Lowered B.S. Thread

I'd love to turbo the 2.7, just don't want the hassles or being the only one. Friend of mine has a 450whp focus and he's always dealing with issues since no one else does it. The main problem i'd have with it is the tuning since no one does anything with these ECU so i'd have to hire someone to try and crack it so we could change it, all while trying to keep the CEL's off so I can get it inspected. It sounds a lot easier in theory than in practice. Also trying to get the exhaust flange to build a turbo header from, a plate to block off the air valve which is right above the header which would be right in the way for a turbo header. Then someone to learn and build the engine and get it properly set up and get the custom pistons, rods and head gasket, someone to build the trans or swap it for a supra 6 speed, tap the oil drian for the turbo. Might need custom fuel rails for the injectors, swap a higher flowing fuel pump into the tank, run a pressure regulator. Then onto brakes so I can stop it, wider tires, flares or rolled fender so I can hook, tac bars to keep from wheel hoping, custom exaust.

Small things keep adding up, here's just a rough ass guess on cost https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2PursnrWKg_ckMyQWpBQlJHaXc/edit?usp=sharing

 

Supercharger it is! I just noticed that discont tire put my truck as an x-runner in my information. lol

 

Most of that would still apply to a super charger if you want to have more than the 250 whp from the URD. Most of that could be done until the old one breaks like the trans and stuff, and I have no idea how much power the stock bottom end can take before you have a ventilated block, so I was spending first on the bottom before having that issue

Also that'd be for a high HP, built motor, not just a 300whp one, so you could get away with a smaller turbo and no pistons ect

 

My opinion is that our trucks (i.e., 2.7L 2wd trucks) aren't worth putting forced induction on for a multitude of reasons:

• Adding any kind of forced induction is incredibly expensive. Seems that most of us are very "price sensitive" when it comes to mods which is probably the reason we drive base model trucks. Unless you don't mind putting another $5k into your truck, don't even think about forced induction.
• Our trucks don't hook-up even with the piddly amount of power they come with because there's no weight in the back. Then there's also the issue of axle wrap, wheel hop, etc. If you can't get power to the ground, it's not really worth having unless you want to do burn-outs all day long.
• Out truck's suspension is hardly made for performance and will never match that of a tuned car. Leaf springs are designed for hauling loads, not performance. If you plan on doing a 4-link system with coil-overs in front and rear, then maybe you'll get some decent suspension performance, but that's another couple thousand $$$. Bouncing your way through turns at high speeds doesn't sound like fun to me.
• Our truck's have frames which make them pretty heavy compared to a car. So even if you manage 275 whp, a car with the same horsepower will likely eat your lunch.
• Out truck's transmissions are geared for low-end torque, or so it seams. I'm guessing you'd have to start messing with the tranmission and gear ratios if you'd actually want to go fast. (Not to mention the crazy long throw of the shifter itself. Sure, short shift kits are available, but I've owned one and they aren't exactly smooth.)
• If you do a dramatic increase in horsepower, you should probably think about how you're going to stop. I'm not sure if larger brakes would do any good, but it's something you should consider ($$$)
• Unless you go with the Toyota super charger (which I don't think they make for our trucks any more?), you can kiss all warranties good bye.

The end result of adding a turbo or a super charger to a 2wd Taco would be an empty wallet and a truck that isn't fast in a straight line or on the track If you've got lots of money to burn, then go for it. But I personally think it's a better idea to invest in a fast car than try to turn a slow truck into something it's not.

 

what the fuck dude.

going fast isn't supposed to make sense.

 

LOL! I suppose

 

i have lowering springs on my wrx, and im ordering coilovers soon so i can be dumped. does that count?

 

So you see the delema, plus no one knows how strong out block is

 

I have a 92 jetta its kinda my toy i love vws its got a slight drop in it just thought id share haha. makes my taco feel like a lifted 4wd

 

^ needs more low static or air?

 

Its static front is cranked all the way down back has some room

 

Thinking about getting a 300zx as a project car.

 

that is sweet!

 

nice, heres an mk2 i shot recently


Mk2-001 by Superluxe, on Flickr

Girl owned, and rolled so hard

 

Thats sweet I wanna do the quad round conversion on mine

 

i wish i still had my beater 87 mazda b2200
i miss just being slammed flush and beat down turned a lot of heads

 

My new wheels arrived today... I absolutely love 'em!

They have a 40 mm offset which is apparently the same as the stock steelie wheels. I was worried that they'd look "pushed-in" like the stock wheels do, but from what I can tell, they're nearly flush with the fenders. Perhaps the fact that their 8" wide makes a difference?

Whatever the reason, I'm now glad I didn't get a 30 or 35 mm wheel in the same size (19x8) as I would've probably been pokin' out of the fenders and tearing up my sidewalls on the fender lips. Heck, that could still be an issue as I don't have tires on the wheels yet... that's where my next pile-of-money is going to go

 

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get them bad boys on!!

if you went +30 or +35 you wouldn't have poked cuz Xrunner wheels fit flush and they are 18x8 +30mm
but any who get some dayum pics no hiding

 

So i am running some temporary wheels for now
borrowing em from a friend

255/45/18 rubs like crazy no joke u can smell it when i turn like a mini burnout in my fenders but o well different look for now still waiting on my dayum wheels.....