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5 Lug Long Travel 2rz Turbo Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by MadTaco461, Jun 8, 2014.

  1. Nov 2, 2017 at 11:37 AM
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    MadTaco461

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    Picked up another transmission yesterday. Going to be returning it. The shifter is seized. Off to call up another place. Going to take a better look at the next one.
     
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  2. Nov 2, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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    I found some good, low mile r155s up in the corona area
     
  3. Nov 2, 2017 at 11:44 AM
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    I might try that place next. There is also the junk yard next door to the one I went to that has 2 transmissions.
    There are about 30 of these transmissions in a 100 mile radius. Just gotta find the one that works.
     
  4. Nov 2, 2017 at 12:01 PM
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    TXpro4X4

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  5. Nov 2, 2017 at 12:09 PM
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    Right! Takes too much time finding a good transmission. More work than I expected.
     
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  6. Nov 2, 2017 at 12:54 PM
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    You’re thread is making me want to baby my w59
     
  7. Nov 2, 2017 at 1:20 PM
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    Haha right. Just don't subject your transmission to very harsh impact force. Pretty sure the beefy motor mounts put more force to the transmission.
    I should of refused this one.
     
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  8. Nov 2, 2017 at 7:32 PM
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    Couple fresh wrecks here in Cactus land, keep seeing ads in the local CL for 2.7L second gen parts.
     
  9. Nov 3, 2017 at 8:23 AM
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    I think the junk yards pick up 2nd gen stuff quickly here. Nothing on cl here. Found another with 60k miles just down the street from this one. Going to take a long lunch today. There are 7 of these r155 within a square mile. At least they are all cheap. Roughly about 300 plus core.
     
  10. Nov 3, 2017 at 3:52 PM
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    Hello # 3. Going to check it out better tonight and clean her.
    IMG_20171103_150822120_HDR.jpg
     
  11. Nov 3, 2017 at 6:13 PM
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    You're in California. You can't treat your trannies like that..

    :rimshot:
     
  12. Nov 3, 2017 at 6:26 PM
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    So stuffing a tranny in a bag locked the trunk of your car isn't allowed? Pretty sure I'm treating her better than where I pick her up from. 2 greasy guys carried her over to my car.
    Nice scrub down, inspect for issues, grease up everything.
    $250 plus the exchange of the one I wrecked out in the desert.
    ;)
     
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    Mmm thats a good deal for a greasy tranny

    :anonymous:
     
  14. Nov 3, 2017 at 6:37 PM
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    The core charge was pretty high. $100 at this place. Got lucky, I scooped up the core again when I returned this last one to avoid that core.
     
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    sub'd mike, get that greasy tranny put in her place! Cant wait to see your truck running!
     
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    TEEHEE

    This guy gets it :cool:
     
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    I mean, 350 is still a GREAT price... !
     
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    Subbed! Local turbo 4banger hell yeah

    I have a 2010 4x4 2.7 stick shift that's begging for some boost
     
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    I only paid 250 still. I used the old w59 as a core. The guys were like this is a different year. I'm like it's ok I want one from a 08 instead.
    Can't wait to drive this truck again. Going to start driving it this weekend.
     
  20. Nov 3, 2017 at 6:57 PM
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    Heck ya man. The 2tr is finally taking off for you guys over this last year. boosted 4 bangers are pretty fun.
     
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