Daniel's TruckStiva Build Thread (56k warning)

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Way too much headache for me, I can solder, and I've fixed computer motherboards before, but I'm going to be lost just figuring out how to repin my aspire socket over to a BP socket.. then you still have to figure out the software. I think it would be easier and worth the time to pay someone else like lex who has done it a few times to make my job easier. With a MS at least you'll be able to get it tuned perfect, no matter how many gadgets and bypasses you put on a stock ecu its not going to be as good as it could have been.

[Rocketman]

Yeah the MegaStim is a "stimulator" that simulates an engine connected to the 'Squirt unit. It has variable inputs for the sensors, and output LED's so you can run the squirt through the courses and test functionality long before ever hooking it up to a car.

It's a little extra but well worth it IMO - you might be able to pick up a pre-assembled used one somewhere.

[91mcnasty]

already got my eye on a couple, gonna try to pick one up soon hopefully!

[Nerd Racing]

bought mine pre-made for a suzuki Samuri, I just swapped a few things around and made a jumper harness to an aspire ecu plug I robbed from Fastorbust's old aspire ecu. (same as BP harnesses too) It should make my carb to FI conversion much easier.

[daniel_cogar]

im gonna still go ms but im just gonna make it one of the last things.

[daniel_cogar]

got a few things in the mail figured id let you all know whats cracking....


the new addition to the building ..truckstivas home


projector headlights


cibie fog lamps with covers and clear markers.


88 mazda 323 gtx rear AWD assy


mocked up with cibie covers


mocked up without cibie covers

[Britstiva]

drool WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE PROJECTORS?!?! drool

[daniel_cogar]

drool WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE PROJECTORS?!?! drool

there off of a 2000 ford ranger .. im going to have to loose the "eye brows" and modify the grill for them to work.. ill post up a few more pics when i get my clear corners from junspeed

[Britstiva]

WOW!! That looks awesome!! I want to do that to my Aspire. 90's Mustang lights will work.

[daniel_cogar]

WOW!! That looks awesome!! I want to do that to my Aspire. 90's Mustang lights will work.

thanks ... i think they add greatly to the appearance

[shadetree]

Intercooler looks nice !! Love the lights I just got a bunch myself .

[daniel_cogar]

Intercooler looks nice !! Love the lights I just got a bunch myself .

thanks- im happy with them especially for the price

[daniel_cogar]

I got my corners today from jun mocked up everything and I can keep the "eyebrows" I think it looks good. I'm going to have to rework the grill but im okay with that .

[skimsucka]

loving the build man keep up the great work!

I have an order of goodies coming from jun too! cant wait till they get here

[Nerd Racing]

looking good! like the lights! I think i'm going once piece light and corner ranger ones though... if i can make them fit with minimal hacking...