mr.13%bodyfat

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    Good thing I'm not building Rome :laugh:


    All in all... once this swap is running and doing decent, I'm going to have to start looking for a better shell to swap everything to.

    This old rusty truck is fun for now but it's gonna split once the big power numbers come.
     
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  8. Oct 1, 2017 at 6:48 PM
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    weldertaco

    weldertaco [OP] Mr.13%bodyfat

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    Rome will come after 500hp. When the power goals becomes 600+... I'll start building Rome lol
     
  9. Oct 1, 2017 at 7:05 PM
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    yota243

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    Rome wont be the only one when u break 500hp:jerkoff:
     
  10. Oct 1, 2017 at 7:14 PM
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    weldertaco [OP] Mr.13%bodyfat

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    Next goal is to find some wheels and tires for it so I don't have to air up the tires every day and the truck can actually roll lol
     
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  11. Oct 1, 2017 at 7:18 PM
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    txtaco87

    txtaco87 Budget Travel Hard AF

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  12. Oct 1, 2017 at 7:29 PM
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    Unsubbed
     
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  13. Oct 1, 2017 at 8:10 PM
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    weldertaco [OP] Mr.13%bodyfat

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    Found a drag pack :spy: skinnies and slicks.

    Gotta do my best attempt at measuring tomorrow on how much room I have and what offset ill need and everything :burnrubber:
     
  14. Oct 1, 2017 at 9:08 PM
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    MadTaco461

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    You going too fast. I spent the whole weekend just trying to make a transmission mount.
     
  15. Oct 2, 2017 at 7:38 AM
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    weldertaco [OP] Mr.13%bodyfat

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    Also trying to find a stock clutch pedal assembly and master cylinder :spy:

    Found some new kits that are $$$ but would rather go oem used
     
  16. Oct 2, 2017 at 7:52 AM
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    And he keeps complaining about no tools. Imagine how fast he'd be if he had tools....
     
    Last edited: Oct 4, 2017
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  17. Oct 2, 2017 at 10:06 AM
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    weldertaco [OP] Mr.13%bodyfat

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    It'd be done already lol.
     
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  18. Oct 2, 2017 at 10:19 AM
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    weldertaco

    weldertaco [OP] Mr.13%bodyfat

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    Found a clutch pedal assembly and master cylinder :spy: should be picking It up today or tomorrow
     
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  19. Oct 2, 2017 at 10:31 AM
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    Lurkin Well-Known Member

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    ...and sold, and the next project in the works. :D
     
  20. Oct 2, 2017 at 10:44 AM
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    weldertaco

    weldertaco [OP] Mr.13%bodyfat

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    The next project is the taco lol
     
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