ChefRacer Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 So earlier today I pulled into a Wawa to grab a cup of coffee, and as I'm pulling into my parking spot slowly I might add, some guy in a pickup truck calls my LGT wagon a Crazy Jap-Rod. Now this isnt a term I've ever heard before, and I'm not quite sure whether its a compliment or a criticism. The guy seemed a bit of a hick, and I didn't stop to have a conversation with him about it. My car is fairly quiet even though I've upgraded most of the exhaust with the exception of the stock mufflers. I have a K&N drop in filter, and I've eliminated the resonator box so there is a bit of turbo whoosh and a bit of BOV sound, but that is stock too. So....is it good to have a crazy jap rod? IDK, I'll still love my LGT one way or another though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underground000 Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Guess depends the guys tone and face expression when he said it:iam: the hood scoop on our cars it what gets the attention dont care what other people think as long as your happy with it. Not in a mean way... but ricers think their car look cool to them 5eat downshift rev match:) Powder coated wheels: completed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 sounds like a jelous pos american truck lover IMO. Don' worry subaru's ftw you can 1. out accelerate 2. outhandle 3. win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 My other car is an American truck. I can 1. out tow 2. outhaul 3. win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okin DaVanh Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 My other car is an American truck. I can 1. out tow 2. outhaul 3. win. So that was you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 My other, other car is a 86 F150, the engine only has 40,000 miles on it, it will out haul my wagon but I wouldn't drive it very much, with the rust I've cut out of the rear fenders the 24" high plywood side boards on the bed, the 3 different colors of rust inhibiting primer, junk yard wheels and tires, I think the left front fender is the only panel on the truck without a dent or rust showing... Hey does that make me a hick ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 No, that makes your truck a pile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 ROFL During the recent round of clean up after being without power for 8-10 days caused by the 12" of heavy snow Oct 29th. My son mentioned how many old pick up trucks there are still being used to haul the limbs to the dump or collection sites. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Isn't a crazy-jap-rod what crazy jap boys give to their girlfriends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 wow damn American truck lovers pos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChefRacer Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 I have a neighbor who seems to only buy a truck if it is falling apart. Last year he and I spent a month and a half preparing his truck to be a plow truck. That thing was so bad that we had to use an Oxy-Propane torch to cut off one of the brake calipers, and when we were done there was about an inch and a half to three inches of rust on the ground when we finally got it running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I have a neighbor who seems to only buy a truck if it is falling apart. Last year he and I spent a month and a half preparing his truck to be a plow truck. That thing was so bad that we had to use an Oxy-Propane torch to cut off one of the brake calipers, and when we were done there was about an inch and a half to three inches of rust on the ground when we finally got it running. But I'll bet you won't be complaining when he plows your driveway... 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnJack Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I get into a similar argument regularly at work with a co-worker that has a 3/4 ton GMC pickup truck. He tells me my car is a POS rice burner. I remind him that my car has half the cylinders, gets twice the MPG and still has more hp and torque than his truck. He generally gets pretty quiet, but then pulls out "Well, I would win in a front end collision." (he has a 6" lift kit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landark Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 My POS truck - supposed to have the same hp as my wagon. Not sure what they used to measure that with back in 2000. Oh, and 11 mpg average. http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/4091/0022ag.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underground000 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 My POS truck - supposed to have the same hp as my wagon. Not sure what they used to measure that with back in 2000. Oh, and 11 mpg average. Your truck also has a V8 which is heavier then your 4cylinder, so power to weight ratio... My bros truck has more torque then my car, and around the same HP, I love the feeling of torque:spin: but not so good in the top end 5eat downshift rev match:) Powder coated wheels: completed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 My POS truck - supposed to have the same hp as my wagon. Not sure what they used to measure that with back in 2000. Oh, and 11 mpg average. Something is wrong with your truck (or maybe its because you get on it?). I average 14-16mpg (19-22highway @ 70) with the same megnum5.2 powertrain in a heavier Durango in bumper to bumper Los Angeles traffic. Are you burning oil at all r notice any fluctuation in your oil pressure? The intake manifold gasket goes on these magnum motors all the time and causes a major hit to mpg. If so look for a meal plenum repair kit and consider a stage 1 kegger mod while you have it off. One of the few mods that actually will net you noticeably more mpg. Hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landark Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Something is wrong with your truck (or maybe its because you get on it?). I average 14-16mpg (19-22highway @ 70) with the same megnum5.2 powertrain in a heavier Durango in bumper to bumper Los Angeles traffic. Are you burning oil at all r notice any fluctuation in your oil pressure? The intake manifold gasket goes on these magnum motors all the time and causes a major hit to mpg. If so look for a meal plenum repair kit and consider a stage 1 kegger mod while you have it off. One of the few mods that actually will net you noticeably more mpg. Hope it helps. It's a 5.9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 My other car is an American truck. I can 1. out tow 2. outhaul 3. win. my american truck (that was built in mexico) can out tow, out haul, out boost, and out weigh your truck... ...but its slow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 my trucks faster than all of yours and its made in the usa http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j202/ericem/randoms/12202008079.jpg can't wait to see some of this in the lgt! http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j202/ericem/randoms/12202008078.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 It's a 5.9. Silly me. I should have guessed with the R/T wheels. Im so used to the R/T kit that a 5.9 with just the wheels looks like a normal Dak with R/T wheels to me now. my american truck (that was built in mexico) can out tow, out haul, out boost, and out weigh your truck...but its slow Huh, if its an American build in Mexico doesn't that make it a New Mexican? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 better watch out for those hoped up duramax and cummings guys that run mid 12's with thier duallie trucks Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 my trucks faster than all of yours and its made in the usa http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j202/ericem/randoms/12202008079.jpg can't wait to see some of this in the lgt! http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j202/ericem/randoms/12202008078.jpg I would get stuck in that, even if I had a full load. Damn 435 wide tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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