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SoCal Toyota Tech, Lifts/CMC/ECGS swap/Lockers/Welding/Bumpers/Electrical, Overland to Fast builds.

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by Speed Freek, Feb 5, 2012.

  1. May 25, 2024 at 1:37 AM
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    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Pics and stuff..
    IMG_0691.jpg IMG_0770.jpg IMG_0918.jpg IMG_0923.jpg IMG_0933.jpg IMG_0936.jpg IMG_0943.jpg IMG_0944.jpg
     
  2. Jun 12, 2024 at 10:53 PM
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    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    More stuff and things, yeah I really suck at updates based on my own extremely intermittent posting as of late.
    But yes I’m still working nearly every day on Toyotas and on rare occasions other makes for a select few.
    So here are some more pics of work related stuff and things for entertainment as well as an example of some of the things I do.

    IMG_3781.jpg IMG_3835.jpg
    Removed the old crusty lift and finally got a better newer setup. It’s nice since it’s wider and I can open the driver’s side door to get out of Tundras instead of the rear door or window! That’s a bonus if you ask me!
    IMG_3785.jpg IMG_3788.jpg IMG_3795.jpg
    Brand new Tundra getting a fresh set of King coilovers/shocks, Icon UCAs and rear coils. Somehow I didn’t get an after pic but it looked a lot better being higher when it was done.
    IMG_3745.jpg Random pic of my truck as I was putting it back together a few weeks ago using my previous LS1 aluminum block base into a fully forged 6.3 stroker motor, not to mention the billet wheel 7875 turbocharger and associated accessories. It’s only set at 2psi during the break in period then I can crank it up.IMG_3858.jpg IMG_3857.jpg IMG_3820.jpg IMG_3872.jpg IMG_3873.jpg IMG_3874.jpg IMG_3875.jpg IMG_3877.jpg IMG_3880.jpg IMG_3881.jpg IMG_3882.jpg
     
    Last edited: Jun 12, 2024
  3. Jun 12, 2024 at 11:06 PM
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    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    I’ve got a ton more but I’ll post them up later…
    Gotta spend a few hours on my truck tonight finally doing some programming and wiring on the “Dial-a-boost” setup and the E85 flex-fuel sensor, plus the associated allocation and programming of the different maps in the software of the Holley Terminator X ECU.
    I also just finished building a little patio cover for my wife today as well, you know what they say! Happy wife happy life, haha!! IMG_3929.jpg
     
  4. Jun 13, 2024 at 9:52 PM
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    David K

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    Differential Breather Mod Light Bar: 4 Cree LED lamps Bilstein 5100s Ride Rite Air Bags
    Thank you, Jason!!!
    PS my friend was very pleased with the traction switch you installed on his vehicle.
     
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  5. Jun 13, 2024 at 10:16 PM
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    daveeasa

    daveeasa FBC Harness Solutions

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    Happy dog!
     
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  6. Jun 14, 2024 at 1:45 PM
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    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Awesome, it was pretty easy and I had a switch laying around I gave him. Glad I could help him out, seemed like a really nice guy.
    I hope you guys are doing well!

    He really like that area now with the shade! He just naps all over the place, what a life...
    How is the great north treating you these days??
     
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  7. Jun 14, 2024 at 2:49 PM
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    daveeasa

    daveeasa FBC Harness Solutions

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    Isn't it fascinating how dogs in particular find these spots on the ground? Cats kinda do the hidey spot in 3d but dogs just fine their little corner and camp out, usually with a good view of the action.

    I'm progressing on a trailer up here and really wishing I could bring it all in parts to you for help b/c I'm for sure in over my head :)
     
  8. Jun 15, 2024 at 10:05 AM
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    Thank you for the amazing work Jason!

    -re-booting cvs’
    -fabricating brake lines on the spot!
    -high quality brake pads
    -transmission service

    Highly Recommended, the dude is a beast with tons of experience and knowledge! A+++

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  9. Jun 16, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Move back down and we can make that happen, haha... Im sure you will figure it out, you are a pretty smarty guy!

    Thank you! Happy to help, I'm glad I was able to find a solution to the broken brake hardline that rusted away. It's good to know how to do a lot of different things since those skills can come in handy once in a while.

    Let me know if you ever need help in the future!
     
  10. Jun 19, 2024 at 12:54 PM
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    Nice work, wish you were closer to OC, CA
     
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  11. Jun 22, 2024 at 6:56 AM
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    Off with the old...
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    On with the new...
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    Thanks as always Jason!
     
  12. Jun 22, 2024 at 12:15 PM
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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Thank you sir, Im glad I could get it all set up for you. Always good seeing you again!
     
  13. Jun 24, 2024 at 9:18 AM
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    Arb front bumper, Hooke roof rack, wet okole seat covers. Dobinsons IMS/OME lead pack Pretty Stock TX Baja Edition Tacoma
    Pm sent
     
  14. Jun 27, 2024 at 9:44 AM
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    Arb front bumper, Hooke roof rack, wet okole seat covers. Dobinsons IMS/OME lead pack Pretty Stock TX Baja Edition Tacoma
    Mahalo Jason for taking my wife’s car in at last minute. I really appreciate you taking the time and fixing the issue.

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  15. Jun 27, 2024 at 8:44 PM
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    Speed Freek

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Glad I could help, should be good to go for a while now so the wife should feel a little better now..
     
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  16. Jul 29, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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    IMG_0948.jpg Thank you, Jason! Great meeting you and I’m very pleased with your work.

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  17. Aug 4, 2024 at 1:13 PM
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    Speed Freek

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Thank you sir, glad I was able to help out, if you need anything in the future don't hesitate to ask!
    I appreciate the awesome review!! Thanks so much!
     
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  18. Aug 17, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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    Speed Freek

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Hope you all are doing well, Just got dome with a front cover reseal on a 2018 4R with an S/C, boy that was rather labor intensive to say the least.
    Ill have to get on my phone later and post up some pics of it, tear I had to tear a lot of stuff apart to do that job, the supercharger, front steering rack bolts removed, front diff removed, loosen the engine mounts to lift the engine in order to drop the oil pan, etc..

    Ive also done a bunch of lifts, did a set of Kings 2 days ago, some 6112s this morning, a CMC on a 2024 Tundra yesterday afternoon, and a bunch of front end/steering UCA/LCA shocks, etc on a 1st gen Tundra just before that, and lots and lots of other jobs since I have been working just about every single day, sometimes even multiple jobs per day depending on what needs to be done.

    Like I said above I have to use my phone to post the pics so I have to find a spot on my property where I can get good service or it errors out, kinda weird living here and having such bad service, you would think I live in some random rural town in the middle of nowhere..
     
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  19. Aug 17, 2024 at 5:35 PM
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    If you normally post from your computer, you can also connect your phone to the computer and grab the pictures that way
     
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  20. Aug 17, 2024 at 6:28 PM
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    Superdave1.0

    Superdave1.0 Grandma Dave

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    Man I wish I had a lift at home! @Speed Freek you are super talented man! Great work.
     
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