2jz swapped 4x4 2001 taco

it really is a phenomenal build, any idea when its going up on BaT? 98% sure it wouldn't pass california emissions otherwise i'd be even more tempted than i already am

 

It is all submitted finally and should be live in a few days. I will let you know when it’s live

 

https://vimeo.com/865794595

 

brb, looking up how to register a car in montana hahaha

 

It would be worth it. This thing is such a blast. I bet I could double almost any speed limit. I took it 135 a week ago on a 65mph highway. It will do 115 in 3rd gear. It’s running at 19 psi now so I am sure it would hit 500hp on the dino

 

OOOOOH! I would love this, but it's just not financially in the cards. Can I ask why you're letting this gem go?

 

I am in the middle of making me a shop and could use the money to dry it in before winter hits. I could always Build Back Better if I wanted to. I have all the connections I would need. I think next time I might would build a 3rz. It could have the same hp for less cost.

 

Totally understandable priorities. I wish I had the disposable income, because that thing looks like a hoot! Good luck with the sale!

 

It’s an absolute beast. I love driving it. I mean 500 hp in a 4x4 taco who wouldn’t? Hopefully there is a few people that will be interested. It’s been for sale for about 4 months now. I was originally asking like 35k. I went as low as 21k and still nobody local wanted to spend that on this. Instead they by 30k side by sides.

 

I've done the SxS game, and it's not a fair comparison, but a toy is a toy. For trail shenanigans I'd rather have a RZR, but this truck is a toy that can be semi practical.... or at least you can lie to yourself about it being practical. What kind of mileage is on it? If I had $21K to spare I'd buy it!

 

The truck has 315k. The transmission has 80k. The motor has 6k since it was rebuilt.

 

1 hour and it’s up for auction. If you are interested or you know someone that might be interested it will be up for grabs. I can’t wait to see someone’s reaction when they drive this truck. It’s freaking fast and fun to drive.

 

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-toyota-tacoma-58/#comments-anchor

 

out of curiosity - any reason you picked BaT instead of Cars and Bids?

 

I don’t know. I just was told by several guys that it might be best there.

 

GLWS!!

 

bat is more popular and guys are known to way overspend there

 

Yeah but usually they do so for bone stock untouched perfect examples of things. I kinda think cars and bids would have been better, younger crowd that is more accepting of modifications there. Either way I think it will do decent, needs one of those little online car sites to share it to their social media. Even a quickie post from Jalopnik or something would generate a lot of buzz for it.

 

Yes that would be good. Sometimes all it takes is just somebody to mention something about it. I wish I knew a guy that could do that. But I am just little owl me and don’t want social media for myself. I would rather stay away from it all.

 

Wow can’t believe it only sold for 17k

even read a post about it that should have gotten more attention.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-toyota-tacoma-58/