Thread: V8 pickups in Thailand ?

^ Looks like a beast that one, I would love one if they sold them here but I need to stick to the original plan of keeping things low so I can load bikes easier

Originally Posted by Norton

Almost finished. Just waiting for the monk to put some fingerprints and good luck amulets inside

Yeh the moment I ordered it the wife was on the phone to get a pick up date from the monk

Originally Posted by Rigger

blacked out mags

Originally Posted by Rigger

a body kit and leather seats

Originally Posted by Rigger

front back sides and bonnet scoop

Originally Posted by Rigger

I want some big pipes hanging out the side

Not seen you for a while, did you turn black or something?

Originally Posted by Rigger

keeping things low so I can load bikes easier

You're buying a Harley then?

J&N Autos Service Lumphun Road Chiangmai

^ Thanks

Heres a picture of the new truck, yes I know its dirty. I am very happy with the Truck and service from Chevy, The little 2.5 engine puts out alot more power than my 2.5 pre runner but would like to get the motor upgraded. Does anyone know about these things ?
Total cost was 538K on road and spent another 33K on 17"rims and tires and 30K on Alarm/fog lights/neon head lamps, 6.5" DVD/TV/USB touch screen so its cost 600K but still cheap compaired to Isuzu and toyota.

Looks sweet mate

Originally Posted by Rigger

Does anyone know about these things ?

Think you are in for quite a big job if you want to drop a V8 into it. Whole drive train will have to be replaced not to mention fitment problems.

Have you considered some modifications to up the performance of the 2.5 litre you have?

Originally Posted by Norton

Have you considered some modifications to up the performance of the 2.5 litre you have?

Like getting people to push it?

Originally Posted by Rigger

The little 2.5 engine puts out alot more power than my 2.5 pre runner but would like to get the motor upgraded. Does anyone know about these things ?
Total cost was 538K on road and spent another 33K on 17"rims and tires and 30K on Alarm/fog lights/neon head lamps, 6.5" DVD/TV/USB touch screen so its cost 600K but still cheap compaired to Isuzu and toyota.

That price seems reasonable, the Toyotas and Isuzus are a lot more. I just got a Triton, 2.5lt top of the range for 565K, as well as a heap of extras like fog lights, insurance etc. Am quite impressed, fuel economy seems similar to the D-Max. Power and economy better than the Vigo I'd hired. Handling much better than both. Downside is resale value.

Don't know what you can do for more power, I think there are turbo kits you can fit, but it works out pricy and will affect the warranty.

Originally Posted by Smithson

Don't know what you can do for more power, I think there are turbo kits you can fit, but it works out pricy and will affect the warranty.

I have just been looking about plug in upgrade they claim to boost the 2.5 Izusu engine from 116 hp to 144 hp. I guess the other way is larger turbo with some better breathing air filters and exshuast. Where is that truck race guy that use to post on here. I guess I could buy a used 3ltr get it worked and drop it in

Originally Posted by Smithson

That price seems reasonable, the Toyotas and Isuzus are a lot more

I wouldnt want a Toyota as we just got 15 new vigos at work and what piles of junk they are

Power Box CR Diesel Tuning Chip for ISUZU Common Rail:eBay Motors (item 230322717929 end time Jul-29-09 13:52:40 PDT)

Feck why did you not buy the 3 litre?
Anyhooter Diesels need to breathe. Get a straight thru exhaust system, better airfilter, chip, bigger turbo/intercooler, bigger injectors, modify governor, etc, etc....
People will not be able to see when behind you for all the black smoke you will chuck after the performance upgrades have been fitted.
Might be cheaper to drop a Supra or Skyline engine in there.
But it still a pickup and therefore will perform like a brick.
And if you want it low, fit coil over shocks. But if you're a redneck, cut the front springs and fit blocks of wood to the rear cart springs.

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Feck why did you not buy the 3 litre?

No Chevy 3.0Ls available.

Of course, if he'd bought the Ford, he'd have exactly what he's trying to get to with these add-ons.

American V* thats what you need. Power.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Feck why did you not buy the 3 litre?

No Chevy 3.0Ls available.

Of course, if he'd bought the Ford, he'd have exactly what he's trying to get to with these add-ons.

yep even the 4x4 were 2.5 only

Enough of these weenie mobiles. This is what you need;




A dirty one the way they should be

Originally Posted by bsnub

American V* thats what you need. Lots of noise and very little power.

There you go Riggs - another expert.

Originally Posted by Rigger

Originally Posted by Smithson

That price seems reasonable, the Toyotas and Isuzus are a lot more

I wouldnt want a Toyota as we just got 15 new vigos at work and what piles of junk they are

Why are they Junk? My one is great, 140,000 k's, and new tires only. the Fords and mitsui's I had previously needed a lot more money to keep them going.

out of the 15 3 had ECU problems from the start, 1/2 of them the aircon switch to change from lower to upper vent siezed within 3 months, They are really gutless 2.5 turbo inside build quilty is total crap. I did get as far as sitting in one at the dealers but just didnt like them at all after driving the ones in the middle east

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

There you go Riggs - another expert.

got me foked how I was going to lift a bike up on them things. searched all over Thailand for a V8 low pickup and there were no such animal here

might be interesting Rigger?


Pick Up Performance Parts/suspensions - Thailand Forum

'Pickup'?

Have you turned yank, Rigger?

Wash your mouth out!

Ute.

Originally Posted by Lily

Have you turned yank, Rigger?

He's in Thailand. They seem to speak better vehicular English here than you lot.