2000 5spd Trooper "Brawn"
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2000 5spd Trooper "Brawn"
by superman27344 » Sun Nov 20, 2016 9:43 pm
I picked up this 2000 5spd Trooper with only 127k miles on it for $2500 a couple of days ago. I absolutely love it. This is gonna be my new daily driver so not much of a plan for building it up, just a few minor things to come to improve it and personlize it a little. These are the pics after I washed it.
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Re: 2000 5spd Trooper "Brawn"
by superman27344 » Sun Nov 20, 2016 9:48 pm
Here is how it looks now after putting my 15" flakes on it from my first gen.
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Re: 2000 5spd Trooper "Brawn"
by humming » Sun Nov 20, 2016 11:43 pm
very nice, welcome to the zoo!
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Re: 2000 5spd Trooper "Brawn"
by paulevans76 » Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:56 am
Nice rig. I bet it's an interesting experience to push the go pedal and have something actually happen! 
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3.4 V6 - Holley TBI, CompCams 252H, 1.6:1 roller rockers, +1mm DOHC pistons, MSD ignition, custom tune, "Ed Mc Special" 2.5" exhaust
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The White Whale - a temporary daily driver 1991 Trooper - 2.8 V6, MUA5 - stocker resto (sold)
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3.4 V6 - Holley TBI, CompCams 252H, 1.6:1 roller rockers, +1mm DOHC pistons, MSD ignition, custom tune, "Ed Mc Special" 2.5" exhaust
MUA5 w/ 3.07's & fixed yoke
SAS - Waggy F D44 - 5.38's, RCV's, OX locker; Rodeo R 44 - Detroit, truss
Front Y-link radius arms, coils; Rear SOA, OME leaves, anti-wrap bar
35x12.50/17 General Grabber X3's on 17x9 Interco Birddogs
Warn XD9000 w/ synthetic rope, rear swing out tire carrier
1.5" body lift and fuel tank lift
The White Whale - a temporary daily driver 1991 Trooper - 2.8 V6, MUA5 - stocker resto (sold)
1994 Samurai - 1.3 FI - topless mini wheeler in the works
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Re: 2000 5spd Trooper "Brawn"
by superman27344 » Mon Nov 21, 2016 10:00 am
paulevans76 wrote:Nice rig. I bet it's an interesting experience to push the go pedal and have something actually happen!
Oh yeah. I had heard that the 3.5 with a 5spd was a beast, but it was shocking just how much of one it is.
The next step is to put a set of manual locking hubs on it so I can get rid of the drive flanges and reduce the wear and tear on my cv joints.
Lou
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Re: 2000 5spd Trooper "Brawn"
by trooper4kids » Mon Nov 21, 2016 10:44 pm
Looks like you did well for yourself! Should be lots of good miles left in it!
1995 Trooper - first Troop long time ago, sold when 3rd child arrived
1994 Trooper - SOHC, 5 Spd, oldest child's first car
1993 Trooper RS -my DD, DOHC, 5 Spd, bought after driving first kid's rig, realized how much I used to like first Troop!
1998 Trooper - 3.5L oil burner, 5 Spd, 2nd child's car
1999 Trooper - 3.5L needs attention, 5 Spd, 15 YO son's future driver
1993 Trooper RS - DOHC, 5 Spd/blown clutch, significant body damage, not sure whether to modify or strip and crush
1994 Trooper - SOHC, 5 Spd, oldest child's first car
1993 Trooper RS -my DD, DOHC, 5 Spd, bought after driving first kid's rig, realized how much I used to like first Troop!
1998 Trooper - 3.5L oil burner, 5 Spd, 2nd child's car
1999 Trooper - 3.5L needs attention, 5 Spd, 15 YO son's future driver
1993 Trooper RS - DOHC, 5 Spd/blown clutch, significant body damage, not sure whether to modify or strip and crush
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Re: 2000 5spd Trooper "Brawn"
by superman27344 » Fri Nov 25, 2016 5:31 pm
Today I said good bye to the drive flanges and hello to a clean set of manual locking hubs.
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Re: 2000 5spd Trooper "Brawn"
by superman27344 » Tue Nov 29, 2016 10:47 am
The air filter I ordered came in last night so I put it in. Its one of those "K&N-Like" filters that can be cleaned and recharged using the same kit that a real K&N filter does but its about $30 cheaper than the K&N. In case anyone wants to get one as well, the part number is Spectre HPR7417. Here is the link to it on their site as well http://www.spectreperformance.com/searc ... od=HPR7417.
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Re: 2000 5spd Trooper "Brawn"
by Bizmarkie » Tue Nov 29, 2016 9:41 pm
Loser....
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Re: 2000 5spd Trooper "Brawn"
by wmorrisiii » Tue Nov 29, 2016 10:50 pm
Okay Lou, congrats on a nice looking, dependable Trooper. No Aerostar console, hood louvres, Toyota boot, Land Rover bumper, or Barbie sticker though. Let me know when you get tired of all this comfort and reliability so we can get you back in an exciting, adventure packed, uncomfortable first gen... 
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and keep making excuses for you until you come to your senses...
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Re: 2000 5spd Trooper "Brawn"
by superman27344 » Tue Nov 29, 2016 10:54 pm
I am never going back, never!
Lou
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Re: 2000 5spd Trooper "Brawn"
by superman27344 » Mon Jan 16, 2017 8:51 pm
Had some snow here last week and finally got around to washing the salt and road grime off of it yesterday.
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Re: 2000 5spd Trooper "Brawn"
by Ed Mc. » Mon Jan 16, 2017 9:46 pm
Congrats on finding a 5-speed! They are just about as rare as hen's teeth!
How's the oil consumption? These 3.5's have a horrible reputation for that, but maybe you found a good one.
Use of a quality synthetic oil such as Mobil 1 5W-30 Hi Miles will help keep the engine's innards clean.
I bet it pulls even harder without the entire front drivetrain dragging it down!
What'd these have, about 215hp or so? Should be pretty snappy.
It might even beat my 3.4 LS in a race!
Cheers.........ed
How's the oil consumption? These 3.5's have a horrible reputation for that, but maybe you found a good one.
Use of a quality synthetic oil such as Mobil 1 5W-30 Hi Miles will help keep the engine's innards clean.
I bet it pulls even harder without the entire front drivetrain dragging it down!
What'd these have, about 215hp or so? Should be pretty snappy.
It might even beat my 3.4 LS in a race!
Cheers.........ed
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Keep On Troopin' !
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Re: 2000 5spd Trooper "Brawn"
by superman27344 » Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:03 am
Since its a daily, not really a whole lot of upgrades going into it but I finally got tired of the old radio that was in it that had a faulty volume button. Last night once the sun when down I installed my Amazon Prime special Pioneer head unit. I feel super high cotton now, it has a remote, lol.
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Re: 2000 5spd Trooper "Brawn"
by superman27344 » Sun Sep 09, 2018 3:36 pm
I had to replace the fuel pump today, I am happy with how it turned out. The strips I used as studs are scrap pieces of extruded aluminum I had laying around in my stash of scrap metal.
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Re: 2000 5spd Trooper "Brawn"
by riggler » Mon Sep 10, 2018 12:46 am
Nice pump installation, if I ever have to do it again Im going to copy that !
What kind of fuel economy are you seeing with the manual, and how many miles do you have on it , may I ask ?
What kind of fuel economy are you seeing with the manual, and how many miles do you have on it , may I ask ?
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