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BJ Baldwin in a factory Toyota TT!
Hubba Hubba, the Toyota folks are back!
http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/toyotas-off-road-racing-progra...
[Edited on 5-7-2016 by willardguy]
[Edited on 5-7-2016 by willardguy]
[Edited on 5-7-2016 by willardguy]
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Now, for the win!
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Boy, I sure misunderstood that title.....
Mexico!! Where two can live as cheaply as one.....but it costs twice as much.....
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 im surprised we snuck that one by! now no one will look at it!
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The only thing TOYOTA about the truck is the nameplate.
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no, it's Toyota $$$$$$$$$ behind the nameplate. 
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You are right!!
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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."
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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."
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| Quote: Originally posted by Pappy Jon |
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."
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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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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."
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Currently, (in Trophy Trucks) it is hard to tell the difference between manufacturers.
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I sure don't see TRD putting a corvette engine in their toyota badged trophy truck!
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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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| 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...
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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.
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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!
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