What does anyone know about this Typhoon?

[Syclone#1992]

Woa here guys........people are bitching about paying money for these trucks and you wonder why no one can sell them for a decent price. The mods alone are worth around 10K. Like Servando said, it will take a little bit of tweaking and some time. Another thing, can't you take anyones word for what they claim. All the go fast components seem to be there.


Baja, I am glad you take interest in this truck because, you seem determined to fix it (unlike anyone else). Its all in what you want.... What are your plans for the truck? If its not to daily drive it, but to have a little fun and a project, I say buy it.

Seems to me the only real problem is its pig rich. Now if the motor is garbage I would walk away, but you can pretty much tell of the bat if the motor is junk.

 

[Jer]

Woa here guys........people are bitching about paying money for these trucks and you wonder why no one can sell them for a decent price. The mods alone are worth around 10K. Like Servando said, it will take a little bit of tweaking and some time. Another thing, can't you take anyones word for what they claim. All the go fast components seem to be there.

I think the reason the prices are going down is directly related to the fact that there are trucks like this on the market that claims to be much more than it is and people aren't sure what they're getting and the economy is still recovering and lost of people are spending money on toys like this right now. Once it bounces back, so will the price of rare toys. If you wanna pay $3k more for a truck than it's worth to help artificially drive the price up on these trucks then go right on ahead. The guy asked and I know first hand, so I gave a detailed description of what I saw first hand. Now, if it seems like a lot of negativity, perhaps that should be a red flag as I was being honest in what I saw. Like it or leave it but you didn't see it or drive it.

Baja, I am glad you take interest in this truck because, you seem determined to fix it (unlike anyone else). Its all in what you want.... What are your plans for the truck? If its not to daily drive it, but to have a little fun and a project, I say buy it.

If you think I'm not determined to fix what I buy, you're wrong. I just bought a Supra and a Typhoon (which is near perfect already) and I'm investing loads of time to make them absolutely perfect in every way. I enjoy doing that sort of thing and it's one of my hobbies. I will NOT however buy a vehicle for market value that needs thousands of dollars of attention and tons of my time to make it perfect and be into it way beyond what it's worth. If he's willing to discount it to what it's worth, then very well. $11,700 is not what it's worth... not even close. What I'm saying is the guy knowingly lied on many things that were easy to see. If he would lie on things you can see, what would stop him from doing it on the things you can't (i.e Rods, pistons...)

Seems to me the only real problem is its pig rich. Now if the motor is garbage I would walk away, but you can pretty much tell of the bat if the motor is junk.

That seems to be the only problem? Did you see it? Did you drive it?

If I sound rude w/the last statements it's because I feel as though you are being rude by discounting all that I've said. Not sure why you're so determined to defend this truck. Let's just call it what it is... a good project for someone who knows that they're doing or wants to take the time to learn how to do it that is about three thousand dollars overpriced.

 

[Baja Resident]

My long term plans were to fix it to show quality. It has the body and color I want, I don't even have to remove the roof rack.

Immediate plans were to garage it and tune it to smooth out the idle. After that it will be cleaned up replace what needs replacing slowly but surely.

It's never going to be a daily drive so I am not worried about things like mileage etc. The only thing that really concerns me is if I am going to have to replace the motor or transmission or if the turbo doesn't spool, etc. Something costly.

Sure the small things add up, but I am expecting to have wrench on it.

 

[Jer]

Probably asking a lot, but is there anyone else who wants to (or can) test drive this truck to give a second opinion?

LOL I think Jer's opinion is good enough! I personally wouldn't touch that truck,because it might need an engine and a transmission,which is a tremendous risk for you to be taking.

Well, my post count is low so I must be in the dark about mechanics, right? :wink:

I can tell you that it will at least need a transmission in the not too distant future. I can't say that the engine is going to let loose, that wouldn't be fair as I didn't find anything that led me to believe that but I also found no receipts to prove the work that was claimed to have been done.

 

[dgoodhue]

No, the straps were cut. As far as the 'forged rods and pistons' I can say I've got a $10k built engine, where's me receipts?? I know what the TC lockup switch is... he doesn't and that was the point. If he's been driving it around with the 'fuel saving switch' turned on, do you think that might lend to the tranny not shifting firm? I would say yes. I'm not doubting your wrenching ability but doubt you or anyone could make this truck right in a day.

The TC lockup would make for a tranny that lugged (low rpm) in gears while driving normally, I often to forget to turn off my lock up when coming back from a 1/4 mile

IMO, This truck is a gamble. It sounds like it needs someone to tune it properly. I personally stay away from vehicle like this, because what if the owner who installed the ECM was sloppy with aftermarket parts. The truck has a bunch of KB parts I wonder if was a KB catalog truck, If it is the motor probably blew with the KaBoom chip). Anyways it sounds like it has a bunch of slapped on mods and will need some work going through, its probably not for a syty novice.

 

[Jer]

My long term plans were to fix it to show quality. It has the body and color I want, I don't even have to remove the roof rack.

Immediate plans were to garage it and tune it to smooth out the idle. After that it will be cleaned up replace what needs replacing slowly but surely.

It's never going to be a daily drive so I am not worried about things like mileage etc. The only thing that really concerns me is if I am going to have to replace the motor or transmission or if the turbo doesn't spool, etc. Something costly.

Sure the small things add up, but I am expecting to have wrench on it.

Other than the obvious retarded idea of welding the wastegate (unless there was an external hidden somewhere) ther turbo had no play in the shaft and spun freely. No worries on the turbo (as long as there's an external WG somewhere).

 

[93ty475]

Anyways it sounds like it has a bunch of slapped on mods and will need some work going through, its probably not for a syty novice.

agreed...i wouldn't pay money for it but i'd trade my turbo buick for it in a heartbeat....and my buick runs and shifts perfectly...i still think that ty would make a great truck...the average person might be screwed if they bought it, but i know i could fix it...i love challenges...they don't scare me...i have two good spare trannys and a good spare 4.3 motor and who know what the hell else laying around...the average person wouldn't have touched either of my trucks when i bought them, but i'm not your average person either...

jer,

seems like it will upset you if someone buys this truck...let them learn on there own and lets give the current owner of it a break instead of bashing the hell out of his truck...the truck has alot of potential, its just not for everyone...

 

[Jimmy]

Well the truck is out of Illinois,here's the info from Sportmachines,including the previuos owners email addy.


http://sportmachines.com/members/truckind.php?truckid=247

Did a lil digging and this is what I came up with

Sorry to all for putting this on the list--

I need to sell my 93 TY, 37k miles with many mods including Brodix heads,
roller rockers, A/A intercooler, bigger turbo, Jet Hot coated headers, 40#
injectors, FPR, Accel DFI, and much more. If interested Email me
MrElmTow@aol.com or call me in the evenings at 630-832-8292.

Once again sorry to put on the list but I need to selll my truck as soon as
possible!

Mike

 

[Junior1]

Don't think he's bashing anything or anyone Serv - Its just that the reason the thread was started was asking if anyone had some info regarding the truck. Jer posted his findings, since he already looked at it to help out and gave his opinion and then they were dismissed. Why ask if your mind is made up. I can see why Jer would be upset. I would too.

Key point to remember in all this: If you don't like the answer you get, don't bother asking the question :roll:

 

[Baja Resident]

I wouldn't say they were dismissed, not at all. Maybe some opinions were challenged, and some more information was requested, but all the imformation I have so far received has been excellent and I thank everyone.

Please keep them coming

 

[93ty475]

Don't think he's bashing anything or anyone Serv - Its just that the reason the thread was started was asking if anyone had some info regarding the truck. Jer posted his findings, since he already looked at it to help out and gave his opinion and then they were dismissed. Why ask if your mind is made up. I can see why Jer would be upset. I would too.

Key point to remember in all this: If you don't like the answer you get, don't bother asking the question :roll:

i just didn't think it was an unbiased review of the truck....he said at first "where should i start...lets start with the bad"...i read through the entire review anticipating the "good" aspects of the truck...didn't find any....that could be an indication of jer not getting his way with the owner...maybe not...just a thought.....i mean really, the truck has brodix heads, A2A intercooler, bigger turbo, Jet Hot coated headers, Accel DFI, built motor, 8Xk miles....why didn't he mention that? i would have....and i see certain value in that stuff...it all costs money and alot of people here (including myself) have forked out cash at one time or another for "mods"... i really believe baja resident should find an experienced syty'er to take a serious look at this truck and post an unbiased review...post all the good and all the bad...not just the bad....

 

[rainmaker]

Well the truck is out of Illinois,here's the info from Sportmachines,including the previuos owners email addy.


http://sportmachines.com/members/truckind.php?truckid=247

Did a lil digging and this is what I came up with

Sorry to all for putting this on the list--

I need to sell my 93 TY, 37k miles with many mods including Brodix heads,
roller rockers, A/A intercooler, bigger turbo, Jet Hot coated headers, 40#
injectors, FPR, Accel DFI, and much more. If interested Email me
MrElmTow@aol.com or call me in the evenings at 630-832-8292.

Once again sorry to put on the list but I need to selll my truck as soon as
possible!

Mike

HOLY SH!T!! I used to work with that guy. He was my introduction to SYTY's. In fact I was going to buy that truck from him back when it was nice. When he owned it, it was immaculate and fast. But from the sounds of it that was a LOOOOONNNGGG time ago. I wouldn't go near it now with Brian Green's toolbox. It doesn't take much to make a fast car into a turd. Lack of knowledge and poor maintenance works twice as hard against you when you're modded. The parts are nice, but when they've been beat to hell why would you want em? Like everyone else is saying offer him around 8K and plan on a LOT of work....

 

[93ty475]

i'll still offer my buick .... :lol: and no money down...

 

[Syclone#1992]

Same holds true anytime when buying a SyTy, expect to throw money at it. It is a crapshoot, and some require more money than others.

This truck is really risky and may require a lot of work, you don't know until you start tuning and messing with it, how much it requires. Yeah, it is a little bit high price wise, but most owners are willing to work with you if you are really interested. It seems as though all the go fast mods are there, and if you have a good SyTy support group in your area that would help you out tremendously. I have never worked with a stand alone fuel management, but I hear it is the way to go, once you learn how to use it properly.

I personally have not looked at the truck, I was just trying to put some positive in what seemed to be a very negative post about.

 

[Jer]

Don't think he's bashing anything or anyone Serv - Its just that the reason the thread was started was asking if anyone had some info regarding the truck. Jer posted his findings, since he already looked at it to help out and gave his opinion and then they were dismissed. Why ask if your mind is made up. I can see why Jer would be upset. I would too.

Key point to remember in all this: If you don't like the answer you get, don't bother asking the question :roll:

Hit the nail on the head with that one.

 

[Jer]

Don't think he's bashing anything or anyone Serv - Its just that the reason the thread was started was asking if anyone had some info regarding the truck. Jer posted his findings, since he already looked at it to help out and gave his opinion and then they were dismissed. Why ask if your mind is made up. I can see why Jer would be upset. I would too.

Key point to remember in all this: If you don't like the answer you get, don't bother asking the question :roll:

i just didn't think it was an unbiased review of the truck....he said at first "where should i start...lets start with the bad"...i read through the entire review anticipating the "good" aspects of the truck...didn't find any....that could be an indication of jer not getting his way with the owner...maybe not...just a thought.....i mean really, the truck has brodix heads, A2A intercooler, bigger turbo, Jet Hot coated headers, Accel DFI, built motor, 8Xk miles....why didn't he mention that? i would have....and i see certain value in that stuff...it all costs money and alot of people here (including myself) have forked out cash at one time or another for "mods"... i really believe baja resident should find an experienced syty'er to take a serious look at this truck and post an unbiased review...post all the good and all the bad...not just the bad....

I guess I made the mistake of assuming he could read for himself those parts since they were listed in the auction. I had planned to list the positive in the truck and aside from the list of parts that anyone with a 6th grade reading comprehension can read, I came up with nothing. I really couldn't think of anywhere where it excelled over other Typhoons that I have seen and or driven. That's why all I posted was the negative. As far as being biased.. hell yeah I'm biased. I walked on it because it wasn't worth the money after having seen it because it was not worth the asking price or the negotiated price (I wasn't even shot down with a lower price, I just realized in person that it wasn't worth it) and don't want to see anyone else get all excited the way I did only to be let down or buy it sight unseen and get hosed, IMO. I was just as excited as he is now if not more. Trust me when I say that it's just not worth it. If he were to come down at least a couple thousand then you might have something.

As far as not liking the guy, the opposite couldn't be more true. The guy was very nice and polite and seemed to be a great person. That doesn't make the truck any more valuable though.