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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SeComa, Dec 30, 2018.

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  1. Dec 31, 2018 at 4:06 PM
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    So I had to fab my own mounts, alot of looking and thinking and measuring...I incorporated the stock mounts off the frame of the taco and welded up some badass mounts using the dampers from the donor with triple welds and square stock and 1/4 inch thick diamond plates to bolt to the motor, I then needed a trans mount so I used the stock mount off the taco and cut it up a bit to work for the trans with the 47...it worked GREAT!!! again alot of looking and thinking...with all the measuring twice cutting once the angle and pitch was an eighth of an inch off for the driveshaft which came off the donor as well, just cut down and rebalanced from the driveshaft shop...damn near perfect!!! Bolted right up to the stock rearend...one of the reasons I stayed yota to yota...then came the wiring and what a nightmare because the donor was a SUV with all the bells and whistles and my little truck was no electric nothing ya'll LOL...but I needed lights so alot of looking at diagrams and troubleshooting and then it all just kinda clicked...I'm a tech for KIA so it worked out ok-ish...but all my lights work!! I used the steering shaft from the taco but used the multifunction switches from the donor which now I have auto headlights and delay wipers and cruise control...which I didn't have before ever!...I had a huge pile of wires I didn't use and clipped a ground or two I needed..whoops! I have more photos...will upload asap!! It is a beast and shifts fine as hell...the donor had the ABS module which I couldn't use in my taco nor the wheel speed sensors...I post a video tomorrow

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    SeComa, Dec 31, 2018
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  2. Dec 31, 2018 at 4:24 PM
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    2004TacomaSR5 Nemesis Prime

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    Did they offer a trade in for a Turd Gen? LOL
     
    2004TacomaSR5, Dec 31, 2018
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  3. Dec 31, 2018 at 4:38 PM
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    rblalliance

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    rblalliance let the wookie win

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    That's pretty awesome that you did this!!
     
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  4. Dec 31, 2018 at 5:25 PM
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    I like the diamond plate for extra horse power!!!
     
    36tacundra, Dec 31, 2018
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  5. Dec 31, 2018 at 5:53 PM
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    I’m down! Take my money!!!!!!............ but like, not joking !
     
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  6. Jan 1, 2019 at 7:50 AM
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    So the radiator support was made by myself with aluminum bracing from Lowe's...Griffin Radiator26x19x3
     
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  7. Jan 1, 2019 at 7:51 AM
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    with an external trans oil cooler
     
    SeComa, Jan 1, 2019
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  8. Jan 1, 2019 at 7:58 AM
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    here is the pitch after a little measuring
     
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  9. Jan 1, 2019 at 8:05 AM
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    So yesterday I was able to actually hook up a scanner to the OBD port and it read all the fault codes...I think there was about a full page of codes lol...I was able to clear all codes successfully, my CEL is on because there are a few things that aren't connected like the converters and O2 sensors etc... no biggie! This thing idles so smoove, you just feel the rumble lol
     
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  10. Jan 1, 2019 at 8:32 AM
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  11. Jan 1, 2019 at 8:41 AM
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    Yep…
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    Nice swap! I kinda want to drive it! :yay:
     
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  12. Jan 1, 2019 at 8:53 AM
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    This would solve my 1st gen tundra itch.
     
    Sreppep, Jan 1, 2019
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  13. Jan 1, 2019 at 11:02 AM
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    Super Nice I love it Good work!!!!!!!
     
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  14. Jan 1, 2019 at 6:16 PM
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    Where’s the video?:confused:
    That is really impressive. This is what the sport taco should be.:cookiemonster:
     
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  15. Jan 1, 2019 at 6:20 PM
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    Same reason I put a 2uz in my 2nd gen
     
    v8taco671, Jan 1, 2019
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  16. Jan 1, 2019 at 7:34 PM
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    That is awesome!
    I love that you stayed Toyota
    I also love all the custom work and thinking to make it work yet look so perfect!
     
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  17. Jan 2, 2019 at 10:07 AM
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    Nice work!
     
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  18. Jan 4, 2019 at 3:09 PM
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    sorry all..it's literally been raining here for 9 days so I will get a video up tomorrow
     
    SeComa, Jan 4, 2019
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  19. Jan 14, 2019 at 1:16 PM
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    It wont let me upload a video
     
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  20. Jan 14, 2019 at 1:23 PM
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    Wulf no brain just damage

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    You'll have to upload to youtube then embed it in your post using the Youtube url

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