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Anybody know of any 1st gen Tacos with LS1 conversions?

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by Speed Freek, Dec 1, 2010.

  1. Aug 5, 2012 at 1:25 PM
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    Edit: OP we need a video ASAP
     
  2. Aug 9, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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  3. Aug 21, 2012 at 9:16 PM
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    Dirt bike actually, I dont ride street bikes anymore, I used to race roadbikes, since then I cant seem to ride at normal speeds, now I just ride and race off-road bikes instead, that way if I die, its MY fault, not some jackass on his/her phone.

    I usually take my Jeep out there, plenty of places to play. I usually go to the area at the end of Bison since it is right up the street from my house and go from there..
     
  4. Aug 21, 2012 at 9:16 PM
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    Yeah I know....
     
  5. Aug 21, 2012 at 9:18 PM
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    LOOK WHO'S BACK
     
  6. Aug 21, 2012 at 9:24 PM
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    ahhh redrock area ey so ur north side, hit me up next time you come out well have to hit up the trails
     
  7. Aug 21, 2012 at 9:26 PM
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    Been here bish! :)

    Will do.
     
  8. Aug 21, 2012 at 9:53 PM
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    got pics? updates?
     
  9. Aug 21, 2012 at 9:56 PM
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    Nope.
     
  10. Aug 22, 2012 at 6:30 AM
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    Just got home from LS Fest. I need a video of this bitch
     
  12. Sep 9, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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    It's settled. I though about turbo'ing my truck but I'm just gonna buy a ragged out piece of shit 90's reg cab and drop an ls1 in it......
     
  13. Sep 11, 2012 at 4:08 PM
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  14. Sep 12, 2012 at 10:10 AM
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    Oh yeah, forgot about the truck, been working on my Jeep TJ Pre-runner, yeah you heard that right....Pre-runner Jeep, WTF? You will see, gonna be badass

    One of these days I swear I will show some eye candy. I just forget about it because its just my daily driver these days and doesnt seem so special anymore, needs mo powa to renew my interest, I am weird like that, I loose interest in stuff so easily for some reason.

    Might be going to Havasu this weekend, thurs-Mon. If my Jeep isnt done I might bring the LS1 truck, if not I'm bringing the half built Pre-runner Jeep, the rear hasnt been cut off and redone yet
     
  15. Sep 12, 2012 at 10:13 AM
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    can we see some pics of the prerunner jeep?
     
  16. Sep 12, 2012 at 10:14 AM
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    for some reason this jeep comes to mind..... please tell me this is yours

    [​IMG]
     
  17. Oct 20, 2012 at 2:11 PM
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    I'm in love! :D
    You have a list of what all needs to be done for an engine swap? I'd go with a Chevy 350 most likely. Im 4x4 by the way. Motor, tranny, engine mounts, ECU, wiring, is it a new full rear axle or just gears :confused:?? What else does it take besides work to get this thing goin?
     
  18. Oct 20, 2012 at 3:32 PM
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    As someone with a Vortec5700 aka 350, there are better motors to be had for any application, the injectors alone on that motor are bullshit
     
  19. Oct 20, 2012 at 4:02 PM
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    What would you suggest? The Chevy 350 and ford 302 are the most used engines I've seen so I'd figure they'd be a pretty good engine.
     
  20. Apr 9, 2013 at 8:24 AM
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    Still waiting on a video dude...

    Not funny anymore
     

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