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Owns A Torsen
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I have tech now that I did not possess when I first started.
Then: I wanted GT40 instead of GT40P. Why? Easier to fit headers, and wouldn't absolutely have to re spring the heads if I put a cam in it. So 97 it was.
Now: The headers I have will work on a P. I don't need to put a cam in. The 97 has that feed return rail that wants lower pressure and that nasty EGR hole...
Then: I'll use a 2WD 4R70W from a 96 because it matches the computer and sensors.
Now: The older 4R70W's were not as tough as the newer ones, and I have access multiple resources on how to get a newer one to work with an older computer. I like my 4WD better.
Sub note on now: The perfectly good 4WD 4R70W that was in it is now full of water in a field.
Then: My 2000 with a 2.5 doesn't have pats. I bought a 97 so I wouldn't have to be concerned with pats.
Now: I understand PATS, it really is no issue.
Then: There's a cute little 2000 in amazon green I can buy. Not much rust at all and the motor is blown already, great to do my swap!
Now: Almost 5 years later. Rust has totally eaten the cab corner on drivers side, the interior is NASTY, the lady that owned it was a multiple pack a day smoker that carried an oxygen tank. Brakes hacked in with miles of copper line going any direction. AND it has a 7.5 rear, one leaf spring. AND it isn't a 4WD.
Then: My side projects are going great, at least a grand a month extra to spend on stuff!
Now: Only one side project left, not doing well. Teenager driving next year, insurance going up. Both kids need dental work.
Then: I work at this HUGE place, plenty of space to store parts and cars!
Now: That big place I work was bought by a bigger place who is real concerned about our housekeeping ethics and wants severe changes. I have almost 8 years worth of gathered parts I now have to either store in my garage, throw away, or take the time to list everything and sell it for pennies on what I paid for it, package it...
Then: I really love my little truck!
Now: I have 2 more I love much better!
I'm almost 90% sure I'm dumping the project. There, I said it.
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