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What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SlimDigg, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. Aug 31, 2020 at 2:38 PM
    BeLance89

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    Question.... why not 2UZ? Just curious because I’ve been considering a 2UZ swap in the near future.
     
  2. Aug 31, 2020 at 2:40 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    PITA. If im going through the trouble of stuffing a v8 in there, it had better be worth it. LS has endless aftermarket tweaks. Will take boost well. And easily tune able.

    Plus more power than the 2uz from the get go.
     
  3. Aug 31, 2020 at 2:40 PM
    1997tacomav6

    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger,Haltech, 800k

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    V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger, 56mm pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC Tvs1320 supercharger,(MUST DO) every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 56mm custom pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ATM Pathfinders Dynopro ATM ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back dual exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks JBA UCA trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel, Haltech stand-alone ECU,
    What replacement kit did you use for the bushings?
    This is on my list as I can see I have some movement on the passenger side C bushing
     
  4. Aug 31, 2020 at 2:45 PM
    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    I went with the Energy Suspension poly kit
     
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  5. Aug 31, 2020 at 2:47 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    I was disappointed in this kit actually. I think the Total chaos kit is way better. The bushings were way softer in the ES kit than my TC bushings I was replacing. In fact i just reused my TC D bushing on the passenger side.
     
  6. Aug 31, 2020 at 2:59 PM
    BeLance89

    BeLance89 Well-Known Member

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    how’s the market for LS —> Taco swap parts?
     
  7. Aug 31, 2020 at 3:07 PM
    1997tacomav6

    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger,Haltech, 800k

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    Reviews say you have to drill out the center with a 9/16” bit.

    Did you have this issue?

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  8. Aug 31, 2020 at 3:07 PM
    Blackdawg

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    Not awesome. But CX racing makes mounts. Custom tranny crossmember and drive shafts. Getting the oil pan to clear is the other tricky part.
     
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  9. Aug 31, 2020 at 3:08 PM
    Speedytech7

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    They've updated their design and give you different size sleeves so you can fit the early and late style
     
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  10. Aug 31, 2020 at 4:16 PM
    eon_blue

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    Nope...didn't have to do that. The center one was a royal bitch to press in by hand, impossible in fact. I just used a C-clamp on it and pressed it in that way, worked great.

    I think the issue mostly was the ES grease I put in the holes, that stuff is incredibly sticky and doesn't give much...helps to press them in with a clamp.
     
  11. Aug 31, 2020 at 5:03 PM
    Digiratus

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    No and Yes. I 2nd the comment on going through MCM Fab.
     
  12. Aug 31, 2020 at 5:13 PM
    Dan8906

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    Got a PM to him. I’m also looking around for a Labor Day sale, doubt one will cover ads tho
     
  13. Aug 31, 2020 at 5:30 PM
    Blackdawg

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    I'd recommend calling him over pm or even email.
     
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  14. Aug 31, 2020 at 5:50 PM
    Dan8906

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    Good call, I didn’t notice he hadn’t been on here since April.
     
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    One less panel down!!

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  16. Aug 31, 2020 at 6:54 PM
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    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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    Finally back in the garage.

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    Yay....rust.
     
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  17. Aug 31, 2020 at 7:00 PM
    Aagill225

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    Mine was a bitch to get out. I had to make a press kit of a socket and bolt and nut. New one went in easy
     
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    Running Board Man

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    My goal is to put a gen 3 4.3 (Lv3) in my 4 runner but ls's are Soo much cheaper

    There was a complete 5.3, harness, ecu, etc for 600 bucks, was very tempted
     
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  20. Aug 31, 2020 at 9:10 PM
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    The starter isnt under the manifold
     

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