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Technically I own a 04 Z71. Dad took over the truck and payments when his truck shit the bed and I wanted a Toyota the last time. That transition went smooth. Best truck I ever owned. This transition has been a fuckfest.
Major fix. I've talked to 5 auto expert friends and the outlook is grim.
Everyone says its the head gasket until I tell them about the sound. Then they pause and tell me I'm fucked.
Everyone says its the head gasket until I tell them about the sound. Then they pause and tell me I'm fucked.
dude, a junkyard 5.3 can be had for $500, don't listen to the LS1 and LQ4/9 mumbo jumbo. LS1 motors are STUPID overpriced and if you'll follow forums like tech, even those guys are building newer 5.3s and LQ motors. You don't need that, obviously you are out for a budget build...LS1 Powered 98 Toyota Tacoma (will update with pics) - LS1TECH
Toyota Tacoma LS3 - TR6060 - 4WD Swap!!
Toyota Tacoma LS3 - TR6060 - 4WD Swap!!
I didn't say that y'all didn't know anything. Just trying to compile all my resources and other's opinions on the topic so the best diagnosis can be made without anybody seeing the motor yet. At 5:05 pm, I get off work and I will go record visual observations and post pics if there's any sizeable damage.
bigboi, I will add you to the FB page Sloppy Mechanics if I find you, and you will get a better idea, those guys grab motors from the junkyard in the hundreds...one guy literally bought 10+ and drug them off on a trailer, for racing. He tosses one in, runs it, and when it shits the bed, he tosses in another.
Can I get an admin to close this thread? Welsh and Ginger have commented, so all questions and concerns have been answered with their combined 2 responses out of the 33 posts.
Wouldn't the parts needed for a LS swap (trans, rear end, fuel system, misc parts) be just as expensive as the 3.4 long block?
And Jared, I need quality, not quantity haha. But yes, show me the page so I get an idea.
Wouldn't the parts needed for a LS swap (trans, rear end, fuel system, misc parts) be just as expensive as the 3.4 long block?
And Jared, I need quality, not quantity haha. But yes, show me the page so I get an idea.
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Think of it this way, let's say you spend the same amount, but you are rebuilding basically the entire drivetrain...if something happens later on, it is easier and cheaper the next time. You can get a tranny for around $750...5.3 for $750, we are talking high side! So you are at $1500. Fuel system, you will need to make changes, but not replace the entire thing. Probably just a better fuel pump. Rear end...?
Test drive time. - LS1TECH
It will be more work, but I bet you could do it for a bit less, have a better power plant, and bragging rights. That is, if you have the downtime.
Test drive time. - LS1TECH
It will be more work, but I bet you could do it for a bit less, have a better power plant, and bragging rights. That is, if you have the downtime.
...and lol, yes I will close the thread, the resident experts have chimed in, nothing left to be said!
Downtime is a big factor in everything.
But I've been tossing around the idea within the last few hours of getting a beater. Then downtime wouldn't be a problem. Also I could do the 5.3 idea and rip out all the 4wd shit. Then I'd have my slammed 2wd like I want.
But I'm still a good ways out from planning anything. Still don't know what damage I caused internally.
But I've been tossing around the idea within the last few hours of getting a beater. Then downtime wouldn't be a problem. Also I could do the 5.3 idea and rip out all the 4wd shit. Then I'd have my slammed 2wd like I want.
But I'm still a good ways out from planning anything. Still don't know what damage I caused internally.
Ouch...
Sucks man, some days you're the dog shit, some days you're the shoe.
If you hope for the worst, anything less will be good news.
But the one question I had was, didn't you notice the temp rising?