Shaun,
Speaking from REAL experience, my '691/2 Toyota Hilux was actually quick
(4:11 gearing and a granny low was a little much for daily driving though).
It would beat 22R trucks consistently. It came equipped with the little
known 8RC all cast iron overhead cam motor. I think it was rated at 118 HP!
Only problem was it would consistently burn #3 exhaust valve every 30K
miles. Nice 10.5:1 compression ratio too! Sold it to make room for a real
truck (the R/T). Biggest problem with the OLD toyota trucks is that they
were made for people under 5'5". My head hit the roof and my knees hit the
steering wheel. I drove it on a 200mile trip and didnt think I was gonna be
able to walk again after I got out. It also buzzed like a tin can full of
Bees... It was real fun though and new toyota truck owners didnt like
getting beat by it much (yeah big deal...)
BKB
-----Original Message-----
From: Shaun.Hendricks@bergenbrunswig.com
[mailto:Shaun.Hendricks@bergenbrunswig.com]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 1998 2:20 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Truck Selection
The more I think about it, the more I realize. If I was gonna buy a baby
truck, I'd buy a '70-'72 Toyota. Those 18R/22R engines run forever, have
plenty of parts around, and are so simple a drunk monkey can fix one with a
pair of pliers and a Band-Aid (tm). I could still probably beat a Ranger
with
one of those old things... would be a fun experiment... fairly cheap too...
^_^ Hook a bicycle pump up to the air-cleaner as a supercharger...naw
better
yet, a drunk Ranger owner so that I have plenty of hot air and an alcohol
assist to boot!
Then again, I have the best truck around... the Dakota... don't need
anything else... can't wait to get my Mercedes logo conversion kit, that
aughta be worth 40hp and luxury cruise suspension feel alone!
Shaun H.
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