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Need ideas for 97' tacoma

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by BornToyota, Aug 18, 2014.

  1. Aug 18, 2014 at 5:41 PM
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    BornToyota

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    Hello everyone, I'm new here because i wish to get some ideas for my taco. I have the 97' tacoma DLX Xtra Cab with the 2.7L 4-cyl that has around 211,000miles on it...i plan on modifying the performance first, and I'm going to put a flow master exhaust system, i also plan on using it off road as well as a day to day vehicle....so if you have any ideas please respond and post pics of your tacoma too, if possible, i want to turn my taco into a ground shaking beast!



    *Below is my tacoma*
    Will post more pics soon

    IMG_1202.jpg
     
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  2. Aug 19, 2014 at 1:17 AM
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    read the 1st Gen section and your wallet will quickly become lighter :)
     
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  3. Aug 19, 2014 at 1:58 PM
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    2.7l, ground shaking beast...

    Start by renting a cargo plane that has a rear drop hatch big enough to push the truck out at elevation...
     
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  4. Aug 19, 2014 at 7:36 PM
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    just figuratively speaking....
     
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  5. Aug 20, 2014 at 10:36 AM
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    boost?
     
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  6. Aug 20, 2014 at 2:27 PM
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    Eh, see my Build Thread sig link. Too many mods to list.
    You want ideas?

    YOU CAN'T HANDLE IDEAS!

    That's much more funny if you say it in a Jack Nicholson voice. :D

    Seriously...take a look at my build thread.
     
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  7. Aug 21, 2014 at 2:14 PM
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    was thinking about dechroming my tacoma...does anyone have a gold tacoma with all black trim? was just wondering how it looked
     
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