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PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 5:10 am 
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Hello... New to the site.... have had my 74 chevy luv for 5 yrs but has been in the family since 87 my uncle gave it to me.... saved it from the wreaking yard.... its now got a ford 2.3 turbo motor out af a ford turbo coupe with a t5 trans... what do u all think about my engine selection??? I did it 2 be different and i dought anyone has done this before.... and plus im a ford fan... :D

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:49 am 
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Welcome to the site. A FORD MOTOR in a LUV!! :cry: LOL, no worries, there are alot of different engines crammed in these little trucks. Both of mine are still the stock isuzu 1.8L.

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:57 am 
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welcome... always wanted to see that done ... pics

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 12:27 pm 
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i luv that combo :lol:

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 3:41 pm 
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Welcome to the site. With that combo that little Luv should run pretty good.

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:11 pm 
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Hey thanx Guys.... Yea I Took me awhile putting the motor in the truck... The Hard Part was The whole Wiring with the computer and all.. i will post pics of the truck soon.. so u guys can let me know what u think.... and thanks for the support... 8)

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:21 pm 
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welcome. I'll let you know as soon as I fine out.


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PostPosted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:43 pm 
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Do you have any pictures?


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