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dropthattaco
11-11-2008, 07:56 PM
Ok guys, thanks to the old recession and having a part-time job that pays 8.00 an hour, it may be time to sell the 'ol street fighter. The reason this is a feeler, though, is because I'd need to feel like it was worth it, since this truck has more of my blood, sweat, tears, and money in it than anything else I've owned and probably ever will. Please feel free to ask questions, I've got a bunch of docs, pics, and other miscellaneous stuff to back up claims and whatnot. Yes, i'm kinda emotional about it, so don't be a bunch of jackasses, either. Ok here's the list:

97 (early) 2rz tacoma, 190,000 mi.
Custom turbo setup featuring:
Benzboy 4-2-1 tubular turbo header (has had the primaries re-welded to the flange by a professional certified welder while clamped to a machinist's plate).
T3/T4 Garrett turbo water and oil cooled, 57 trim compressor wheel, .63 A/R compressor housing, .48 A/R Turbine housing, stage 3 turbine wheel.
Garrett water/air intercooler completely custom integrated to the setup using mandrel bent tubing, bosch pump, summit racing 16 pass water cooler mounted behind the front bumper.
Bosch bypass blow off valve
Cometic 2mm MLS head gasket
32 pound 5th injector controlled by a split second 3D tunable AIC
Scangauge II
Clifford matrix RS2 remote start alarm system w/turbo timer function
Last (and highest) dyno: 285 hp, 325 tq.

As far as the rest goes:

Lowered 4" in the rear with blocks, 3" front with lower and upper ball joint flip

Detroit true-trac rear end

KYB GR-2 shocks front and rear (stiffest I could find)

BFG radial T/A tires on Cragar black D-window wheels, 15x7

4wd/prerunner front fenders to clear the tires

1998 tacoma front bumper (I think it looks better)

Centerforce 2 clutch

Pioneer DEH-P7600MP cd player, 2 sets of Boston acoustics components installed in the doors, old kicker 10" sub behind the passenger seat. The amp is blown right now, but it can be fixed or replaced before delivery if requested. Usually all the speakers run through the amp, but my stop-gap solution is using the amp in the deck to run the door sets with no sub right now.

Nu-Image white face flame gauges, VDO tach and boost gauge, auto meter narrowband rich/lean monitor.

Sweet custom Moon equipment foot gas pedal.

Sir michaels roll pan welded and smoothed, with LED tag bolts.

Flared bed sides.

Optima red top relocated to right side front of bed using a NHRA legal Taylor battery box.

Extang soft tonneau cover with 3 bows

Pics say 1000 words, though.
here's my CT gallery
http://www.customtacos.com/gallery2/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=774&sl=d
and here's some pics to generate some interest
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j239/turbotaco/Photo0100.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j239/turbotaco/Photo0101.jpg
http://www.customtacos.com/gallery2/data/500/SSCN0715.JPG

This is truly a one-of a kind truck, and I'm thinking somewhere in the 7500 range is fair. Located in Huntersville, NC (just north of charlotte) an no, it will never pass cali smog inspection, but always passes everywhere else with flying colors.




turbotacoman
11-11-2008, 08:05 PM
DON'T SELL IT!!!!!!

You will regret it.

jbmintz
11-11-2008, 08:08 PM
You still owe me a ride before you can sell your Taco... Don't forget about me.

cmcpher
11-11-2008, 08:23 PM
This seriously makes me sad...:(

synyster
11-11-2008, 08:34 PM
damn, if this would have been an ext cab i would have been all over it, i believe my truck is sold and am in the market for something else, but it must be an ext cab (only reason i sold mine was cuz it wasnt big enough)

dropthattaco
11-11-2008, 08:38 PM
damn, if this would have been an ext cab i would have been all over it, i believe my truck is sold and am in the market for something else, but it must be an ext cab (only reason i sold mine was cuz it wasnt big enough)
Wait, you sold yours Dan? The one you had at tacoberfest?

synyster
11-11-2008, 08:43 PM
well its not officially sold yet, i am getting a deposit on thursday for it. im only selling it cuz i cant fit the whole family in it. but dont worry im not going anywhere, im looking at buying either a 4runner for my new venture or switching over to the Lexus side of things and picking up a GS 300

dropthattaco
11-11-2008, 08:47 PM
The GS is a fine automobile, I'd highly recommend it. (I worked at a lexus dealership for four years)

synyster
11-11-2008, 08:58 PM
well, i was considering buying my first 4wd ever (i dont count the bronco II 4wd that i owned for a week and quickly sold), looking at 90-95 4runners, plan on a 4" susp lift and a few other things

Taco me elmo
11-11-2008, 10:17 PM
WOW its disturbing how much that truck looks like mine,:lol: Good luck on the sale though.. If it could pass smog for registration I would so try to buy it...:waytogo:

humanmachinehead
11-12-2008, 07:05 PM
damn, wish i had some money, you're damn close to me. want anything painted? :lol:

cmcpher
11-13-2008, 01:10 PM
Now I think the general thought Will, is that you not sell your truck! :waytogo:

dropthattaco
11-14-2008, 07:08 PM
Huh, i guess not. Come on fellas, this is a 13 second truck! It runs a 9.085 1/8 mile as well.

tylerangle1990
11-20-2008, 01:24 PM
If you ever wanna sell your turbo setup let me know...I'm still debating on whether or not to keep my taco too...:thinking:

jbmintz
11-20-2008, 01:30 PM
You should post some more pics up. What you using for Engine management

cmcpher
11-20-2008, 01:52 PM
Not to kill the thread, but I do believe Will has decided to keep "The Beast" after some deep down soul searching. Though I'll let Will confirm this to make it super official. Kudos Will for making the choice to keep on rocking :waytogo:

tylerangle1990
11-20-2008, 04:55 PM
Not to kill the thread, but I do believe Will has decided to keep "The Beast" after some deep down soul searching. Though I'll let Will confirm this to make it super official. Kudos Will for making the choice to keep on rocking :waytogo:

I don't blame him it's a nice truck...that wouldn't stop me from taking advantage of good stuff for sale if he did want to though :waytogo:

dropthattaco
11-20-2008, 10:38 PM
Yeah sorry fellas, but she's staying with me. I sold my motorcycle instead. Every time I thought about losing it it kinda messed me up inside, made me nauseus (not exaggerating). Besides it's got a bunch of idiosyncrasies that would take me a week to explain to someone buying the thing. Thanks for guiding me through a dark time fellas!

turbotacoman
11-20-2008, 11:05 PM
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :drinking: :drinking: :headbang: :headbang:

Sweet!! I think you made the right choice!!!