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Mitsubarushi Build
« on: Dec 17, 2018, 08:23:35 PM »
I wanted to get this out there and show that great ideas come in many packages. I stated my build with an idea that was spared from a mini truck forum. Someone on there wondered if a boxer engine could be fitted in a KEI truck, like the 660cc ones with 45HP. I owned a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet truck I used on the acreage. It worked well with small ATV tires on it. But I wanted bigger :hammerhead: and more powerful. So I decided to mash a subaru impreza engine and suspension with a 1992 Mitsubishi Minicab with Toyota transmission and t case. I had the impreza already as an ice racer so I got a mini truck with a worn out engine for a good price and got going.
Here a some pics of the tear down.And journey to today when It finally is sitting on the front tries holding up itself. Next keep moving back and get the rear suspension finalized.


https://1drv.ms/u/s!ArEO1rsppOh6geFW-AIlLwphcCBkpg
« Last Edit: Dec 17, 2018, 09:47:32 PM by GEARHEAD1000 »
170HP KEI Truck! Hey what could possibly go wrong with that?

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Re: Mitsubarushi Build
« Reply #1 on: Dec 17, 2018, 08:47:59 PM »
I believe you have to have 12 posts before you can use post pics using the forum server, you can link them using an image host site.
'90 black X-cab mod'd 3.0, 33's/4.88's, rear ARB, custom bumpers, sliders, safari rack, etc.
'91 Blue X-cab 22re, 35's/5.29's,Truetrac front, ARB rear, dual cases, and custom Safari flatbed, bumper, interior.
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Re: Mitsubarushi Build
« Reply #2 on: Dec 17, 2018, 09:06:21 PM »
Ok got it,I will create a link to the pics Thanks.
170HP KEI Truck! Hey what could possibly go wrong with that?

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Re: Mitsubarushi Build
« Reply #3 on: Dec 17, 2018, 09:52:43 PM »
170HP KEI Truck! Hey what could possibly go wrong with that?

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Re: Mitsubarushi Build
« Reply #4 on: Dec 18, 2018, 08:35:18 AM »
All its showing is a bellhousing. But this sounds pretty sweet. I had a fleet of hijets here at work. I have a Cushman very similar to them.
83 long bed 2wd sas, 3rz, w56, duals with 4.7 rear, 4.88 elock front, spartan rear, 39.5 iroks
01 double cab hunting truck
06 tacoma street truck

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Re: Mitsubarushi Build
« Reply #5 on: Dec 25, 2018, 10:23:11 PM »
Thanks redneckcustoms13 .I had also a hyjet climber. Was a great little workhorse. I am going to get the pics working shortly...lol
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« Reply #6 on: Dec 25, 2018, 10:32:19 PM »
170HP KEI Truck! Hey what could possibly go wrong with that?

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Re: Mitsubarushi Build
« Reply #7 on: Dec 26, 2018, 04:43:33 AM »
Getting some progress.
83 long bed 2wd sas, 3rz, w56, duals with 4.7 rear, 4.88 elock front, spartan rear, 39.5 iroks
01 double cab hunting truck
06 tacoma street truck

 
 
 
 
 

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