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Member ID: BlueRidge2016

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Vehicle Info

1980 Toyota HiLux

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Ratings

    • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
    • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
    • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
    • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
    • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Oct 14, 2009

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Michael’s Toyota HiLux
“5.0L 302 V8 ”

  • Currently 4.1548387096774 /5 Stars.
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 BlueRidge2016's 1980 Toyota HiLux    This has been a weekend project of mine for about 5 years. More photo's to follow as I continue to Modify/Customize this Hilux

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(Aug 17th) Since the engine sits back the air cleaner doesn't fit in the right direction. Not sure If I will go with another style but once I change the COBRA to HILUX (in a vertical position) it should look pretty good.

                                 BlueRidge2016's 1980 Toyota HiLux

Replaced the sheet metal in the floor, installed the shifters, painted the lettering on the knobs and installed the starter motor:

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                                     BlueRidge2016's 1980 Toyota HiLux

I was able to use the stock Toyota Throttle cable, it was way to long but was able to shorten it. Still need to make a bracket to support the cable and install a spring to pull the linkage back......

                                   BlueRidge2016's 1980 Toyota HiLux

(Aug 14th) Transmission and Transfer Case are in, fabricated a bracket for the transfer case mount:

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                              BlueRidge2016's 1980 Toyota HiLux

The radiator and electric fan is going to be a challange, not much room. Clearance for the exhaust looks good:

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This R150F is a little longer, the holes for the shifter's don't quite line up:

                                BlueRidge2016's 1980 Toyota HiLux

(Aug 10th) Dropped the motor in this weekend, this 5.0L 302 will put out around 325hp and 365ft-lbs of torque:

 

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Got the Bellhousing, R150F Transmission, Centerforce Clutch Assembly and mounted the Transfer Case:

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Installed a Marlin Crawler High Crossover Steering Kit. And IFS Gear Box off a 4Runner from the local salvage yard:

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Saturday, 16 May 2009 I started on the V8 Conversion (Ford 5.0L 302). Tuff little engine but the 20R is history:

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 BlueRidge2016's 1980 Toyota HiLuxBlueRidge2016's 1980 Toyota HiLux

 

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BoydZCustomZ  

Posted by: BoydZCustomZ

08/12/2009 11:08AM

Awesome Toyota 5*****S I bet the Cow Girls love getting in that thing, Lol....

OneTrueEClipse  

Posted by: OneTrueEClipse

08/12/2009 09:33AM

awesome job! Great looking truck, and good luck with the crossmember relocation. Check out my Ranger sometime if you get a chance 5*

JC507  

Posted by: JC507

08/10/2009 07:37PM

Wow...those wheels are tight!...5* for sure. check me out when you get a chance

djalexspeed  

Posted by: djalexspeed

07/31/2009 10:38AM

You have a very nice ride, I gave you *****5***** stars. Hope your having a great day. Just had to stop by and show my respect for what you have done. Drop by my page, check out my Mazda Protege, and let me know what you think. Hopefully you will like what you see and hit me back with a good rating. I look forward to hearing back from you. TKS Alex - 04 Mazda Protege!

SonnysMadmaX-3  

Posted by: SonnysMadmaX-3

07/29/2009 10:15AM

real clean ride, 5stars for sure...check out my rides and rate back plz

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Member ID: BlueRidge2016

Location: Fort Worth, TX