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07-21-2008, 06:38 AM
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Money is always the holdback isnt it?
07-21-2008, 06:45 AM
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I am interested to see how you solve your cooling issues and how that much power wil affect the chasis. Is that thing caged?
I am currently working on my 88 p/u. Its getting a solid roller 468hp SBC.
Ive had 2 1st gen yotas with SBCs and cooling was always an issue, even in Minnesota.
I am currently working on my 88 p/u. Its getting a solid roller 468hp SBC.
Ive had 2 1st gen yotas with SBCs and cooling was always an issue, even in Minnesota.
07-21-2008, 06:48 AM
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I am interested to see how you solve your cooling issues and how that much power wil affect the chasis. Is that thing caged?
I am currently working on my 88 p/u. Its getting a solid roller 468hp SBC.
Ive had 2 1st gen yotas with SBCs and cooling was always an issue, even in Minnesota.
I am currently working on my 88 p/u. Its getting a solid roller 468hp SBC.
Ive had 2 1st gen yotas with SBCs and cooling was always an issue, even in Minnesota.
Minnesota ah? Ive got some family out there
07-21-2008, 09:18 PM
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hey eric very nice pics i love your engine the issue with the frame really i cant see one yet been checking by flexing the truck ect i was comparing it to a chevy and the toyota frame sims to be alot more durable compared to the chevy i had a blazer and those frames would twist right in front of your eyes toyota has not shown a lot of signs yet toyota has a box frame which are very durable and chevy is a open c cahannel style frame which will twist my cooling i think im gettin under control by the racing alluminum radiator a beleive its a 18 inch flex fan soon tobe a solid fan custume fan shroud 195 termestat to allow for more time to cool in addition a 14 inch electric fan in front of the radiator runs about 205-220 which is about what the 454 is suposed to run next test is rock climbing to find if this did it ill let you know
I am interested to see how you solve your cooling issues and how that much power wil affect the chasis. Is that thing caged?
I am currently working on my 88 p/u. Its getting a solid roller 468hp SBC.
Ive had 2 1st gen yotas with SBCs and cooling was always an issue, even in Minnesota.
I am currently working on my 88 p/u. Its getting a solid roller 468hp SBC.
Ive had 2 1st gen yotas with SBCs and cooling was always an issue, even in Minnesota.
07-21-2008, 09:25 PM
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hey eric very nice pics i love your engine the issue with the frame really i cant see one yet been checking by flexing the truck ect i was comparing it to a chevy and the toyota frame sims to be alot more durable compared to the chevy i had a blazer and those frames would twist right in front of your eyes toyota has not shown a lot of signs yet toyota has a box frame which are very durable and chevy is a open c cahannel style frame which will twist my cooling i think im gettin under control by the racing alluminum radiator a beleive its a 18 inch flex fan soon tobe a solid fan custume fan shroud 195 termestat to allow for more time to cool in addition a 14 inch electric fan in front of the radiator runs about 205-220 which is about what the 454 is suposed to run next test is rock climbing to find if this did it ill let you know
07-21-2008, 09:43 PM
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no at this point seems to be good but ill see the next trip to the mountains cant wait ill show abetter pic of the engine compartment later
07-22-2008, 04:24 AM
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the issue with the frame really i cant see one yet been checking by flexing the truck ect i was comparing it to a chevy and the toyota frame sims to be alot more durable compared to the chevy i had a blazer and those frames would twist right in front of your eyes toyota has not shown a lot of signs yet toyota has a box frame which are very durable and chevy is a open c cahannel style frame which will twist know
Like I said, I've had 1st gen yotas with mild SBC and its never been an issue but your BBC is heavier and pushing a LOT more torque as well. Keep a close eye where stuff is bolted/welded to the frame.
Another mistake I made before was having almost solid motor mounts and a factory style flexable t-case mount. Im pretty sure thats how I busted my tranny housing.
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07-22-2008, 06:26 AM
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There's no doubt the boxed yota frame is stiffer than the Chevy but im not as confident that stiffer = stronger. Hell, a pine 2x4 is stiffer than a Chevy frame. I've had to go back and replate where my upper links attach to the frame on my 81.
Like I said, I've had 1st gen yotas with mild SBC and its never been an issue but your BBC is heavier and pushing a LOT more torque as well. Keep a close eye where stuff is bolted/welded to the frame.
Another mistake I made before was having almost solid motor mounts and a factory style flexable t-case mount. Im pretty sure thats how I busted my tranny housing.
Like I said, I've had 1st gen yotas with mild SBC and its never been an issue but your BBC is heavier and pushing a LOT more torque as well. Keep a close eye where stuff is bolted/welded to the frame.
Another mistake I made before was having almost solid motor mounts and a factory style flexable t-case mount. Im pretty sure thats how I busted my tranny housing.
07-22-2008, 09:09 AM
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Sounds like that will hold up.
FYI; even though Im from Minnesota, Im pretty familiar with Casa Grande. My granda lived in the La Pasada Trailer park and I stayed there a month a year as a kid. Still have family in the area so I usually make it there once a year.
In fact, I might even be there in a couple weeks.
FYI; even though Im from Minnesota, Im pretty familiar with Casa Grande. My granda lived in the La Pasada Trailer park and I stayed there a month a year as a kid. Still have family in the area so I usually make it there once a year.
In fact, I might even be there in a couple weeks.
07-23-2008, 03:05 AM
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Cool TRUCK dude........... and I gotta say I'm shocked at the replies to this thread.... There are usually more haters when you leave yota engines.... GOOD JOB MAN!!
07-23-2008, 07:42 AM
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07-23-2008, 07:48 AM
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well if you come down this way hit me up we can have a descusion maybe a beer ,
