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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Jan 16, 2020 at 3:07 PM
    Area51Runner

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    Green room or Off Topic please, I never go there.TYIA
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Think I can try to install mine before you get your refund? :rofl:

    (I work every day until Monday)
     
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    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    Bring your truck down here and I'll do it...I'm off for another 9 days lol
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Dude I so would but they have my days off broken up; if I had 2 days off I would and just stay at a motel for the night.

    What's even more sad is, that's likely to happen :rofl:
     
  8. Jan 16, 2020 at 3:31 PM
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    So I had an interesting discussion with a smog tech. Tried to tell me that if I convert the tacoma to 4WD, I'd have issues with passing emissions because computer/DMV records shows it as 2WD but visual inspection would be a 4WD.

    I politely said he didn't know what he was talking about and was just talking out his azz. @BartMaster1234, @frenchee have either of you ever had this come up when going in for a smog test? I just don't see how it would matter but curious if you've ever had it questioned.
     
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    you don't need 2 days. get it done in 1/2 day.
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Takes 6 hrs to drive there.

    Then a few hours for install.

    Then 6 hours to drive back after install so I can work the next day.
     
  11. Jan 16, 2020 at 3:34 PM
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    didnt say anything about :smack:socal
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
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    Lol, while he has a point I highly doubt a smog tech will give you trouble over it. That has nothing to do with the emissions system. He may be thinking if you were using a 4WD programmed ECU or something. I’ve passed smog no issue as 4WD.
     
  14. Jan 16, 2020 at 3:36 PM
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    exactly what I was thinking. Perhaps if the ECU was swapped but even then, is it going to scream "Hey! Look at me, Look at me! I'm NOT the OE 2WD ECU!!!!"

    lol
     
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    Ehhh maybe that would be true if you got a really strict smog tech...I can see how it would "technically" cause it to fail visual. But I guarantee you unless you tell them its a conversion they'll never make the connection.

    I'm supposed to fail with my 7th injector setup but they never recognize it during the visual. You'll be fine. Maybe just don't go to that guy lol
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    You run a 4wd ecu?
     
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    although.... I (and many others) have offered more than once but you seem to just want OT speed demon @Sperrunner installing it. Must be that Milwaukee Red collection ;)

    [​IMG]
     
  19. Jan 16, 2020 at 3:40 PM
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    Got nothin on my Harbor Freight collection
     
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    or my DeWalt yellow/black hahaha
     
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