BajaNomad - BJ Baldwin in a factory Toyota TT!

BJ Baldwin in a factory Toyota TT!

willardguy - 5-7-2016 at 12:06 PM

Hubba Hubba, the Toyota folks are back!

http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/toyotas-off-road-racing-progra...

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David K - 5-7-2016 at 01:29 PM

Now, for the win!

Terry28 - 5-7-2016 at 02:30 PM

Boy, I sure misunderstood that title.....

willardguy - 5-7-2016 at 02:39 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Terry28

Boy, I sure misunderstood that title.....

im surprised we snuck that one by! now no one will look at it!

Udo - 5-7-2016 at 06:09 PM

The only thing TOYOTA about the truck is the nameplate.

willardguy - 5-7-2016 at 06:28 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Udo

The only thing TOYOTA about the truck is the nameplate.

no, it's Toyota $$$$$$$$$ behind the nameplate. :bounce:

Udo - 5-7-2016 at 06:50 PM

You are right!!

Pappy Jon - 5-11-2016 at 04:48 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Udo

The only thing TOYOTA about the truck is the nameplate.

Well, I asked ... and yes, you are correct.

"Unfortunately, it's very true. Underneath is custom tube frame, a Chevy LS engine/Trans. Pretty standard fare for trophy trucks these days. Even the Mc Millan team that runs "fords" are Chevy LS powered.

Much of that is dictated by SCORE/BITD rules for the "unlimited" class."

Learn something every day.

Udo - 5-11-2016 at 05:49 PM

:bounce:

Quote: Originally posted by Pappy Jon

Quote: Originally posted by Udo

The only thing TOYOTA about the truck is the nameplate.

willardguy - 5-11-2016 at 06:48 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Pappy Jon

Quote: Originally posted by Udo

The only thing TOYOTA about the truck is the nameplate.

just curious....where did you get these spec's? most are expecting to see a badazz TRD mill in this TT! :?:

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TMW - 5-12-2016 at 12:21 PM

The SCORE rule book I have is for 2006 to 2010. Unless they have changed the rules CR23 under Trophy Trucks says, "The engine must be of the same manufacturer as represented by the body."

Udo - 5-12-2016 at 02:06 PM

Currently, (in Trophy Trucks) it is hard to tell the difference between manufacturers.

willardguy - 5-12-2016 at 02:13 PM

I sure don't see TRD putting a corvette engine in their toyota badged trophy truck! :?:

TMW - 5-12-2016 at 03:39 PM

That is true Udo but I think if you put a bowtie on the front it should have a chevy engine and if it has a Toyota or Ford emblem it should have their respective engine.

Usually you can tell the manufacture from the grill work and headlight layout or you use to.

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Pappy Jon - 5-12-2016 at 06:43 PM

Quote: Originally posted by willardguy

just curious....where did you get these spec's? most are expecting to see a badazz TRD mill in this TT! :?:

[Edited on 5-12-2016 by willardguy]

A buddy of mine is a Toyota engineer and has worked in the Toyota racing scene, mostly at the pits. Info came from him. Here is a pic of BJ with my buddy's daughter.
https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13061989_102...

PaulW - 5-13-2016 at 06:35 AM

TT motors are all very similar with the valve cover being the most distinctive feature. All the important parts are not production parts, but are race specific. Parts used feature maximizing the reliability and power. Lots of ingenious ways to do that, none of which are used in the production motors.
For sure the motor builder does not start with a production motor. And the Chevy TT versions have no similarity to a production LS version.

willardguy - 5-13-2016 at 03:33 PM

well one thing is clear, there's a ton of excitement and anticipation for what this factory effort will bring to the table, hopefully other factories will follow suit and fund some offroad programs! :bounce: